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Earth

Ruth Owen · Windmill Books

Earth is our home, but we are always discovering new and exciting facts about it and its place in the universe. Readers will learn how our planet was formed and how it has changed across the millennia. They will gain an understanding of just how it fits into our solar system.
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Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Cook & Eat

Sarah Machajewski · Rosen Publishing
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

Young people who love to cook for friends and family and explore new ingredients and flavors in the kitchen may find that a career in the food industry is the perfect fit. The author presents a variety of exciting careers in which one can cook or eat for a living: cook, personal chef, caterer,...
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African American Explorers & Adventurers

Joanne Randolph · Enslow Pub Inc
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

This item is Non-Returnable.
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Probes to the planets.

Steve Parker · Smart Apple Media
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena...
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The Man Who Invented the Laser: The Genius of Theodore H. Maiman

Edwin Brit Wyckoff · Enslow Elementary
Format: Book

Maiman was a graduate of the University of Colorado, which awarded him a B.S. in engineering physics in 1949. Later, he received his Ph.D. in physics in 1955 from Stanford University and began work at the Hughes Research Laboratory HRL. There he concentrated on creating a device capable...
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Christmas

Joanna Ponto · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Every December millions of people all over the world wait for the twenty-fifth day of the month. They are looking forward to Christmas, one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. This heavily illustrated volume explores the holidays rich history, as well as various ways it is celebrated...
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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

Lauren Tarshis · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Since the opening of Glacier National Park in 1910, there were no reported fatal bear attacks until one summer night in 1967, when two grizzlies attacked campers and killed two young women. Inspired by the dramatic and tragic story of that night, and how it eventually influenced the fate...
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Many More of Janice Vancleave's Wild, Wacky, and Weird Astronomy Experiments

JANICE VANCLEAVE · Rosen Central
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding

In a series of fun and involving hands-on astronomy experiments, kids learn how the Sun's rays affect the visibility of Venus, determine the difference between local sun time and clock time, and observe and chart the phases of the Moon. They will also demonstrate why only one side of the Moon...
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Hockey

Greg Siemasz · Raintree
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Whether youre playing or watching, team sports dont get any faster or more exciting than hockey! Find out about the rules and history of the game, some of its most enduring stars, and what youll need to try it out!
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The Season of Styx Malone

Kekla Magoon · Wendy Lamb Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

This lively and diverse middle-grade story from the award-winning author of How It Went Down has the warmth of a modern-day The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963.Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene have the whole summer for adventures in the woods behind their house in Sutton, Indiana....
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

PAM POLLACK · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose...
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How Mexican Immigrants Made America Home

Ash Imery-Garcia · Rosen Central
Pages: 80
Format: Library Binding

As the demographics of the United States shift, Mexican American issues and values are gaining traction. Written by someone whose family immigrated to the United States after leaving Mexico, this book explores the generations of Mexican immigrants and their American descendants who struggled...
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Birnbaum's 2019 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide

BIRNBAUM GUIDES. · Disney Editions
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2019 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what's new:What's...
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Creating Party Favors

Dana Meachen Rau · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Have a party coming up? Use this book to create fun and unique crafts to give to your guests. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques,...
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