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Meet a Baby Giraffe
Samantha S. Bell · Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Baby giraffes grow fast. Soon they are almost as tall as their mothers. Baby giraffes coats blend in with the African grasses. This keeps them safe from lions and leopards. How do baby giraffes grow and change? Read this book to find out! This... |
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The Sydney Opera House
Nicole Orr · Purple Toad Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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The story of how Australia's Sydney Opera House was built, and the people who made it happen. Learn how they did it and see what materials they used in this real life building journey that kids who love to build in Lego and Minecraft will be thrilled to read. |
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Taj Mahal
Karen Gibson · Purple Toad Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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The story of how the Taj Mahal was built, and the people who made it happen. Learn how they did it and see what materials they used in this real life building journey that kids who love to build in Lego and Minecraft will be thrilled to read. |
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Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist
Susan Wood · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Print book
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Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan s space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties... |
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Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth
Molly Bang · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book
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In this brightly illustrated narrative, readers will learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth and the sun's important role as water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice. From sea to sky, the sun both heats and cools water, ensuring that life can exist on Earth.... |
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My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis
Paul Meisel · Holiday House
Pages: 40
Format: Print book
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"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!" This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing insect: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around,... |
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Ants Rule: The Long and Short of It
Bob Barner · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book
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The ants need to plan the Blowout Bug Jamboree! But how can they build a thrilling carnival ride for the festival if they don't know how many bugs will come, or how big those bugs will be? This is a colorful and fun-filled introduction to nonstandard measurement, comparison, and organizing... |
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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers · Harper
Pages: 40
Format: Print book
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In this picture book biography, the late New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass.Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon.... |
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100 Things to Be When You Grow Up
Lisa Gerry · National Geographic Kids
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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Who says adults can't have fun? This book explores 100 of the coolest, wackiest, and most amazing jobs and careers out there, from astronaut to zookeeper, ice cream taster to game maker. Jam-packed with inspiration, hands-on projects, advice from National Geographic explorers, interviews... |
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Famous Fails!: Mighty Mistakes, Mega Mishaps, & How a Mess Can Lead to Success!
Crispin Boyer · National Geographic Partners
Pages: 128
Format: Print book
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This fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment -- there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features... |
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John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien
Caroline McAlister · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book
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A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien.John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and especially when life got hard or sad. After his mother... |
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Fault Lines & Tectonic Plates: Discover What Happens When the Earth's Crust Moves
Kathleen M Reilly · Nomad Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book
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The ground beneath your feet is solid, right? After all, how could we build houses and bridges if the land was moving all the time? Actually, the ground beneath us really is moving very slowly all the time! In Fault Lines and Tectonic Plates: Discover What Happens When the Earth's Crust... |
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13 Architects Children Should Know
Florian Heine · Prestel
Format: Hardcover
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This lively and engaging volume in Prestel's successful "Children Should Know" series opens a door into the fascinating world of architecture. Buildings of every shape and size, and from all corners of the world, populate this colorful and beautifully produced book that introduces... |
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Who Built That? Modern Houses: An Introduction to Modern Houses and Their Architects
Didier Cornille · Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardcover
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Who Built That? Modern Houses takes readers on a fun-filled tour through ten of the most important houses by the greatest architects of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Beginning with a brief biographical sketch of each architect, illustrator Didier Cornille uses a light touch... |
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Cat Tales: True Stories of Kindness and Companionship With Kitties
Aline Alexander Newman · Natl Geographic
Pages: 160
Format: Print book
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We humans love our cats and these surprising true stories will prove our cats love us back! This collection of tales of playfulness, friendship, heroism, and inspiration is sure to touch the soul, tickle the funny bone, and inspire animal lovers everywhere to be the best kitty caretakers... |
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Rhino in the House: The Story of Saving Samia
Daniel Kirk · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book
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From the award-winning author of the bestselling Library Mouse series comes a biographical picture book about the true story of rhino champion Anna Merz and the black rhinoceros Samia. With a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Lewa Downs Conservancy, this engaging story is perfect... |
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Out of the Box
Jemma Westing · Dk Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with, sit in, and wear.Supporting... |
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School of Dragons #2: Greatest Inventions
Nancy Castaldo · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 80
Format: Library Binding
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An all-new nonfiction series featuring DreamWorks Dragons! Hiccup, Toothless, and other exciting characters from DreamWorks Dragons help readers learn all about ancient and modern inventions--even some amazing inventions created by kids! Filled with full-color photos and lots of fun facts,... |
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The Skydiving Beavers: A True Tale
Susan Wood · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round... |
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