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Kingda Ka Roller Coaster

Vanessa Black · Jump!
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

In Kingda Ka Roller Coaster, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this breathtaking engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this record-breaking roller coaster.
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Pro Basketball's Underdogs: Players and Teams Who Shocked the Basketball World

Eric Braun · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales...
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The Simple Science of Dirt

Emily James · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Dirt is all around us. It is found on every continent on Earth. But what is it made of? What is its purpose? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience...
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The Pyramids of Giza

Enzo George · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

The Pyramids of Giza are 4,000-year-old tombs built for three Egyptian pharaohs. Though all have been looted over the years, they still hold many surprises and curiosities. And they reflect much about Egyptian culture at that time. This comprehensive volume covers the structures histories,...
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A Timeline of Military Robots and Drones

Tim Cooke · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The first drones only appeared in the 1960s, but now they are flown by every branch of the military. Learn how drone pilots can locate and destroy targets on the other side of the world, and discover how the remarkable rise of military robots will change warfare for ever.
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My First Bunny

JOAN STOLTMAN · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Bunnies are a great first pet! This book teaches young, first-time pet owners how to care for and bond with their new furry, hopping friend! It details in simple, clean text exactly what a young reader should do to help their bunny friend thrive in a new home, including information about...
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Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling

Paige V. Polinsky · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! Coloring & Doodling! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will decorate tennis shoes, design CD art, make reusable doodle tables, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions....
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Incredible Drone Competitions

Thomas K. Adamson · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

A buzzing vehicle zips through the air, diving, swooping, and looping around obstacles. Elsewhere, two other small aircraft dart through the air, each trying to knock the other to the ground. Welcome to the incredible world of competitive drones. Find out why these amazing vehicles are so popular...
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Humpback Whale Migration

GRACE HANSEN · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Readers will learn about the impressive migration of North Pacific humpback whales. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint...
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Great Wall of China

Vanessa Black · Jump!
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

In Great Wall of China, early fluent readers explore the mechanics behind this ancient engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this wondrous wall.
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Astonishing Robot Competitions

John R Baker · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

May the best 'bot win! From all-out battles to competitive sports and futuristic challenges, robot contests have never been more popular. Witness the incredible feats of power, speed, and endurance achieved by robots in the world's biggest robotic competitions.
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Hooray for Garbage Collectors!

Tessa Kenan · Lerner Publishing Group
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Who disposes of your garbage when your trash can is full? Garbage collectors are very important to keeping your community clean. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how garbage collectors serve their community. Age-appropriate critical...
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Bit by Bit: Projects for Your Odds and Ends

MARI BOLTE · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This is more than a book of craft projects--this is a book of inspiration! Instructions for finished projects print hand-in-hand with open-ended ideas that kids can use to make each craft fully customizable. With a focus on using up odds-and-ends, project uses easy-to-find supplies, and will...
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Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids

Karen Latchana Kenney · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient Egyptians construct them without the use of modern tools? Why were they built? Throughout the centuries,...
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Stress Less: How to Achieve Inner Calm and Relaxation

Aubre Andrus · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

It can be easy to get bogged down in stress. Luckily there are countless strategies to beat it. When you're feeling anxious or overloaded, the projects in this book can help. Calm down by following a guided meditation. Boost your mood with a healthy snack. Take a break from social media....
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