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Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil Degrasse Tyson
Marne Ventura · Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director... |
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Summer Of The Monkeys
Wilson Rawls · Turtleback Books
Pages: 288
Format: School & Library Binding
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Fourteen-year-old Jay tries to recover a group of wily monkeys escaped from a circus train in the hopes the reward will buy him the gun and pony he has so long wanted |
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Randy Orton
Matt Scheff · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Book
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In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers... |
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Bareback Riding
John Hamilton · Abdo Publishing Company
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"This title introduces readers to bareback riding, a roughstock rodeo event. Readers will discover and the challenge of a full eight-second ride while learning the rules of competition, judging and scoring, such as marking out, spurring, and style for the rider, and powerful, high-kicking... |
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Building an Empire: The Louisiana Purchase
Linda Thompson · Rourke Educational Media
Pages: 48
Format: Print book
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With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the United States purchased approximately 828,000,000 square miles of territory from France, thereby doubling the size of the young republic. What was known as Louisiana Territory stretched from the Mississippi River in the east to the Rocky Mountains... |
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Courageous Circumnavigators: True Stories of Around-the-World Adventurers
Fiona Macdonald · Ignite
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
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This book tells the stories of those intrepid adventurers who have circled the globe, from the first voyage around the world led by Ferdinand Magellan to modern solo circumnavigators such as Ellen MacArthur and Steve Fossett. Find out about the courage and skill of circumnavigators, and whether... |
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The Muscles in Your Body
Bobi Martin · Rosen Education Service
Format: Print book
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There are over 600 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood flowing. In this volume, readers will learn about the different kinds of muscle and why muscles... |
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Law Enforcement
Taylor Rudow · Scobre Pr Corp
Format: Book
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Presents profiles of women who broke barriers in the fields of law enforcement and criminal justice by becoming policewomen, public prosecutors, and probation officers. |
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Rocks, minerals, and gems
Scholastic. · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 224
Format: Print book
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In "Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, " readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks... |
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National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!
Lucy Spelman · National Geographic Children's Books; 9.9.2012 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Hey, why is that funny-looking monkey on TV hanging upside down? Is that fuzzy, chubby guy in the back yard a woodchuck or a groundhog? Now you can find answers to these and hundreds more questions and curiosities right at your fingertips! Featuring 2,500 species and packed with stunning... |
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Stone Age Geometry: Circles
Gerry Bailey · Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Book
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Leo teaches his cat Pallas all about circles by applying his knowledge of geometry to their Stone Age world. Engaging illustrations and stories provide a fun introduction to math concepts, including tangents, ellipses, and more. Information boxes accompany each story to explore real applications... |
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The Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf
Aaron Blabey · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes... |
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Exploring Coral Reefs: A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Investigation
Anita Ganeri · NA-h
Format: Book
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Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the worlds most exciting habitats! This book looks at coral reefs around the world, taking in a multitude of algae, polyps, fish, and other marine life along the way. |
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Wrath of the Weather Wizard
Donald Lemke · Stone Arch Books; Lib/Psc edition
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On a hot summer day, the doors of IRON HEIGHTS PENITENTIARY open, and the WEATHER WIZARD walks out a free man. After years in prison, the super-villain takes a deep breath and looks to the heavens. Suddenly, a giant thundercloud erupts on the horizon! Across town, the FLASH streaks toward... |
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The Lemonade War
Jacqueline Davies · HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King. Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other... |
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