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How Do Chameleons Change Color?

Alonso Garcia - Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback

Everybody knows that chameleons change color, but how do they do it? This book illuminates the magic of life science in action. Readers will be amazed by surprising facts, impressed by stunning photographs, and empowered by manageable text. Meeting Next Generation Science Standards with...
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Over-The-Counter Drugs

Hilary W Poole - Mason Crest
Format: Print book

When you picture a drug user, what do you see? Frequently, people envision someone using heroin or some other illegal substance. But in fact, legal drugs are frequently abused and can be just as deadly. Whether its cough syrup or energy drinks, diet pills or inhalants, this book investigates...
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12 Healthy Habits for Life

Carol Hand - 12-Story Library
Format: Print book

Offers readers 12 healthy habits they can form for life, including finding fun ways to exercise and managing screen time. Full-color spreads give readers essential facts about each habit, its benefits, and how the reader can get started today.
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Race to the Sun

Rebecca Roanhorse - Rick Riordan Presents
Format: Hardcover

Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac,...
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The Culture and Recipes of Mexico

Tracey Kelly - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback

This inviting book is a need-to-know tour of the vibrant Latin American country of Mexico, explaining how its geography, natural resources, history, and cultural customs are revealed through its culinary traditions. Readers will want to skip the fast-food Mexican restaurants and dive into...
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Coding Basics

George Anthony Kulz - Focus Readers
Format: Hardcover

Explains the many ways code is used today, including key concepts such as robotics and coding careers. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.
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The Lazy Goth Method: How to Alienate Friends and Avoid People

Molly Mercier - Hermes Press
Format: Hardcover

Long ago in March of 2019, a gothic young woman had an idea. It was, perhaps, a lazy idea, but aren't all the best ones? After all, lazy is just another word for efficient. And thus, a comic idea was born...The Lazy Goth! The Lazy Goth explore
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Lacrosse

Cathleen Small - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding

Lacrosse is a sport that has been around for a long time. Originating with the Native American Indians, this sport is fast paced and men's leagues in particular can be very aggressive. Readers have fun learning the ins and outs of this sport, the culture behind it, and the strategies...
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Moose (True Books: Animals)

Ann O. Squire - Children's Press
Format: Library Binding

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True...
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Life With a Learning Disorder

James Bow - Momentum
Format: Library Binding

Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have learning disorders, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how counselors, therapy, and other treatments help people with learning disorders every day. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative...
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