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"Did you know that there are some famous animal astronauts? Or that bread is banned in space? Space may be a very serious place, but it's full of some really silly science! Learn about the totally silly science behind space. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
2) Are you big?
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
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English
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"When celebrated writer Alma Cruz inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, she turns iut into a place to bury her untold stories--literally. She creates a graveyard for manuscript drafts and revisions and the characters whose lives she tried but failed to bring to life and who still haunt her. Alma wants her characters to rest in peace, but they have other ideas, and the cemetery becomes a nysterious sanctuary for their true narratives."--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their closest companions: their dogs! Told from the point of view of Rusty the terrier, this lively, illustrated book gives kids a front-seat view to the everyday lives of dogs, sharing lessons and growing children into the best pet owners they can be"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Orca think volume 13
Language
English
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the art and science of memory, and what it can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in."--
6) Planes
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Publisher
HarperFestival
Pub. Date
1986.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 13 cm
Language
English
Description
Brief text and illustrations present a variety of airplanes and what they do.
7) Funny food
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English
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"From potatoes on airplanes to spicy smoke alarms, food isn't just about eating a tasty meal. It's full of silly science, too! Learn about the totally silly science of some funny food. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
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English
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"From koalas at crime scenes to lizards that run on water, there are some very silly animals in our world. The science around them is silly, too. Learn about the totally silly science behind some absurd animals. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
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"This visually stunning portrait of Black photographer Roy DeCarava, a child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, takes readers through 1940s Harlem where beauty is everywhere as he immortalizes and documents the lives of ordinary Black people. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."--
10) Bizarre bodies
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English
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"Some people can hold their breath for a really long time. Other people suddenly gain superstrength when facing extreme circumstances. Our bodies can do some very silly things. Learn about the totally silly science inside some bizarre bodies. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
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English
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" "You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time ... That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In a beautiful prose telling, the story of a groundbreaking civil rights leader, John Lewis. John Lewis left a cotton farm in Alabama to join the fight for civil rights. He was only a teenager. He soon became a leader of a moment that changed a nation. Walking at the side of his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Lewis was led by his belief in peaceful action and voting rights. Today and always his work and legacy will live on"--
15) Islas Galápagos
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
Español
Description
"Viaja a las Galápagos y disfruta de sus extraordinarios tesoros naturales. Descubre cómo se formaron las islas a partir de volcanes submarinos y cómo la vida llegó a sus costas. Admira plantas y animales únicos que no se encuentran en ningún otro lugar de la Tierra, desde las famosas tortugas gigantes hasta los pequeños pinzones que inspriaron la teoría de la evolución de Darwin."--
16) Forest
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Language
English
Description
"A simple introduction to the beauty and life within forests, encouraging young readers to connect with nature"--
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Series
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English
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"Engineering can be tasty! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes baking fun. Follow along with four edible engineering recipes. Then, learn how engineers design and build just like you!"--
18) Nature spy guide
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English
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"What can you find in nature? Use all five senses to explore the outdoors. This guide is full of tips and activities to encourage close observation and foster connection with nature!"--
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English
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"Let's get a little silly! Fun, hands-on projects bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes exploring fun. Follow along with five silly science experiments. Then, learn how scientists everywhere are learning just like you!"--
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Series
Publisher
Cottage Door Press, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
Español
Description
Welcome to the amazing world of animal noses! Our noses come in all shapes and sizes. Some are long, some are small, and some don't look like noses at all! Explore the noses in nature and all of the interesting creatures who have them! Each wildlife scene will engage your little one with a pair of lift-a-flaps with peek-a-boo surprises. Talk about all kinds of animal noses from bottlenose dolphins to elephants while learning about their fascinating...
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