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"Read all about the magnificent mummies of ancient Egypt! Discover how and why mummies were made in this fascinating black-and-white chapter book about ancient Egypt. Explore pyramids, temples, and tombs, and find out the secrets of the art of embalming. You'll learn all about the ancient Egyptians themselves as well: their everyday lives, their belief in the gods, and their powerful pharaohs" --Provided by publisher.
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"From a Velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. Rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an Ankylosaurus to the long neck of a Brachiosaurus--discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts! Readers will also learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and why they aren't still around today"--Provided by publisher.
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"Be amazed by mind-boggling optical illusions, then create your own to astound your friends! Hands-on experiments, easy-to-understand explanations, and top tips for making optic art all combine to create an awe-inspiring collection of optical illusions. Make impossible shapes and structures, watch images change before your eyes, see why you can't always trust your sense of space--and learn the science behind these awesome shape shifters." --back...
4) Are you big?
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"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe. From an average-size kid...to a hot air balloon...to a storm cloud...to the M100 Galaxy, size is a matter of perspective. Bold text, expressive art, and real-world science come together in this original Mo Willems STEAM-based, early-learning concept book"--From publisher website.
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"It's Indigenous Peoples' Day Presentation Night at school. Twelve Native American kids from various tribes present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each ending with the refrain: We are still here! The award-winning duo behind We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga is back to show how Native Nations have faced challenges, fought for rights, and preserved. Author Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation,...
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"Discover and explore the U.S.A. in the fully updated seventh edition of this award-winning atlas, created especially for kids by the world-renowned National Geographic cartographers. Celebrate America’s grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps; more than 350 color images; 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics; and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population,...
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"As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart....From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of the upcoming The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected...
10) Summer supper
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Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," follows the creation of a family meal from the farm to the dinner table.
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"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with...
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"Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. Young artists will sketch inventive designs in the style of da Vinci and draw in a nature notebook like Audubon. To understand Rodin, they will create a clay carving, Picasso will inspire a fractured...
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"Zahra lives in a beautiful place where the desert reaches all the way to the sea and one hundred butterflies always fill the sky. When Baba and Mama tell her that their family is no longer welcome here and they must leave, Zahra wonders if she will ever feel at home again--and what about the people she will leave behind? But when she and her family arrive in a new desert, she's surprised to find magic all around her. Home might not be as far away...
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"At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth’s life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women’s army during World War II, her coronation, her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15 British...
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"This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with ecology. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today’s world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today....
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