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Many people dream of being a millionaire, but Madam C. J. Walker actually became, one with her revolutionary hair care system. Readers will learn about Madam C. J. Walker's life and the discovery of her hair care products. Readers will make their own homemade bubble bath, too.
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Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....
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The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi...
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Everything in our solar system orbits the Sun. It is the center of our solar system, and affects everything in it. Robotic explorers have taught us a lot about the star at the center of our solar system. Readers will learn about the amazing missions, the dedicated scientists who plan them, and more far-out facts about the Sun.
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Ghost stories from Cheyenne, Wyoming have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of the Magic City of the Plains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Plains Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for the ghosts of cowboys at the town's Wrangler Store. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations,...
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In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, Landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities...
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Cratered Mercury is the smallest and fastest planet in the solar system. Temperatures there vary more than on any other planet. Readers will learn lots of far-out facts about the closest planet to the Sun. This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.
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Discover the truth about life on Mars in this level 2 reader!
Mars is a cold, desert planet with no water. But it wasn't always like this. Could there once have been living things there? Find out in this new level 2 reader all about life on Mars. Includes the most stunning and up-to-date photographs from NASA. Mary Kay Carson writes science news and educational materials for students and teachers. Mary Kay lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Earth has many satellites, but the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Spacecraft and astronauts have visited the Moon to learn more about it. From the Apollo missions to the most current robotic spacecraft, this book highlights our adventures in studying our neighbor in space.
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At a scorching 462 degrees Celsius, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, and poisonous clouds of gas surround it. Spacecraft from Earth have visited Venus. Readers will learn about the amazing missions and the scientists who plan them This book features a center spread with fast facts, perfect for report writing.