Megan Cooley Peterson
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"Starting in 1692, many American colonists accused others of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts. It resulted in the deaths of several innocent people. Myths about the Salem Witch Trials have stuck around for hundreds of years. Were only women accused of witchcraft during the trials? Did the witch panic begin when two girls got food poisoning? Now it's up to you to separate the truths from the myths. Will you be able to guess them, or will you be...
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Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia.
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Think you know a lot about rain forest animals? Prepare to know even more about the crazy, cool animals that swing from the branches, swoop through the canopy, and creep along the dark forest floor. You'll be surprised how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of rain forest animal trivia.
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Think you know a lot about all things strange, mysterious, and disturbing? Get ready to learn even more! From the lost city of Atlantis to famous missing people to the possible existence of Bigfoot, get ready to learn all about the world's strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn't discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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In this book, early readers will learn how hurricanes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how warm and cold air interact over warm ocean waters to create hurricanes.
A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about hurricanes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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In August 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony's leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers? Explore the theories behind their disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries....
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In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how earthquakes happen.
A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about earthquakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Causes an Earthquake? also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...
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Think you know all about the chupacabra? Think again! This doglike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. What are chupacabras' favorite snack? Do the hairless beasts like snuggling with stuffed animals? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike.
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The haunting of the Bell family at their home in Tennessee started out harmless enough with knocking and scratching noises. But soon members of the family were scratched, kicked, and slapped by a spirit who identifies herself as a witch named Kate Batts. Centuries later, this legendary ghost story continues to haunt all who hear it.
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Think you know all there is to know about paranormal mysteries? Prepare to learn even more! From ghost ships to UFOs to haunted dolls, discover tantalizing trivia about mysteries that have haunted humanity for hundreds of years in this totally spooky book of paranormal trivia.
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In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how lightning forms and strikes.
A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lightning and thunderstorms online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why Does Lightning Strike? also features reading tips...
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Think you know all about Mothman? Think again! This winged cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. How fast can Mothman fly? Does the shadowy creature bring bad luck? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike.
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What was that strange light in the sky? No one knows! It's an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Many UFOs turn out to be airplanes or clouds. But some people say aliens visit Earth in UFOs. Could that be true? Researchers use cameras, magnetic field sensors, telescopes, radar, and other gear to find out. Get an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs.
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In this book, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how tornadoes form.
A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tornadoes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Does a Tornado Form? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents,...
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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn't true! Discover what's real and what's fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers, and other advanced gear to investigate. Get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life.