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Do you know what happened when a kid forgot his glass of soda with a stir stick in it outside on a freezing cold night? Popsicles were invented! And did you know ancient people loved to chew on gum, just like we do? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup, you'll be amazed how we got the food inventions...
3) Ghosts
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Do you believe in ghosts? Stories of apparitions have existed for centuries in cultures across the world. Young readers will find out more about the wide-ranging belief in ghosts and their appearances in this spooky title.
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Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young readers.
5) Area 51
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Is Area 51 a testing ground for new military aircraft, or a center for reverse engineering alien technology? The intense secrecy surrounding this Air Force base in southern Nevada has led to a wide range of speculations. Read more about the unusual phenomena surrounding Area 51 in this title for beginning readers.
6) UFOs
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a…flying saucer? Explanations of unidentified flying objects range from alien aircraft to balloons and everything in between. This informative title will make every young reader wonder: will we ever identify these objects?
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In Transportation Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected transportation through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today.
An infographic highlights a period in transportation and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Children can learn more about transportation using our safe search engine that provides...
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In Cooking Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected food preparation through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic highlights a period in cooking and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Children can learn more about cooking using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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In Toys Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected toys through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today.
An infographic highlights popular toys of different eras and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Children can learn more about toys using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Columbus And The Journey To The New World. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable...
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A tour through Montana's Glacier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Glaciers, Lake McDonald, and Going-to-the-Sun Road are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index. America's national parks preserve some of our country's...
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A tour through Florida's Everglades National Park, (complete with maps, legends, and detailed captions and factoids) introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. The Coe Visitor Center, various trails, and Miccosukee and Seminole influences are all discussed. America's national parks preserve some of our country's most unusual and beloved natural wonders. Our Visitor Guides give readers the opportunity to discover...
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Drink it. Spill it. Splash it. Water is wet. But water changes as it warms up and cools down. This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the three forms of water. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start thinking like scientists!
16) Discover Water
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Drink it. Spill it. Splash it. Water is wet. But water changes as it warms up and cools down. This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the three forms of water.
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Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Spanish Missions: Forever Changing The People Of The Old West. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles...
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Americans remember the Battle of the Little Bighorn as Custer's Last Stand. But the shocking defeat of U.S. forces in 1876 represents the last stand of the Lakota nation. The greatest American Indian victory ever would be one of their last. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
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Lakota chief Red Cloud gathered an army of warriors across three tribes in the Great Plains. In the late 1860s he led his forces to victory in the only successful American Indian war in the West against the United States. It resulted in a treaty to protect Lakota land and their way of life. But the U.S. government would break the treaty many times. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
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