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2) Going buggy!
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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"Fly into the astonishing life of bugs in this super fun and super gross book in a new nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about all the grossest things!"--
3) Hummingbirds
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24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Meet the small yet mighty hummingbird! This book introduces these birds to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing flying abilities. A folk tale explains how hummingbirds got their colorful feathers"--
4) Chichén Itzá
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24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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English
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"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Chichén Itzá while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...
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"Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star--he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years."--Amazon.com.
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46 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm.
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English
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"Show-How Guides: Gingerbread Houses is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing their gingerbread houses. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 8 essential designs and recipes. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn"--
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"In Manau National Park in Peru, an amazing fourteen different species of monkeys live together. That's more than in any other rainforest in the world! How can they coexist so well? Find out in this lyrical, rhyming picture book that explores each monkey's habits, diet, and home, illustrating how this delicate ecosystem and its creatures live together in harmony"--
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With a mix of South Asian influences, Pakistan is a country known for its Islamic art and architecture, popular religious celebrations, and rich foods. Learn about Pakistan's people, government, and fascinating history, from life under British rule to Pakistan's independence.
11) Stone soup
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English
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Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
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English
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The Reign of Terror against the Osage people was one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes. As the Wild West was dying, someone was killing members of the Osage nation who had gotten rich off the oil under their land. Investigators who tried to uncover the truth were disappearing, but still J. Edgar Hoover asked a former Texas Ranger to work with the Osage to unravel the mystery.
1920s Oklahoma. The richest people per capita in the world...
13) Minnesota
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English
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Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Minnesota.
15) Maine
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English
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maine, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
16) Delaware
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English
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Delaware.
17) Algeria
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English
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Introduces the geography, history, government, people, religion, arts, and foods of Algeria.
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of Algeria.
18) Living on Mars
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
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English
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How will astronauts survive the long journey to Mars? What will it take for humans to live on the freezing, dusty, airless planet? And what kinds of homes will people build? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about how to survive on Mars.
19) Kenya
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"Discover the people and places of Kenya."--From source other than the Library of Congress.
20) Pennsylvania
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English
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Describes the history, landscape, government, people, and special sights in Pennsylvania, providing many color photos as well as an almanac, a time line, details on famous Pennsylvanians, and a further reading list.
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