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When babies are born early, they often have trouble surviving. But special containers called incubators help babies grow by keeping them warm and protected.
At first, people in the medical world were skeptical about incubators. But some trailblazing doctors believed in the technology—and put it on display across Europe and the United States. "Incubator exhibits" showed the public how incubators saved lives. The controversial displays led people...
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Vaccines have been used to safely introduce people’s bodies to diseases for centuries, and they save millions of lives each year. By giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, a vaccine allows the body to develop antibodies which recognize and fight the disease later on.
Early vaccinations used dry scabs from smallpox to promote smallpox immunity. Doctors and scientists across nations took and improved the method, developing vaccines...
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With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Bluetick Coonhound. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Bluetick Coonhound breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these smart, tenacious tracking dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
6) Mastiffs
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At 200 pounds, mastiffs are the world's heaviest dogs. Centuries ago, they were bred as fighting dogs, but today these massive pups are gentle, lazy companions. Young readers will love learning about the history, character traits, trainability, and other facts surrounding these floppy-eared giants.
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Being a sensational survivor is just one of the things that make emperor penguins superstars! Did you know emperor penguins can hold their breath underwater for up to 22 minutes or that their feathers are waterproof? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about emperor penguins. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Fluffy and sturdy, Alaskan malamutes were born for life on the ice! Mals are one of the oldest dog breeds and started as sled dogs on long hunting trips with indigenous Alaskans. From the Gold Rush to Antarctica, they've been exploring the world ever since. Young dog lovers will delight in this fact-filled title on these fluffy, hardworking companions.
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Did you know Irish Wolfhounds stand 7 feet tall on their back legs? They are the tallest dogs in the world! Once ancient war dogs, these loving hounds now make affectionate family pets. Beginning readers will learn all about the long history of these gentle giants in this book featuring maps, traits, and other information on these four-legged giants.
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Being a powerful predator is just one of the things that make wolverines superstars! Did you know a wolverine's fur is waterproof or that they can run 30 miles per hour? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about wolverines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
12) Samoyeds
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With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Samoyed. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Samoyed breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these gentle, friendly working dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Being a brainy beast is just one of the things that make chimpanzees superstars! Did you know chimps make their own tool kits or that a chimp is as tall as an average woman? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about chimpanzees. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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Being a heavyweight champion is just one of the things that make rhinoceros beetles superstars! Did you know a rhino beetle can lift about 850 times its weight or that their shell is like an armor of protection? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about rhinoceros beetles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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A mini horse jumps over an obstacle. Later, it pulls its owner in a cart. These special talents make the mini horse a standout pet! With engaging text and fun photos, this title introduces readers to the ins and outs of keeping a mini horse as a pet. Special features such as a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist add even more information about mini horse care.
16) Basset Hounds
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A basset hound's floppy ears aren't just a cute feature! Basset hounds are skilled hunters because their low-hanging ears sweep scents up from the ground into their powerful noses. Beginning readers will learn this and so much more in this book about these awesome dogs!
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Once the favored royal companions of King Charles, Cavalier King Charles spaniels continue to charm everyone they meet! These sweet dogs love to pass the time cuddling with their human friends. Readers can snuggle up and learn about these playful companions in this beginning title.
Simple information text introduces key details of dogs. Visual features engage the reader and allow for comparing and contrasting. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning...
18) My Pet Mini Pig
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How big do mini pigs grow? What games do they like to play? These questions and more are answered in this fun title about mini pig pets. The book details all that readers need to know about mini pig care, from the pigs' personalities to the food they eat to how to keep them healthy. Special features include a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist.
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The Min-Min lights are mysterious orbs that float around the Australian Outback. Are they just a trick of light? Or are they something much more sinister? In this thrilling title, reluctant readers will explore this and other spine-tingling stories across Australia. Leveled text pair with atmospheric photos to draw readers in, and special features offer more detail about the origins of the tale, a similar story around the world, and a possible explanation....
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Is there an Earth twin hiding in the stars? Sara Seager is on a mission to find out! The astrophysicist is leading the quest to explore planets beyond our solar system. Early readers can discover more about Sara's life and scientific work in this engaging biography.
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