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1) Solar Energy
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English
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the power of solar energy.
2) Amphibians
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Presents general information about amphibians, looking at some of the various species, how they are classified, where they can be found, their life cycles, and some species that are threatened.
5) Magnets
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English
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the properties of magnetism.
7) Sound
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English
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Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of sound.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm
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English
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"A cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting multinational climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment. Illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and timelines"--Provided by publisher.
12) Planet Uranus
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
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English
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Introduces the planet Uranus, discusses its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system.
14) Michelle Obama
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
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English
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As the first African American first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had a big role to fill. Readers will follow Obamas journey from her childhood in Chicago to her work as a lawyer and her achievements in the White House. They will also learn how she helped with her husbands political career and helped him win presidential elections in 2008 and 2012.
15) Planet Venus
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky. Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.
16) Rosa Parks
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48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
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English
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Introduces Rosa Parks, who made history by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in 1950s Montgomery, Alabama.
17) Fish
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Presents general information about fish, including information about some of the species that make up the group, how they are classified, where they can be found, how some have adapted to their habitats, and their life cycles.
Introduces readers to fishes.
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Readers will discover what sets insects and spiders apart and learn how different species are suited for their many habitats around the world.
Presents information about insects and spiders, looking at some of the behavior of different species, how they are classified under the larger grouping of arthropods, the places where they live, their life cycles, and how they affect humans.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Describes experiments that can be performed using solar energy in order to learn about its properties, including how different colors absorb sunlight, if it cleans dirty water, and whether it can cook food.