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Neon Words: 10 Brilliant Ways to Light Up Your Writing

Written by Marge Pellegrino and Illustrated by Kay Sather

By using the tools and activities here, you'll connect the word-organizing part of your brain with...

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The Ojibwe (Native American Nations)

Written by Betty Marcks

The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout...

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The Sioux (Native American Nations)

Written by Ona Knoxsah

The Sioux are a confederacy of Native American tribes that speak three different dialects: Lakota...

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The Shawnee (Native American Nations)

Written by Liz Sonneborn

The Shawnee once lived across the eastern United States. They thrived as a fierce group of warriors...

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The Navajo (Native American Nations)

Written by Ona Knoxsah

The Navajo Nation is one of the largest Native American tribes. Today, their lands make up over 27...

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The Hopi (Native American Nations)

Written by Liz Sonneborn

Living in the Four Corners region of the Southwest, the Hopi are a Native American nation who still...

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The Cherokee (Native American Nations)

Written by Ona Knoxsah

The Cherokee people are Native Americans that once lived in and around the Appalachian Mountains...

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The Blackfeet (Native American Nations)

Written by Ona Knoxsah

The Blackfeet Nation is one of the largest Native American nations. They have lived in the Rocky...

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Medical Robots (World of Robots)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

No surgeon can boast the steady hands of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting...

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Ostriches (S20)

Written by Rachel Poliquin

This third installment in the hilarious and highly-illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide...

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Amber and Clay

Written by Laura Amy Schlitz

Welcome to ancient Greece, as only genius storyteller Laura Amy Schlitz can conjure it. In a warlike...

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Ching Shih

Written by Christina Leaf
Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment—or else...
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Ghost Ships

Written by Paige V. Polinsky
A flaming ship appears on the horizon. It sails closer and closer to land, when suddenly, it...
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Sporting Dogs

Written by Emily Rose Oachs
A ball flies into the lake. A golden retriever jumps in! This popular pup was bred to bring back...
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Animation

Written by Sara Green

Some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters are animated movies! From hand-drawn animation to computer...

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Invulnerability

Written by Blake Hoena
Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger. But could...
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Investigate Light: Bouncing Light

Written by Janine Scott
Investigate Light: Bouncing Light covers these essential questions: What happens when light bounces...
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Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

Written by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence
When Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a rogue herd of elephants in his reserve in South Africa...
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Volcanologists (Cool Careers in Science)

Written by Kathleen Manatt
The eruption of volcanoes are one of the most awesome and destructive natural events. Scientists...
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Walking Catfish (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan H Gray
The Walking Catfish have upset the balance of the ecosystems and hurt local economies.
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What Is Money? (Real World Math: Personal Finance)

Written by Cecilia Minden
People use money to pay for the things they want and need. But what exactly is money? Where does it...
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Whooping Crane (Road to Recovery)

Written by Susan H Gray
The whooping crane is a unique bird found only in North America and known for its whooping call and...
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Zebra Mussel (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Zebra Mussels are known for their striped shells and clingy habits. These natives of Europe and Asia...
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Skateboarding (Healthy for Life)

Written by Jim Fitzpatrick

You want intense? How about rocketing into the air off a vert ramp and sticking the landing in front...

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