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People and Places (World of Wonder)

Written by Gerard Chesire
Who were the first people and how did they live? When did they invent farming, tools, cities? Who...
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Nature Attacks! (I Survived True Stories)

Written by Lauren Tarshis
Gripping true stories of real kids who have survived horrifying disasters from the author of The New...
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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability (Engineering in Action)

Written by Robert Snedden
Human activities have a huge impact on the Earth. Environmental engineers apply traditional...
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Off the Map: The Journals of Lewis & Clark

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
The journals of Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition have been condensed into a flowing account using...
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
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Extreme Science Careers (A True Book™)

Written by Ann O. Squire

Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far...

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My Librarian is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World

Written by Margriet Ruurs
In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. In many countries, books are delivered in unusual ways.
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Queen of the Track

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
When Alice Coachman was a girl, most white people wouldn't even shake her hand. Yet when the King of...
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Ecology: The Study of Ecosystems (A True Book™—Earth Science)

Written by Susan H. Gray
Whether you're interested in weather, oceans, or even the prehistoric world, earth science covers it...
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Oceanography: The Study of Oceans (A True Book™—Earth Science)

Written by Susan H. Gray

Discover how the ocean changes as it goes deeper, how deep sea animals survive in harsh environments...

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If I Ran for President

Written by Catherine Stier and Illustrated by Lynne Avril
If you ran for president, you would have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's...
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Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share

Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang

A simple story of our planet's natural resources with jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor author...

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Reptiles (Scholastic True or False)

Written by Melvin & Gilda Berger
This science series, perfect for second and third graders, poses an interesting question on one page...
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Yellowstone National Park (A True Book™—National Parks)

Written by David Petersen
Describes the history, geographic features, plant and animal life, and sights of Yellowstone...
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You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

Written by Jean Fritz
"If only you'd been a boy," said Lizzie Cady's father when she won a prize for Latin. But Lizzie...
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Written by Eleanor Coerr and Illustrated by Ronald Himler

The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start...

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Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia

Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Winter
A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this...
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How to Be an Engineer

Written by Carol Vorderman
Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a...
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Who Would Win?: Ultimate Bug Rumble

Written by Jerry Pallotta
Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and...
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Albert Einstein (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Libby Romero
The life of this science superstar, his legacy, and the challenges he faced are all detailed in this...
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Big Papi David Ortiz

Written by Joe Bubar
A bilingual biography of the Dominican slugger whose spirit and home runs propelled the Red Sox to...
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Space (Visual Explorers)

Written by Paul Calver & Toby Reynolds
What is Space? This is the question that will be explored in this exciting book. Planets, asteroids...
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DC Comics Backstories: Princess Leia Bio

Written by Calliope Glass
Who is Princess Leia? How did a princess become a rebel leader? And what happened to her after the...
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History Busters: The Truth (and Myths) About the Human Body

Written by L. A. Peacock

True or false? Your skull is one solid bone. All your teeth are shaped the same. Your smallest...

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