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Vision (Innovation in Medicine)

Written by Susan H Gray
From glasses to contacts to Lasik surgery there have been many advances developed to improve people...
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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...
4th - 8th
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Voting (Citizens & Their Governments)

Written by Fredrik Liljeblad
The foundation of democracy is the vote of the people. The history of voting in the United States...
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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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Watershed Conservation (Global Perspectives)

Written by Pam Rosenberg
What is a watershed? Why are watersheds important? What is it like to live where there is no clean...
4th - 8th
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What Is a Plant? (21st Century JR Library: Plants)

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Have you ever looked at a plant? They seem to come in many different shapes and sizes. But did you...
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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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Wild Boar (Animal Invaders)

Written by Barbara A Somervill and Susan H Gray
Centuries ago, explorers brought hogs to the Americas as a food source. Some of these boars made it...
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Wildlife Photographer (Cool Careers)

Written by Barbara A. Somervill
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the...
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Women's Rights (Global Perspectives)

Written by Judy Alter
Looks at the status of women and women's rights throughout the world.
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Working at a Bank (21st Century Junior Library: Careers)

Written by Katie Marsico
This title nicely draws readers into the text by imagining a child in line at the bank with a piggy...
1st - 5th
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Working at a Hospital (21st Century Junior Library: Careers)

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Working at a Hospital introduces young readers to many careers available at a hospital, from doctors...
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Working at a Park (21st Century Junior Library: Careers)

Written by Katie Marsico
Working at a Park introduces young readers to many careers available at a park. Colorful sidebars...
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Yo-Yo Ma (Life Skills Biographies)

Written by Annie Buckley
Yo-Yo Ma is a world-class cellist who has won numerous Grammy awards and is beloved by audiences...
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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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Electric Power Grid (Power Up!)

Written by Patricia Freeland Hynes
Describes how electricity is produced and delivered, why blackouts occur, and how to protect the...
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Pollution (Global Perspectives (Cherry Lake))

Written by Robert Green
What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution...
4th - 8th
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Public Health Microbiologist (Cool Careers in Science)

Written by Tamra Orr
Much of the battle against disease is fought by these scientists and their amazing equipment. This...
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Rights and Values (Citizens & Their Governments)

Written by Patricia Hynes
Our unalienable rights, and efforts to protect them, are a foundation of American government. Those...
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Robert L Johnson (Life Skills Biographies)

Written by Annie Buckley
Readers will be introduced to Robert L. Johnson. They'll find out how his charisma, determination...
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Roberto Clemente (Life Skills Biographies)

Written by Vicky Franchino
Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Readers will...
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Rock Climbing (Healthy for Life (Library))

Written by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
Rock climbing can be the fun and exhilarating, and the best part is that it is an activity that also...
4th - 8th
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Running (Healthy for Life)

Written by Ellen Labrecque

You don't need a lot of expensive equipment to start running. With a good pair of shoes and a desire...

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