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Growing New Plants

Written by Terry Johnson
Some plants in your garden grow every year. Other plants grow all summer but do not return in the...
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Healing Plants

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Have you ever put aloe on sunburn? Many plants are used to help heal ailments in humans. Using hands...
2nd - 5th
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Hearing

Written by Susan H Gray
Describes the functions of the inner ear and the history of otology research and treatment...
4th - 8th
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Hiking

Written by John McKinney
Whether it's a leisurely stroll through a national park or forest preserve, hiking can be a great...
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Hydroelectric Energy

Written by Tamra Orr
Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of hydroelectric...
4th - 8th
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Karner Blue Butterfly

Written by Susan H Gray
With fascinating information and facts, alongside beautiful pictures, students will learn about the...
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Key Deer

Written by Susan H Gray
The graceful, little key deer lives in the Florida Keys. Readers will learn more about these deer...
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Mongolian Wild Horse

Written by Susan H Gray
The Mongolian wild horse was once considered extinct in the wild and only a few existed in zoos...
4th - 8th
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Motorcycles (Innovation in Transportation)

Written by Vicky Franchino
Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest...
4th - 8th
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Mountain Biking

Written by Michael Teitelbaum
Mountain biking can be a fun and intense activity that pushes you to the limits. Readers will learn...
4th - 8th
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Mountain Gorilla

Written by Barbara A Somervill
The mountain gorillas of Central Africa are a critically endangered species because of poaching...
4th - 8th
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Nuclear Energy

Written by Kathleen G Manatt
Nuclear energy, with the potential to provide vast amounts of power, is a controversial topic. The...
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American Alligator

Written by Susan H Gray
Readers are introduced the habitat and lifestyle of the American Alligator and learn how the...
4th - 8th
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American Bison

Written by Barbara A Somervill
The American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is...
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American Mink

Written by Susan H Gray
American mink have beautiful, thick, glossy fur. At one time, many were exported to other countries...
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Artificial Limbs

Written by Susan H Gray
Everyday doctors perform artificial limb replacements that were unheard of only a few years ago...
4th - 8th
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Asian Carp

Written by Barbara A Somervill
Asian carp have big appetites and can leap out of the water when startled. They were brought to the...
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Athletic Shoes

Written by Dana Mechen Rau
Which athletic shoe is right for you? Readers will learn about the materials that go into athletic...
4th - 8th
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Bald Eagle (Road to Recovery)

Written by Susan H Gray

The bald eagle is known to people around the world as a symbol of the United States. In the early...

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Baseball

Written by Michael Teitelbaum
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
4th - 8th
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Basketball

Written by Ellen Labrecque
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
4th - 8th
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Bicycles (Global Products)

Written by Robert Green

It may be hard to believe in a world full of automobiles, but bicycles are still a favorite means of...

4th - 8th
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Brown Treesnake

Written by Barbara A Somervill
Discover how brown tree snakes arrived in Guam about 60 years ago, the problems they cause for the...
4th - 8th
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Bullfrog

Written by Susan H Gray
Bullfrogs are big eaters, consuming almost anything that fits in their mouths. Meals include birds...
4th - 8th

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