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"Americans' large-scale movement west during the 1800s stemmed from several events. The discovery of gold in California, the Mormon migration west, the transcontinental railroad, and the search for farmland propelled many people in the East across the continent. This valuable volume highlights the major causes and effects of the push westward, highlighting important topics such as Native American displacement and the construction of the Erie Canal....
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Sometimes the hoatzin is called a stinkbird because it smells so bad. It also has claws on its wings and flies poorly because it's digestive system is too heavy. What an interesting bird! This book highlights cool animals that fly in the air, from hummingbirds to bats to many kinds of birds. Readers won't be able to stop turning pages to find out weird, gross, and awesome facts about each featured animal. And, they won't be able to stop themselves...
4) Arctic Ocean
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Arctic Ocean. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a graph showing...
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Atlantic Ocean. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a diagram...
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"Bumble bees are rather charming, buzzing from flower to flower with their furry black and yellow bodies. Depending on where you live, the bees you see might be escapees from a greenhouse or "bumble bee factory." They might even be descendants of stowaways on Viking ships. Thanks to humans, bumble bees are world travelers, spreading to countries that never hosted bumble bees before. For centuries these insects pollinated our crops. But are they pushing...
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"This book highlights several bird species with strange looks or behaviors. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades...
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Factual as well as whimsical, and humorously illustrated, this is the first English-language publication of answers--featuring facts, rhymes, and little stories and poems--given by one of Italy's most beloved children's authors to 80 children's questions about animals, nature, technology, and culture.
Factual as well as whimsical, and humorously illustrated, this is the first English-language publication of the answers given by one of Italy's greatest...
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"Chase Elliott has NASCAR glory in his blood. After all, his dad was a NASCAR champion too! Chase Elliott is at the top of his game, winning the 2022 regular season championship and continues to race for Hendrick Motorsports. In this book, Elliott supporters and new fans learn about his early life, how he got to NASCAR, and what the future holds for him. Full-color photographs complement the accessible main text and fact boxes highlight Elliott's...
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ThinkCities volume 4
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"A splash of paint, a place to sit, a popup park or playground bring life and a sense of fun to our cities. Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art and build community are healthier, happier, greener and cleaner. Journey around the world to discover how people have been dreaming up new ways to ensure their cities and neighbourhoods are creative, inclusive and environmentally sustainable. These placemaking ideas can...
11) Cryptocurrency
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"This book explores the topic of digital money, highlighting cryptocurrency's history, how it works, and its benefits and drawbacks"--
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Beep, whoosh, zoom, vroom! Race through the alphabet in this action-packed A to Z of things that go. From ambulances to diggers to yachts and zooming rockets, this bright and busy book is packed with all the vehicles that children love! Lots of machines and vehicles highlight the ABCs.
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"Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through detailed main text and vibrant photographs and illustrations. Readers are also invited to take a closer look at the ways ancient Romans applied technological knowledge in areas such as farming, transportation, and the military. Detailed...
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"The Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples developed highly advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas. Readers discover some of the many technological developments made by these groups as they expand their knowledge of both social studies and STEM concepts. Farming techniques, pyramid construction, and the creation of calendars are just some of the topics highlighted in the informative main text and sidebars that break down fun facts about the science,...
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"Imagine walking up to the towering rock formation in northeastern Wyoming called Devils Tower and planning to climb it. Would the name give you pause? The eerie place has been part of many Native American legends and remains a sacred spot to this day. In this book, readers find out how Devils Tower formed as a result of volcanic activity and how it became the first U.S. national monument! Fact boxes provide vocabulary and more historical context...
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Incredible tales of unlikely animal friendships make the perfect five-minute bedtime stories!
Joker the dog loves to dive in and swim with his dolphin buddies. Gerald, a shy giraffe, learned to make friends with help from his goat pal, Eddie. And Miwa-chan the monkey always gets piggyback rides from his friend Uribo-a wild pig! These are 12 incredible tales of unlikely animal friendships. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young readers will...
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Food chains and food webs are a crucial part of life on Earth. In this educational and informative book, readers will study how all organisms in an ecosystem are connected. Some are predator, some are prey, and others are just there to help decomposition. Written for struggling upper elementary readers, the main content highlights the most important points, as well as the essential vocabulary relating to food chains and webs
20) Foods from China
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"Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine"--Publisher's website.
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