Sue L Hamilton
61) Copperheads
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Learn all about copperhead snakes, including their body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their striking ability. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten. -- Adapted from publisher's summary.
62) Volcanoes
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Presents information about volcanoes, discussing what causes them and describing the destructive impact of some of the most famous volcanic eruptions of the past.
66) Tornadoes
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Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado.
67) Humanoid robots
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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of human-like automatons, some who perform dangerous work and others who execute finely detailed skills. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date...
69) Hawks
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of hawks. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these incredible hunters. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
71) Reptiles
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Presents information about some reptiles which make good pets.
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The special designs and challenges of fire and rescue aircraft, along with the unique skills of their pilots, are emphasized in full-color, dramatic photos. Readers fight fires in fixed-wing planes and specially designed helicopters carrying thousands of gallons of water or chemicals. They ride along on rescues that take on altitude, wind, snow, rain, fog, and more to bring injured people to safety.
73) Tsunamis
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Presents information about tsunamis, explaining what they are, how they are formed, how scientists predict them, and how some of the worst of them have affected coastal populations.
75) Dogs
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Presents information about some of the "extreme" breeds of dogs, including the tallest and smallest dogs, the hairiest dogs and the fastest dogs.
77) Water parks
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"This title introduces readers to Water Parks. A short history of water parks is included as are the components of effective water park design such as drop, curve, gravity, friction, and lubrication, and safety features. Notable water parks from around the world are examined including Noah's Ark, World Waterpark, Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort, Tropical Islands, and Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach. Elements of a waterpark are highlighted, such as...