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Did you know that lightning bolts can be over a mile long? Or that they may come from clouds that are ten miles high? Storms can be scary, but not if you know what causes them. Before the next thunderstorm, grab this book by veteran science team Franklyn Branley and True Kelley and learn what causes the flash, crash, rumble, and roll of thunderstorms! AUTHOR
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Don't jump!If you're on the space shuttle, that is. Astronauts never jump in space. They usually drink out of straws, and they lift tons of equipment as if it were light as air. Find out more in this information-packed voyage into space. AUTHOR
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There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brotheroff the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out! AUTHOR
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While recounting the details of this historical movement, the author leaves readers with a deep respect for the courage shown by the people involved. An engrossing and inspiring read! A note from the author regarding terminology in the book: "Many words have been used to describe people of color. I use 'black' and 'African American' interchangeably and with equal respect in the pages that follow. ... AUTHOR
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In his signature prose, Freedman draws on personal stories and historical accounts to provide a dramatic overview of how the 381-day resistance to segregated buses in Montgomery, Alabama, spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement. Illustrations & photos. AUTHOR
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Interesting frog facts interspersed with jokes and bright photos puctuate the text to offer a rich introductory nonfiction reading expierience. AUTHOR
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Today a caterpillar came to school in a jar.Each day the children in the classroom watch in amazement as the caterpillar eats and grows, shedding its skin several times, until it disappears inside a shell that it creates for itself. For a long time nothing seems to be happening. But one day the chrysalis breaks open, and a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly flies out of the jar.Deborah Heiligman and ... AUTHOR
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Winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science SeriesA tadpole is a baby frog!Female frogs lay masses of jelly-coated eggs in the water, but what hatches from each egg isn't a frog yet--it's a tadpole. Tadpoles are likely tiny fish that breathe underwater through gills. As the tadpole gets older, it loses its fishy tail ... AUTHOR
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This unique approach to the story of the American Revolution weaves the tale around two quite similar leaders--George Washington and King George III--with two very different viewpoints. Includes bibliography, source notes, and an index. Full color. AUTHOR
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This fascinating new book takes readers into the secret world behind the Revolutionary War in which they can follow the escapades of spies and intelligence agents of the time and learn about the methods used in wartime espionage. Illustrations. Maps. AUTHOR
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Easy-to-understand text and engaging illustrations provide young readers with a wealth of information, both entertaining and educational. AUTHOR
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In 1920 three American navy officers were on a routine practice run by balloon. A sudden storm hit sending them drastically off course. Subsequent actions to avoid a crash led them even further north into the snowy Canadian wilderness. Each man uses his strengths to encourage the others’ weaknesses. Kloor is the youngest, the most fit, and the best trained balloonist. Farrell is the oldest and l ... AUTHOR
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"While three sections highlight three different species that migrate, the pattern is comfortable and allows space for processing new and interesting facts. Sparse illustrations break up the photograph-rich design that gives voice to informative text that emphasizes the challenges each species faces and the care humans have taken or may need to take to help them thrive."
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Driven by an overwhelming sense of faith, direction, and conviction, Harriet Tubman risked her life repeatedly for the causes of freedom and equality. An amazing life beautifully captured in this biography for developing readers.
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Using cumulative verse, this colorful picture book introduces children to the swinging monkeys, upside-down-hanging sloths, graceful caimans and stalking jaguars that make up the Amazon rainforest, while giving young readers an understanding of the interdependency of life.Exotic environments like the tropical rain forest have long held a fascination for young readers. Through singsong text, kids w ... AUTHOR
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Richly colored illustrations that look photographic in places provide a somber but hopeful backdrop to this true story of bravery, self-discovery, and hope rooted in an unbearably painful circumstance. Lisa knows the heartwrenching decision her parents made to save her life, and so, with the support of a new, loving community in Britain, Lisa dedicates herself to the thing she loves the most to ma ... AUTHOR
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Wow, what a winning combination of text and illustration—worthy of every award this book has received so far! Following the life of a single honeybee, the text leads readers through the drama of an unfolding life, and in the process, reveals the life development of the species. The illustrations provide incredible detail and up-close perspectives. Unforgettable!
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