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3) Human Body
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An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details - with photographs...
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Do you feel manipulated, controlled, or lied to? Are you the focus of intense, violent, and irrational rages? Do you feel as though you are constantly trying to avoid confrontation?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should remember this: It's not your fault. And you're not alone. In fact, the person you care about may have traits associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD), such as emotion dysregulation, impulsive
...5) Habitats
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Get ready to travel through the world's habitats with a monster and its friends! In this adorable volume, readers meet Mo, a blue monster who wants to see all kinds of nature. Mo's friends explain what life is like living in their home habitats, including the Arctic, a savanna, a rainforest, a coral reef, and more. Important science curriculum ideas, such as food chains and microhabitats, are explored in the main text, accompanied by colorful, helpful...
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What do app developers, aircraft designers, and sports clothing creators have in common? They're jobs in technology! The varied, exciting careers highlighted in this book are the perfect way to help readers understand that technology is far more than just computer programming. Each section offers information about a job path in technology, from racing bike designer to radiologist, including how one gets into the field and the tasks one might complete...
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Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....
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The relationship between people and their environment is an essential part of both social studies and science, and readers dive deeply into fun facts and surprising statistics about this important curriculum concept with the help of short, simple blocks of text that keep readers engaged and make learning fun. Infographics, illustrations, and colorful photographs provide additional sources of information and serve as the focal point of the creative...
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Many animals have abilities that humans could only dream of. Budding biologists and any curious reader may wonder: What makes these abilities possible? This fascinating title allows readers to explore a wide range of incredible animal body parts. It features explanatory text and fascinating fact boxes that break down how each of these parts helps the animal survive and play a role in its ecosystem. Additionally, a unique mix of vivid photographs and...
11) Life Cycles
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Understanding life cycles is essential to understanding nature and the world around us. From kittens and cats to caterpillars and butterflies, life cycles are endlessly interesting to young readers. In this volume, they gain important insight into different life cycles-accompanied by a cute, blue monster named Mo! With questions and short activities throughout, the main text engages readers by directly addressing them and inviting them to explore...
12) Plants
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Growing plants is a joy for kids as they see their hard work of caring for a seedling turn into something more: a flower, a tree, or perhaps an ear of corn! But what is the right way to water a plant? Why do plants need light? And what is the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees? Mo, a cute, blue monster, helps readers answer these very questions and more in this engaging book! Important science concepts like photosynthesis, plant parts,...
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Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this exciting look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts. Short sections of text break down STEM concepts, and sidebars highlight technological developments and other fun facts. With each turn of the page,...
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The natural world is an exciting source of fun and facts for readers who want to deepen their understanding of life science concepts in a creative way. With each turn of the page, they discover large, eye-catching images - both illustrations and photographs - and a variety of text features that break down the basics of ecosystems, environmental science, and more. This fresh approach to common curriculum topics presents information through short pieces...
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Dinosaurs have certainly captivated audiences in movies and television shows. It can be hard to imagine such incredible creatures once walked the Earth! This fascinating title will reveal to curious readers the range of unique body parts dinosaurs possessed to make them uniquely adapted to their ecosystems. Explanatory text and compelling fact-boxes are enhanced by dynamic spreads featuring vivid photographs and humorous illustrations. This lively...
16) The Seasons
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What are the features that make winter, winter? What about summer? Depending on where you live, the seasons can be very distinct and the differences between them are often discussed with the earliest readers. In this book, readers meet a cute, blue monster named Mo and investigate all the main features of the season-plus more science content! From the position of the sun to the water cycle, important curriculum concepts are interspersed in an illustrated...
17) Technology
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Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable...
18) Energy and Fuel
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Energy is a very important topic in today's world. It's an essential science concept as well as a major part of current events as fuel prices fluctuate and climate change continues to be a major concern. Readers are able to go beyond the basics in this creative and comprehensive look at energy and fuel. Concise, focused text is presented around detailed images, including diagrams, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. This image-focused presentation...
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Each year around 2,000 new plant species are discovered. It's no surprise then that there are some that have astounding abilities! Curious readers will learn about the specific features that make the abilities of a wide range of plant species possible with this lively read. It features compelling fact boxes and explanatory text that reveal how certain plant parts have evolved to meet the challenges of specific habitats. Each dynamic spread features...
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Did the Ancient Romans eat chips? Who was the first queen to use a toilet? Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about history that readers will be sure to find captivating.