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Just looking at the periodic table can be enough to give young science students a serious headache. But as you'll soon find out, all those mysterious numbers and letters are clues to the amazing world of elements. The brainchild of Siberian super chemist Dimitri Mendeleev, the periodic table represents the 111 known elements, from hydrogen and oxygen to nobelium and lawrencium. But this doesn't mean there are only 111 elements in the universe. One...
3) Astronomy
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2009
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Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.
8) Technology
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2012
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Presents brief explanations of inventions used in our everyday modern lives.
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
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"From the high peaks of the Rockies to the lows of Death Valley, from the Statue of Liberty in the East to the redwood forest of the West, and from the panoramic views of the Grand Canyon to getting up close and personal to wildlife in Yellowstone, Basherinvites you to take a journey through some of the United States' most spectacular national parks, recreation areas, and preserves"-- Provided by publisher.
12) Civics
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
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With illustrations and humorous first-person text, this is an introduction to political concepts such as the Bill of Rights, impeachment, checks and balances, and the Supreme Court.
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2021
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"Step into Basher's world of legendary creatures and you'll find out. Wend your way through flesh-eaters, shape-shifters, and mischievous spirits and hear their stories of magic and mayhem. It's a fantastic journey that will see you soar high in thundery skies, slosh through Congolese swamps, and roost in the caves of Javan rain forests." --back cover.
14) U.S. presidents
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2013
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Profiles the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and includes facts and trivia about each president, including major achievements and personality quirks.
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Discover fun facts about the greatest figures from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style.
History doesn't just happen; it was created by a crazy crew of characters from way back when. Find out why Archimedes said "Eureka!" in the bathtub, how Henry Ford changed the world, and whether or not Einstein's brain was bigger than an ordinary guy's. Discover what Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela did that made them famous...