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(0)Carmen Bredeson
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Why are they, called poison dart frogs, anyway? Readers will learn the answer to this question and more, in this exciting book. Colorful, up-close photographs of these beautiful, tiny frogs in their native habitats give readers a stunning view of these fascinating creatures.
7) SCUBA Man
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Swimming under the sea, looking at ocean life, is a very popular pastime, but there was a time when SCUBA diving did not exist. People had to wear very heavy diving suits, boots, and helmets. They could not swim freely and easily. Jacques Cousteau changed all that. Students read about his invention of the Aqua-Lung and how, his love of swimming as a boy led to a lifetime of adventure, movie making, and discovery.
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From his observation point just five miles from Mount St. Helens, geologist David Johnston said "This is it!" before his radio went dead. Johnston watched the volcano explode. His body was never found. During the violent eruption on May 18, 1980, the volcano released tons of rock and debris along with scorching steam and poisonous gas. Volcanic ash soared miles into the air, before covering roads and towns. Fifty-seven people died during the eruption,...
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Swimming under the sea, looking at ocean life, is a very popular pastime, but there was a time when SCUBA diving did not exist. People had to wear very heavy diving suits, boots, and helmets. They could not swim freely and easily. Jacques Cousteau changed all that. Students read about his invention of the Aqua-Lung and how his love of swimming as a boy led to a lifetime of adventure, movie-making, and discovery.
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Don't be afraid of that bug, name it instead. This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common insects by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the bug in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the insects they see in the world around them.
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Twisting tornadoes leveled small towns in Florida. Floods washed out roads and homes in Peru. Severe droughts in Indonesia caused roaring forest fires, leaving animals starving. Is it possible that all these deadly disasters were caused by the same weather event? Yes, and its name is El Nino. This weather pattern causes a pool of warm water to form in the Pacific Ocean, which impacts climate conditions around the world. El Nino also has a dangerous...
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This little nature guide is perfect for the emerging reader. Readers learn how to identify many common trees by reading about their traits and seeing photographs of the trees and leaves in nature. Readers will be excited to start naming the trees they see in the world around them.
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This easy-to-read science book will entertain and delight young readers. Readers will learn about the different animals that live in wetlands. Filled with interesting facts and stunning photographs, readers explore these swampy habitats. See the wetlands through the eyes of the baby egrets, marsh rabbits, alligators, and more.
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Cute baby animals grow up in the wild. Readers visit lakes and ponds and meet baby hippos, baby mallard ducks, baby herons, and more. The easy-to-read text and stunning photographs will keep young readers engaged and informed. Readers will learn about growing up in the wild with the baby animals of lakes and ponds.