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Rebecca E Hirsch
An introduction to the people and places of Arizona.
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Introduces the New Zealand reptile called the tuatara.
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What does a boa constrictor have in common with an American crocodile? What sets it apart from a green iguana? Readers will compare and contrast key traits of boa constrictors?appearance…
This title compares and contrasts key traits of Galpagos tortoises.
This book covers information?life cycle, appearance, habitat?about the king cobra. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the king cobra’s life, comparing the snake to a similar reptile and to a…
This book covers information, life cycle, appearance, and habitat of the American alligator. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the American alligator’s life, comparing the alligator to a similar reptile…
Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people. But how do you use political maps? And what map features help you answer…
Introduce readers to climate maps through an inquiry based approach. Encourage critical thinking through questions posed in photo captions and with an activity in the final chapter that has readers…
Humans have five senses. But some animals have a sixth sense. From science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch comes a book about extrasensory animals. Discover how animals use their senses to…
Discover some of the longest-surviving animals on our planet and find out how they help us understand evolution.
What’s so great about our nation’s capital? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the District of Columbia…
Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use physical maps? Read on to…
This book describes the amazing and uncommon ways in which animals defend themselves from predators, from playing dead to shooting blood from their eyes. –
In the face of rapidly declining bird populations, read about the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and our mental health and what we can do to protect…
The usual climate of an area can change drastically. But what causes climate change and how can you help protect the planet? Read on to answer these questions and others…
Scientists around the world are working to understand our changing climate. Learn what they do and how you can help. You may want to become a citizen scientist! This title…
Susie Heinzelman
Introduces young children to water safety.
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This title provides a broad overview of the historical development and role of the executive branch.
Introduce readers to the only marine bears in the world. Besides being well known for their white coats and giant size, polar bears possess many other unique traits that make…
Rebecca E. Hirsch
Compare key traits of snowy owls–their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle–to traits of other birds
Discover what makes ruby-throated hummingbirds unique. Compare and contrast the ruby-throated hummingbird’s appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to other birds like the Austrian pelican and the turkey vulture.
Explore cutting-edge space discoveries with animated 3D models in a thrilling augmented reality experience.
Discover how scientists and engineers are testing out new sources of energy and what you can do to reduce your personal energy use –Provided by publisher.
This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the toucan. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the toucan’s life, comparing the bird to a similar bird and to a…
Explores how scientists learned about the fossil remains of the flying dinosaurs, the Archaeopteryx, which show features of both dinosaurs and birds.
Explores how scientists learned about the fossil remains of the long-necked dinosaurs, the Diplodocus, which show features of the longest, tallest, and heaviest land animals –
Explores what scientists have uncovered about Iguanodon. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and…
Explores how scientists learned about the fossil remains of the best-known dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus, which show features of the largest carnivores to ever roam the planet –
E., Hirsch Rebecca
In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone…
Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for the last two decades, and scientists aren’t sure why. Skilled science writer Hirsh takes readers on a quest to discover what is happening…
Annabelle Hirsch
This is a neglected history. Not a sweeping, definitive, exhaustive history of the world but something quieter, more intimate and particular. A single journey, picked out in 101 objects, through…
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