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Mari Bolte
The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but…
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"The players aren't the only stars on the football field. Football's most influential college and professional coaches are stars in their own right. Which coaches have the longest winning streaks…
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"Explore the seas and skies with drones, some of the US military's most innovative machines. Discover the types of missions drones undertake and how they help soldiers stay one step…
Helicopters work for every branch of the military. They fly into dangerous situations and can land almost anywhere. These special aircraft carry huge loads, assist in natural disasters, and transport…
"Around 84 percent of homeowners have a pet, so I'm in good company. I'm a common pet, but I am not a dog. I am quiet and like to sleep…
"Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Discover how these high-tech machines operate underwater for months at a time and learn more about the powerful weapons they use to…
"Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Explore their armor and tactics, and find out how tanks control the battlefield"--
"There are millions of farms around the world, and lots of farms around the world include me! If a predator gets too close, I make a lot of noise. However…
"Think you know a lot about natural disasters? Prepare to know even more about hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and more. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally…
Words that once sounded strange have made their way into how we talk to each other today.
Things like virtual living, non-player characters, and simulated realities didn't just appear from…
The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In…
This is more than a book of craft projects–this is a book of inspiration! Instructions for finished projects print hand-in-hand with open-ended ideas that kids can use to make each…
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This is more than a book of craft projects–this is a book of inspiration! With a focus on using up odds-and-ends, project uses easy-to-find supplies, and will be a great…
Set sail with the US Navy's powerful fleet of warships. From protecting the open seas to guarding the nation's coastlines these ships take on the most important jobs in the…
Fierce monsters go head-to-head as mash-ups in this drawing book that defys imagination. Aliens or sea monsters? Why choose just one? Drawing has never been this much fun.
Amazing animal mash-ups will send artists with imaginations on a crazy quest of creativity! Giant squid or cute kitten? Why choose just one? Drawing has never been this much fun.
Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create spa products at home, including bath bombs, lotion bars, and other aromatherapy items –
"The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant…
"The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 percent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am…
Thirsty for adventure?
Take in everything the desert has to offer by learning about some of the greatest places to go off-grid. Where are some of the most popular places…
"Think you know a lot about video games? Prepare to know even more about video game history, famous games and gamers, and esports. You'll be surprised by how much you'll…
"The rain forest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep…
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When thirteen-year-old Kaita falls into a book, she meets Cinderella and teaches her how to speak up for herself and not let her stepmother and stepsisters treat her so unkindly.
Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers…
Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work…
"Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people…
Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and their caregivers. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From schedulers to doctors and nurses to IT staff…
Raised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event…
Where Stars Go to Die covers the Webb Telescope's images surrounding black holes and what we're learning about them as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb…
Deep Field covers the Webb Telescope's deep field images and what we're learning about the oldest parts of our universe as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the…
"Heart of a Galaxy covers the Webb Telescope's galaxy images and what we're learning about galaxies near and far as a result. Features new discoveries being made with the Webb…
"Examines the remote galaxies the James Webb Space Telescope has peered through with its infrared and near-infrared cameras"--
"Explores how the James Webb Space Telescope is able to follow light back to its source and can take deep field images of the sky"--
"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, and water polo. Includes biographical facts about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky"--
"An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the concrete mixer, covering how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the cement-mixing…
"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to the sport of rowing. Includes biographical facts about English rower and gold medalist Steven Redgrave, whom many consider the best…
"An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the backhoe, covering how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the digging machine's…
