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Natalie Hyde
"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses…
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"The average person takes 17,000 breaths per day. This fascinating book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize…
"The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy…
"India, the world's most populous country at over 1.4 billion people, is also known for its ancient history and rich heritage. Read all about the country's land and resources, its…
New Zealand is the sixth largest island nation in the world. It is a country of many contrasts--from snow-capped mountains to deep fiords, sandy beaches, and vibrant cities and towns…
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"We know that countries enter into alliances and make treaties and agreements-but why are these important and how do they affect our lives? From NATO to the Paris Agreement to…
Suspicious of her neighbor Beatrice’s untimely death, Ruth Mornay teams up with Bea’s godson Saul to figure out what happened that night on the flooded banks of the Teeswater River…
This title sets the world scene in the years before the start of World War I. Readers will get a snapshot of the political and social climates of the five…
Outlines the key steps involved in starting, managing, and growing a small business, including research and idea development, writing a business plan, managing financial input and output, and planning for…
Taxing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming, is one method governments are using to help decrease or control climate change. This informative title looks at the costs and benefits…
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz…
How do you change the direction of a moving object? This entertaining book explains how forces can change the direction of an object in motion. Simple explanations and activities help…
How do you move objects from one position to another? This fun book explains how a force, such as a push or a pull, can put an object in motion…
How do you change the speed of a moving object? This interesting book explains how forces, such as friction, and the mass of an object, can change the speed of…
Mountaineer George Mallory disappeared attempting to conquer the highest peak in the world. Seventy-five years later, Mallorys body was finally found on Everest. This exciting book describes how his quest…
For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely…
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamen’s tomb. In addition to unearthing astonishing artifacts, Carter’s discovery revealed fascinating details about King Tut’s life and provided insight into ancient Egyptian…
Mountaineer George Mallory disappeared attempting to conquer the highest peak in the world. Seventy-five years later, Mallory’s body was finally found on Everest. This exciting book describes how his quest…
Perfect for the budding paleontologist, this book brings to life animals that lived long ago. With clear text and engaging questions, a full range of fossils from microscopic insects to…
This intriguing new title invites students to walk with the dinosaurs, learning about what they looked like, what they ate, and how they lived. From fossilized teeth to ancient footprints…
Introduces the timeline of key discoveries in human fossils, and [explores] how scientists continue to link together the evolution of humanity using evidence from the past –Amazon.com.
Examines how plants fossils form, how they are excavated, and how paleobotanists study them to learn about life millions of years ago –Amazon.com.
To be a spy in todays high-tech world, youve got to specializewhether youre keeping tabs on foreign governments, fighting terrorist organizations, or stopping cyber espionage. This fascinating book describes spying…
The Samurai may have been the rock stars of the warrior class in medieval Japan, but the Ninjas were the secret agents. This exciting book details the history and espionage…
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In the 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a system of secret routes and safe places to hide for black slaves trying to escape to freedom. This astonishing book details the…
How To Write a Fantasy Story is an engaging title that identifies the common features that make this genre so imaginative and distinctive. Step-by-step writing prompts guide readers through the…
Adventure stories are exciting stories that take readers on a journey out of the ordinary and into the dangerous unknown. This action-packed book introduces young writers to the elements of…
Black Tuesday and the Great Depression explores the causes of the stock market crash in 1929 and the resulting Great Depression felt not only in North America, but worldwide. Source…
A worldwide conflict, World War II involved alliances between political leaders and military forces from many different countries, including the United States and Canada. This fascinating book looks at key…
World War II involved alliances between political leaders and military forces from many different countries, including the United States and Canada. This fascinating book offers brief biographies of the lives…
This book reveals the sometimes surprising facts about how these fierce combatants lived, and if they could not, how they tried to die well.
The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible buildings, waterways, and art–far advanced for its time. Then, in a day and night, it was destroyed, disappearing forever into…
