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Loren Grush
The extraordinary true story of America's first female astronauts hailed as "suspenseful, meticulously observed, enlightening" by Margot Lee Shetterly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures, now adapted…
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David Barrie
Adapted from David Barrie's award-winning Supernavigators, this wonderful young reader's edition spotlights over a dozen animals and how they get to places.
How do animals find their way? How does…
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On the Origin of Species, published in 1858, transformed our view of the world and made Charles Darwin one of the most controversial figures in science. This biography begins much…
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Rebecca Stefoff
Learn about criminal profiling, what it is, how it developed, and how it can be used to catch criminals.
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This book describes the history, process, and examples of forensic sciences.
Describes the search for the earliest human ancestors, from ancient apes to the australopiths –Provided by publisher.
This series takes readers on a journey through the evolutionary history of humans.
Traces the history of submarines, from their beginning to World War II to the twenty-first century. Features informative text, black-and-white and full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and a list…
Termites are amazing builders. Some build mounds up to 5 metres above ground! How do they do that? These social insects live and work together in colonies. Each colony member…
Discusses the main concerns of the environmental movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what’s changed for the better, what might be worse, and where … we…
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Washington –Provided by publisher.
Provides comprehensive information on land management, its importance, and the environmental threats place upon it –Provided by publisher.
Baboons that know which cars to break into for snacks. Elephants that grieve for their loved ones. Octopuses that squirt water at one another. Beetles that read messages through their…
Provides comprehensive information on how animals feel by citing examples of emotional understanding and providing examples of animal altruism –Provided by publisher.
Is it science? shows the scientific method at work. Each volume in the series explores a branch of modern science or a major scientific milestone, comparing and contrasting it with…
‘Is it science?’ shows the scientific method at work. This title explores the development of ideas about the size and shape of our planet.
‘Is it science?’ shows the scientific method at work. This title explores the development of the periodic table.
We say that the sun rises in the morning and sets at night, but is it really moving? Learn about the long, sometimes dangerous struggle to discover whether the sun…
Whale Sharks are the most massive fish. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done to protect these gentle giants of the sea.
Polar Bears are the largest bears on Earth. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done to protect these arctic hunters.
Goliath Beetles are among the largest insects on Earth at about the size an adult hand. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done…
Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future –Provided by publisher.
Explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal’s construction is described in terms of the engineering process –
This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal’s construction is described in terms of the engineering process –
Discover the lives of Mary Read and Anne Bonny, the dangerous female duo who sailed with Calico Jack.
Discover the life of Captain Kidd, the privateer-turned-pirate who is rumored to have buried a massive treasure near New England.
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Through centuries of storytelling, giants have evolved into monstrous fairy tale creatures with unique powers. This book explores many stories about giants and discusses their place in history as well…
A brief biography of abolitionist John Brown, best known for his raid on Harpers Ferry.
Introduces readers to the engineering behind dams.
Introduces readers to the engineering behind bridges.
Introduces readers to the engineering behind tunnels.
Introduces readers to the engineering behind building roads.
Introduces readers to the engineering behind skyscrapers.
