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In universities and other truth-seeking institutions, free inquiry is under threat.
The practice of free inquiry rests on tolerating dissent and promoting data and logical argument over feelings, status, party…
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Sally Rippin
Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.
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Sally Lee
What information is safe to share online? Why are screen names important? What are chat rooms and search engines? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more…
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Filled with facts and photos, Bell’s story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of users.
Introduces young readers to Allosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and fossil discovery. –
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Introduces young readers to Iguanodon, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery –
Introduces young readers to Megalosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery –
Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Halloween.
Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Did you know that emus can run 31 miles per hour? Meet high-flying vultures, speedy emus, and other beautiful birds at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed…
Shiver! The weather is cold. Bundle up and find out why cold weather happens. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for…
Splash! It is raining. Get under your umbrella and find out how rain forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for…
Phew! The weather is hot. Grab a spot in the shade and find out why hot weather happens. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D…
What do giant squids, a possibly cursed diamond, dinosaur bones, and a man made of soap all have in common? These are some of the amazing artifacts at the Smithsonian’s…
Independence Day is about more than just picnics and fireworks. It is a time to celebrate the birth or our nation. Readers will learn the proud history of the founding…
Why is it important to wash your food and hands? What are bacteria? When should food be placed into the refrigerator? Look inside to find the answers to these questions…
Ah, it is sunny. Put on your sunglasses and find out why we need the sun and sunny days. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone…
Drageena, the shy monster, is in desperate need of new shoes. She tries to convince her mother to go to the mall with her to buy her new shoes. Her…
What was school like in the days of old? Can you imagine studying in a tiny one-room schoolhouse, writing out lessons on a chalkboard slate? Discover how school life has…
Introduces young readers to Diplodocus, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle –
Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Christmas.
Martha Dandridge Washington became first lady on April 30, 1789. But before she became first lady, she was a wealthy plantation owner with two children to raise. Learn about her…
Eleanor Roosevelt became first lady on March 4, 1933. But before she lived at the White House, she was a teacher and activist who worked for women’s rights. Learn about…
A mouse with a human ear on its back. Cats that glow in the dark. Giant super-salmon. These animals are just the stuff gross-out stories and horror movies. They are…
William Jefferson Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States. Learn about his childhood, education, and work as president.
George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. Learn about his childhood, his education, and his leadership after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Drinking vomit. Breathing poisonous gasses. Creating two-headed dogs. These mad acts aren’t just the stuff gross-out stories and horror movies. They are real things that real scientists have done in…
Freddie Prinze, Jr. took a big risk when he went to Hollywood as an eighteen-year-old actor with no professional experience. He began his career with only his father’s famous name…
Lucy loves to dance. She dances in the rain, she dances in the snow.
Lucy loves to wake up. It is her favorite part of the day. Every morning, Lucy greets her parents, brushes her teeth, and washes her face. What will she do…
Whoosh! It is windy. Hold onto your hat and find out how wind forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for…
Did you know that the Fowler’s toad can lay 20,000 eggs? Meet friendly frogs, giant salamanders, and other amazing amphibians at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed…
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Brr! It is snowing. Catch a snowflake on your tongue and find out how snow forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and…
