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1) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.
2) Animals
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that seals supposedly have the stinkiest farts in the world? Or that some creepy-crawlies use their poop as a shield so that they don't get eaten? Learn about all the gross things animals do, with this fantastically gruesome factbook! Focusing on a range of animals, from creepy critters to foul fish, and what makes them so truly terrible, Gross and Ghastly: Animals is a stomach churning journey that delves into the despicable animal...
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A young family learns to grow a garden, describing how they prepared the soil, watered their plants, dealt with the animals who invaded their garden, and how all their hard work finally paid off as they harvested vegetables and flowers.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Thoroughly researched and filled with intricate and beautiful paintings, this extraordinary book by award-winning author and artist Chin is an epic saga of the life of an island--born of fire, rising to greatness, its decline, and finally the emergence of life on new islands.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Stem in sports series tells the story of how science, technology, engineering, and math are not just exciting and innovative part of education, but also part of the winning formula for success in sports. Read how talented engineers are becoming all-stars by creating arenas and stadiums that thrill fans. Check out advances in engineering that are changing how athletes dress and coaches coach.
10) Clever creatures
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Join bestselling author Steve Mould to uncover nature's greatest scientists, engineers, and mathematicians from plants that can count to architect insects. If you thought all scientists wear white coats and work in labs, think again! Meet amazing engineers, such as the spiders who build immense webs from different kinds of silk; funky physicists, like the bats that can see with sound; and surprising chemists, such as the corpse flower that smells...
11) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Meet swashbuckling pirates pirates and see how they really lived out on the high seas. Discover the truth behind the myths, and tease out the facts from the fiction. Go on board a pirate ship and see u what they ate, the rules they followed, and the treasures they searched for. See what it took to become a pirate and learn what offenses would make someone have to walk the plank, and pick up a few vocabulary terms to talk like a pirate all day. Make...
13) Budgets
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A budget may seem like something only parents and politicians need to worry about, but as readers will come to understand, anyone interested in saving up to buy something special needs to understand this concept. Budding financiers of all reading levels will learn about budgets big and small as well as some of the language of economics, such as income and expenses. They'll also discover how some simple math can help people plan and stick to a budget....
15) Taxes
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Taxes . . . does anyone like the sound of the word? But taxes are the way communities pay for roads, schools, firefighters, and much more. Without taxes, life would be much harder in many ways. In this insightful book, readers learn about the many kinds of taxes, including sales tax, income tax, and property tax. They'll learn how these taxes are collected and by whom. Accessible text, eye-catching images, and intriguing fact boxes help readers of...
17) Currency
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"At a young age, young people are introduced to currency, the system of money used in a country. They learn about coins and bills and their worth. In this valuable volume, readers will learn how and why nations around the world create and distribute currency. They'll also learn how ancient this practice is and how digital currencies are shaking up the world of finance. Accessible language, supportive images, and motivating fact boxes help readers...
18) Debt
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Teaching good financial habits is essential at a young age. Debt is a concept that will be familiar to anyone who has had to borrow money to buy something. It's not necessarily a bad thing. But it's essential to have a plan to pay it back. Readers of this valuable volume will learn the basics of debt and how to responsibly deal with it. They'll also find out what happens when people don't pay off debt. Achievable text, interesting images, and beneficial...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Borrowing money is a familiar concept to even the youngest financiers. But interest on that loan may not be. Loans and interest are two of the most important concepts that financially savvy people need to grasp. This beneficial book guides readers of all levels through the basics of what it means to secure a loan and the expectations of repaying it on time. They'll find out why people take out loans and what happens if they don't repay them. They'll...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"When you think of a plant, you don't think of how it moves. But the feathery seeds of the dandelion fly to other gardens, strawberry tendrils creep, and maple seeds spin. There are many different ways plants move, not only as they grow, but in their quest to reproduce: falling, clinging, floating, burrowing--even exploding! Fourteen plant journeys are chronicled, but more than sixty species are highlighed in Émilie Vast's fantastic and unique art...
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