Smithsonian Institution
1) Dolphins
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Smithsonian
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
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Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. They live in families called pods and can make a series of 2,000 high pitched clicks to locate fish in the water. Despite their beauty and playfulness, dolphins face serious dangers from commercial fishing and human activity. it's vital that people support governmental laws to protect these wonderful creatures.
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English
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"Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
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English
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"Today, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest, continually-operating instrument of government in the world. But to think of the Constitution as a fully-formed, canonical document is to miss out on an honest, well-rounded grasp of American history. Now, more than ever, any well-informed citizen should understand how the Constitution lives, breathes, and endures. In collaboration with Smithsonian, these 36 lectures are a deep dive into the creation
...10) Planeta Tierra
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Planeta Tierra con cientos de ilustraciones en 3D: El Planeta como nunca antes los hab�ias visto. Descubre c�omo se form�oel planeta Tierra hace miles de millones de a�nos. Observa su incre�ible geograf�ia, ecosistemas y diversidad geol�ogica y biol�ogica. Aprende sobre fen�omenos geol�ogiccos fascinantes, como las erupciones volc�anicas, los terremotos a los stunamis. Comprende qu�e es la emergencia clim�atica y qu�e...
11) Ocean!
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"Using 3-D computer illustrations that present a level of detail you simply can't find elsewhere, this book takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. You will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behavior is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. You can discover what survives in the frozen Arctic Ocean, as well as see coral reefs teeming with life....
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DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Explore the intricate inner workings of the plant kingdom--where seeds become shoots, and flowers become fruits--with this spectacular introduction to botany and how plants work. Stunning photography and engaging text combine to explain the intimate secrets of both the familiar and exotic, from roses and lilies to rainforest orchids, mangroves, and cacti. Discover how plants in scorching deserts, on frozen mountain peaks, and along coastal shores...
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