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Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Describes the development of a railway system uniting the United States, from its design and planning, through the problems that plagued its construction, to its completion in 1869 and its subsequent effect on the nation.
5) Energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Energy is all around us. It's in your house as electricity. It's in your car as fuel. It's in sunlight. It's in the wind. It's everywhere! Energy is the ability to do work. What is work? When you move a thing from one place to another, you do work. Picking up a heavy rock is work. So is moving the pedals on your bike or kicking a ball across the yard.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
How scientists find out how things work: First a scientist pulls together all the observations about something. Next, he or she thinks up a question that the observations don't explain. Then a hypothesis, that which someone believes to be the correct answer to the question is formed. It must be a statement that can be tested. Next, an experiment is made to test the hypothesis in which everything that happens is written down. Finally the scientist...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison made history by spending eight days in Earth's orbit, making her the first black woman ever to visit space. Twenty years later, Dr. Jemison is pushing space travel forward again with her 100 Year Starship Foundation. In this new True Book series, readers will join Dr. Jemison as she guides them on a tour of our solar system and explains how astronomers have used technology to discover new stars and planets.
"This book explains...
9) Giant trucks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the world's biggest, toughest trucks, from how they were invented to what jobs they are used to perform today."--
10) Connecticut
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.
11) Georgia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"When did people first arrive in Georgia? The area's first settlers made their way to present-day Georgia about 12,000 years ago. Inside [this book] you'll find: which sports, foods, and activities are popular in Georgia; a timeline, photos - and how Georgia got its nickname; surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you!" -- Back cover.
12) Louisiana
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
From rural swampland to the historic streets of New Orleans, Louisiana is home to many incredible sights. Readers will get a taste of everything this incredible southern state has to offer as they explore its most notable locations and absorb the local culture. They will also explore its rich history, learn about the local government, and more.
13) Maine
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Maine. What lies off the coast of Maine? The state's Atlantic coastline is home to more than 4,000 islands. Inside, you'll find: what life was like for Maine's earliest people; A timeline, photos-and why seafood is so popular in Maine; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.
14) Massachusetts
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
One of the 13 original United States, Massachusetts has a long, rich history. Readers will learn about the states role in the founding of the United States and find out what life is like in Massachusetts today. They will also discover how the state is governed, which animals and plants can be found there, what people do for fun, what kinds of jobs they have, and more.
15) Mississippi
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Mississippi."--Provided by publisher.
16) New York
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
The state of New York might be most famous for the enormous city that shares its name, but there is also a lot going on throughout the rest of the state. Readers will explore all of New York, from wilderness and farmland to the streets of Manhattan. Along the way, theyll find out what makes the state tick, from history and government to local culture and more.
17) Race cars
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about race cars, from how they are designed and built to which exciting new kinds of cars you might see in the future"--
18) The Sun
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Language
English
Description
"Book introduces the reader to the sun"--
19) Washington, D.C
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In which state is Washington, D.C., located? The U.S. capital city is not part of any state. It's a special district run by the U.S. government. Inside [this book] you'll find: how the local government works in Washington, D.C.; a timeline, photos -- and what city life is like in the nation's capital; surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!" -- Back cover.
20) Wisconsin
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Wisconsin-why is Wisconsin called the Badger State? The state drew huge numbers of lead miners in the 1800s. These miners were nicknamed badgers because they dug tunnels to search for the metal. Inside, you'll find: Which plants and animals live in Wisconsin; A timeline, photos-and how Wisconsin became a state; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.
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