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81) Force and motion: laws of movement

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Exploring science

82) Newton and me

Author

Mayer, Lynne

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While at play with his dog, Newton, a young boy discovers the laws of force and motion in everyday activities such as throwing a ball, pulling a wagon, and riding a bike. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.

83) aliens and energy

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84) Energy

Author

Dodd, Emily

Series

DK findout!

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Introduces the concept of energy, describing the difference between potential and kinetic energy and detailing such types as heat, sound, light, chemical energy, and electricity.

85) zombies and forces and motion

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86) Explore forces and motion!

Author

Swanson, Jennifer

Series

Explore your world

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Introduces physics concepts to young readers and offers instructions for related science projects.

87) Projectile science: the physics behind kicking a field goal and launching a rocket : with science activities for kids

Author

Wood, Matthew Brenden

Series

"Build it yourself"

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Learn why projectiles follow the paths they do and what factors influence those paths. Readers who are fascinated with potato cannons, slingshots, and rocketry will love taking that next step and applying what they learn about the laws of physics to the science of figuring out where to aim. The science of ballistics is a fascinating topic for anyone who's ever thrown a dart at a dartboard or watched the thrilling last-minute shot of a tied basketball...

88) The good egg

Author

John, Jory

Series

Food group series

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kids Read-A-Long, Kindle

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Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol' rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It's time for him to make a change... -- from Amazon.

89) Egg drop

Author

Grey, Mini

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Tragedy strikes when an egg, eager to fly like birds, airplanes, and insects, steps off of a tall tower.

90) Mavis makes a friend

Author

Higginson, Sheila Sweeny

Series

Ready-to-read. Level two Superstar reader!

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Wanting to prove that she can take care of a living creature, Mavis rescues a "bad egg" from Quadimodo's clutches, but when the egg hatches she learns that her adorable creature eats vampires.

91) The case of the poached egg

Author

Newman, Robin

Series

Wilcox and Griswold mysteries volume 2

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All of the animals on Ed's farm are suspects when mouse detectives Wilcox and Griswold investigate an "egg-napping" case.

92) An egg is quiet

Author

Aston, Dianna Hutts

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Introduces readers to more than 60 types of eggs and an array of egg facts.

93) Farm crimes!: Cracking the case of the missing egg

Author

Dumais, Sandra

Series

Farm crimes

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"A peaceful day on the farm turns to panic when Hen discovers her egg has been stolen! The only one who can crack the case? Billiam Van Hoof, the world's number one goat detective (at least, that's what he calls himself). As Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues--a piece of eggshell, a yellow feather, and some tiny footprints--the answer to the mystery becomes obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. Readers will enjoy piecing...

94) Parker Bell and the science of friendship

Author

Platt, Cynthia

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Budding scientist Parker Bell really wants to win the school Science Triathlon and follow in the footsteps of her idols, chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall and astronaut Mae Jemison. She's sure that if she teams up with her trivia whiz BFF, Cassie, they will dominate the Science Bee, Egg Drop, and Animal Adaptation Presentation. When Cassie invites her new friend, Theo, to join their team, Parker is worried-that Theo won't help them win and might steal...

95) Penny and the plain piece of paper

Author

Leshem-Pelly, Miri

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"A doodle girl named Penny sets out from her own plain piece of paper to try to find more interesting and fun ways to spend her time."--

96) The strange case of Origami Yoda

Author

Angleberger, Tom

Series

Origami Yoda books volume 1

Formats:

Book, Audiobook on CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

97) Eww! what's on my shoe?

Author

Krulik, Nancy E

Series

George Brown, class clown. Main series volume 11

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"When his friend Alex becomes famous for breaking a world record, George has to learn to be a supportive friend"--

98) Milo Moss is officially un-amazing

Author

Allbright, Lauren

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Twelve-year-old Milo Moss has been on a mission to achieve his family's lifelong goal: breaking a world record. It's why he and his parents, along with thousands of others, are standing in the middle of a football stadium dressed as human-sized cockroaches. But when the record attempt doesn't exactly go as planned, Milo and his family are failures once again. Now more than ever, Milo needs support from his best friend, Jesse (who also happens to be...

99) SKYSCRAPERS: INVESTIGATE FEATS OF ENGINEERING WITH 25 PROJECTS

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Over centuries and across cultures people have defied gravity in a quest to build the tallest, grandest structures imaginable.
Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering with 25 Projects invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind these towering structures. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements from the ancient pyramids to the Empire State Building. Readers will

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100) Rosie Revere's big project book for bold engineers

Author

Beaty, Andrea

Series

Questioneers (Project books) volume 1

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"This is an illustrated book of projects and activities and general information to get young children interested in engineering. It is written by Ann Beaty, the author of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is illustrated by David Roberts, the illustrator of the picture book ROSIE REVERE. It is 96 pages and has full-color illustrations."--