Joanne Mattern
223) The Houston Texans
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Houston Texans. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
226) Disgusting bugs
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"Backyard bugs and more that will make readers' skin crawl. In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting bugs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more."--Amazon.com
228) Disgusting plants
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"Plants with an appetite! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting plants through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more."--Amazon.com
229) Friction
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to friction. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
230) Crows
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to crows. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and turtle crossing guards in the U.S., to toad tunnels in the UK, and bucket brigades for frogs and toads in France"--
232) Tunnels
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"Thousands of years ago, ancient engineers came up with a way to cross obstacles that prevented people getting from one place to another. They built a passageway under the ground called a tunnel. A tunnel sounds simple. After all, it is just a tube built through dirt or stone. But building a tunnel is one of the hardest challenges an engineer can face. This scientific text highlights the origin of the first tunnels, the greatest tunnel builders, the...
233) Math at the store
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"Math isn't just something you learn in school. It's an important part of the world around you. How many objects are in the shopping basket? How many more do we need from our list? How much does each item cost? Young readers will enjoy helping with this shopping trip as they practice counting, adding, and using money"--
235) Floods
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Most of the time, water is a good thing. However, too much water can be a very dangerous thing. Floods are deadly. Every year, thousands of people around the world are killed or injured in floods. Some people drown when they are swept away by the water. Others are killed by debris in the water. It is important to learn all you can about floods so you will know how to deal with this devastating disaster.
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Hurricanes are some of the most powerful storms on Earth. These monsters in the sky produce high winds, lots of rain, terrible flooding, storm surges, and more. This book explores the science behind hurricanes. Readers will learn what natural forces cause them, how they form, and how they die out. They will also learn how scientists forecast and track hurricanes, technologies that are helping people predict and follow these storms better, and what...
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"From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, young readers will be introduced to some of the most notorious disasters known to mankind, discovering how these fateful events unfolded-and how they changed the world as we know it"--
