Robin Twiddy
13) Rapunzel
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Professor Everafter uses science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to make the tale of Rapunzel work better, such as anchoring Rapunzel's hair to allow it to carry the witch's weight.
15) Color blindness
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"What is color blindness, and how does it affect a person's everyday life? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more as they follow a narrative about what it's like to live with color blindness and what it's like to have a friend who has this condition. Clear and concise text provides relatable examples, and fact boxes add helpful information. In addition, full-color photographs enhance this reading experience, which provides a valuable...
16) Deafness
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"Readers discover what it's like to live with deafness in this thoughtful look at one different way of interacting with the world. Important facts about deafness are presented through simple text and eye-catching fact boxes that are paired with colorful photographs. These facts supplement a compelling narrative that gives readers a chance to examine different points of view and see the world from the perspective of a person who is deaf. This helps...
17) Plastic panic
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"How big of a problem is plastic pollution? Essential answers are found in this inventive volume which tells the tale of Terry, who received a message from the future from a man claiming to be the last surviving human in a world ravaged by plastic pollution. Young Terry learns why plastic waste became such a serious issue and how to stop such a bleak future from coming true. This lively narrative includes essential concepts from the elementary science...
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"Take a trip to France! Start in the city of Paris, where you'll find the famous Eiffel Tower. Then, head to the Louvre to see some art or take a walk around the beautiful gardens at the Palace of Versailles. And don't forget to eat a crêpe! Learn all about France as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
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"Nuclear power provides almost 15 percent of the world's electricity, but this energy doesn't come without a cost. Past nuclear accidents have had disastrous effects on the environment and future accidents could cause an even larger catastrophe. Looming large-scale are the devastating effects of nuclear warfare. In this arresting book, a clever mix of fact and fiction, readers join young Shona as she leaves a bunker she was born in for the first time....