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How did dinosaurs protect themselves from enemies? What kinds of food did prehistoric animals eat? This title is bursting with weird and wonderful nuggets of information about dinosaurs of all kinds! Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features...
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Whether it's hot and sunny or cold and snowy outside, the science behind the weather falling from the clouds is a wonderful discovery for young readers. They are able to learn the entire process of understanding and interpreting weather, from reading a thermometer to uncovering how thunder and lightning occur. Vibrant photographs and accompanying craft projects allow readers to connect with the material, and the age-appropriate text presents...
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Seasonal changes in nature are so familiar that we often fail to stop and contemplate: Hey, why is this happening? Falling leaves are one of the most noticeable changes in autumn to inquisitive young minds, and sometimes the most perplexing. This bright and cheerful book, which supports elementary science standards, describes what happens in trees to cause this curious occurrence. Strikingly colorful images of nature provide support to the significant...
144) Grassland Animals
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Readers will be awestruck as they learn to transform a simple piece of paper into a majestic elephant, towering giraffe, or bold zebra. As the clear text breaks each animal project into simple steps, pictures illustrate a variety of origami folds. Images of the animals in their grassland homes with depictions of each finished project will inspire and delight origami and animal enthusiasts alike.
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Turkeys, pumpkins, and apples are common sights on many Thanksgiving dinner tables, and they're also fun things to make with paper! In this guide to Thanksgiving origami, readers are presented with cool crafts to make by folding paper-from a Pilgrim to an ear of Thanksgiving corn. Clear steps, visual examples, materials lists, and useful tips help readers master each project. Along the way, historical information and other fun facts give readers more...
146) Kids Do Loom Crafts!
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For readers ready to learn a new art form, loom crafts are fun projects for creative crafters of all ages. Readers will use this easily accessible guide to master the art of making bracelets, flower charms, and coasters. The book also includes instructions for making a colorful circular rug for the reader's bedroom. Colorful images allow readers to visualize each step in the creative process, while direct and clear instructions guide them through...
147) I Can Grow a Garden!
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In a world of technology and pollution, gardening is a therapeutic and green hobby that anyone can enjoy. This accessible guide helps readers blossom into masterful gardeners with ease! Engaging projects and gardening crafts will entice even reluctant readers to try out their green thumbs. Charmingly designed, helpful visuals and simple step-by-step instructions make projects easy and fun. Readers will love innovative and eco-friendly activities,...
148) I Can Start a Band!
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Readers will rock around the clock with this amazing guide to starting their first band! Full of step-by-step activities and accompanying photographs, this book is bursting with ideas to inspire eager musicians. They'll create their own unique style and sound, while also learning the basics of managing a band. In addition to mastering musical instruments, starting a band teaches readers valuable lessons. They'll navigate group dynamics, learning how...
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Marksmanship is a fun skill to develop, but it must be developed safely and responsibly. Both of those aspects of marksmanship are highlighted in this entertaining and educational guide. Young readers are introduced to a number of exciting DIY projects that allow them to practice their shooting skills. In addition to clear and focused instructions, important tips are included to ensure that each project is completed and used in an age-appropriate...
151) Investing
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How might someone turn their money into more money? They could invest it! Learn all about investing. Discover how people buy stocks and bonds, why investing can be risky, and why so many people decide to invest their money. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!
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Crunch! Munch! Delicious! We eat fruits and vegetables every day, but how do these foods actually grow? In this book, kids will discover how seeds develop into mature plants, from which farmers or gardeners can harvest a crop.
Many children are not aware of how the foods they eat are produced, so this eye-opening book will have them looking at produce as plant scientists. They will also learn how fruits and vegetables are good for our bodies and...
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What's under the sea? A lot of fascinating animals! Readers of this book will learn how to fold origami versions of many of these creatures-including whales, crabs, and fish-while also learning facts about the animals and their lives in the ocean. Illustrations will guide them on each step, and color photographs of the real animals in their natural ocean habitat help readers make meaningful connections with the text.
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All around us Earth's rock cycle is in action. Wind and rain turn rocks to sand; dead leaves mix with rock particles to make soil; over millions of years, layers of sand and soil turn to sedimentary rock; beneath our feet in Earth's crust, extreme heat and pressure create metamorphic rocks; while lava bursts from volcanoes and cools to become igneous rock. This in-depth look at rocks and fossils gives students the chance to carry out investigations...
156) Welcome to the Ocean
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In this book, readers will dive beneath the ocean to discover how fish, marine mammals, and a whole host of animals that make this habitat their home form an ecosystem and rely on their habitat and each other for survival.
This title cleverly explores the connections between a range of ocean animals, plants, seaweeds, and other living things.
• Packed with curriculum science information
• See how ocean animals find or hunt for their food
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Enter the dark and dangerous world of the medieval knight. Find out how these skilled warriors fought in bloody battles, riding on fierce warhorses trained to kick and bite their masters' enemies. See the weaponry and armor used by knights, learn how knights began their training at just 8 years old, and explore the everyday lives of these historic warriors who fought in return for castles and treasure. And for fun!
158) Ocean Animals
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Take a plunge into the watery depths with this fun title filled with aquatic origami projects. Folding projects featuring whales, skates, crabs, and colorful fish are accessible with explicitly illustrated instructional text. As readers create various fishy crafts, they will learn vital facts and vocabulary about each ocean creature. The vibrant photos and colorful design is sure to make this book a splash!
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How did February 14 become Valentine's Day, a day people around the country celebrate love? And how did that day become a day filled with chocolate and sweets? Readers learn about the long history of Valentine's Day while they go beyond heart-shaped candies and make treats like rocky road chocolates, frozen strawberry yogurt desserts, and more. Full-color photographs accompany easy-to-follow instructions that assist readers in each recipe. Introductory...