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Learn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as an internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.
Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become...
Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become...
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"With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable insects on the planet. But despite their delicate beauty, these creatures are warriors. The moment they hatch, they're fighting for their lives. Everything is the enemy: from the very leaf they live on to the humans and animals around them to nature itself. How does such a tiny egg survive to become a butterfly? And even after emerging from the cocoon,...
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"The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters' lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor's role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we've heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that...
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The name of this Mexican holiday gives away the date it is always celebrated. Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in Spanish. This title gives young readers a history lesson about the Battle of Puebla, the fight the holiday honors, while also showing off festive Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
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In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.
To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence...
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"Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented...
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"The silly, simple premise is carried out splendidly; younger readers will be entranced by fascinating photos, bright colors, and googly eyes galore, while older readers will appreciate fast-fact boxes, clear explanations, and endless animal puns."—Booklist, STARRED Review
Can YOU tell a butt from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!
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"Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and a graphic organizer, that all explain...
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"Minecraft is a remarkably popular program among kids and adults alike! Its ability to allow users to create and journey through worlds made from their own imagination continues to captivate. This engaging text will reveal the logic, coding, and STEM skills that Minecraft can also provide to users with text that is carefully crafted for young readers. It will specifically break down how "redstone" blocks introduce and reinforce coding principles....
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The plastic industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.
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With numerous starred reviews and accolades, from award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave and dedicated young women who helped turn the tides of World War II for the Allies, with their hard work and determination at Bletchley Park.
"Events are brought to dramatic life through a treasure trove of photographs—which show the goings-on at Bletchley and the sobering progress
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"Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!"--
14) Scorpions
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces scorpions to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
15) Millipedes
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces millipedes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Publisher.
17) Centipedes
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces centipedes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
18) Mealworms
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mealworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
19) Termites
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces termites to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
20) South Africa
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"Home to some of the most amazing wildlife in the world, South Africa is a land set apart by its geography and history. This book introduces readers to this southernmost African nation, including the animals and ethnic groups that live there, the cultural traditions and pastimes, and the structure of government. Readers will enjoy a comprehensive look at the culture of South Africa, past and present. Engaging and accessible text is paired with bright...
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