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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
1) Hamsters
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of hamsters, animals that originated in Syria.
2) King cobras
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Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, where it lives, how it survives, and much more.
3) Mardi Gras
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Explains the history and customs of Mardi Gras, the significance of the holiday, the ways in which it is celebrated, and more.
5) Librarians
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Little readers will learn all about what librarians do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
6) Earth day
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"Readers will learn about the origin of Earth Day and the conservation movement in the United States. Key players such as Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes are introduced, leading up to the very first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. Also discussed are the changes brought about by Earth Day."--
8) Sheep
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Introduces sheep, and describes their appearance, the sounds they make, what they eat, their climbing ability, and how they pass their time on a farm. --
10) Skateboarding
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Promotes fitness, health, nutrition and goal setting while familiarizing readers with skateboarding as an aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise.
12) Cows
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Introduces cattle, and describes their appearance, the sounds they make, what they eat, and how they pass their time on a farm.
13) Cinco de Mayo
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This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
14) Yoga
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Readers will discover how yoga promotes fitness and health in this informative title. Engaging text, full-color photos, and a supplemental diagram introduce them to the health benefits of yoga, such as improving flexibility, muscular strength, and balance, as well as helping calm the mind and ease stress. Readers will become familiar with different types of yoga, common poses, necessary gear, and safety. Nutrition and goal setting are also discussed,...
15) Oil to gas
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Oil to Gas is a fun book that explores how gas came to be. Beginning readers will discover how things change and grow with large photos and short, simple sentences.
16) Swimming
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Presents information about swimming, including the different types of swimming, how swimming exercises the body, the health benefits it provides, and how to swim safely.
17) Dancing
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Presents information about dancing, including the different types of dancing a person can do, how dancing exercises the body, the health benefits it provides, how to prepare for a dance session, and how to dance safely.
18) Hiking
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Simple text and photographs introduce children to hiking for health.
19) Flower to honey
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Flower to Honey is a fun book that explores how honey came to be. Beginning readers will discover how things change and grow with large photos and short, simple sentences.
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