Hicks, Dwayne
Summary: "Your muscles can allow you to move-to run, jump, dance, and do much more. But how exactly do they work? Readers will discover the answer to this question and much more inside this book. The age-appropriate text is paired with clear, labeled diagrams to give readers a well-rounded approach to understanding the human musculature system. The text also includes information about muscle injuries...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.7 HICCastro, Rachel
Summary: Provides information on some amazing desert landscapes around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.41 CASCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 551.41 CASCastro, Rachel
Summary: Provides information on some amazing caves that have formed on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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Summary: "Describes animal stunts, including who accomplished these stunts and, to a certain degree, how"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636 SIMTerp, Gail
Summary: Provides information on some amazing canyons that have formed on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.44 TERRose, Simon
Summary: "Introduces readers to notable volcanoes around the world."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J551.2 ROSShea, Therese
Summary: "Animals have a lot in common with people: they eat, sleep, and have babies. That's sometimes where the similarities end! Rabbits, for example, eat their own poop so they can digest even more nutrients than they did the first time around. Readers might find this and other facts gross, but they'll also love to repeat them! Full-color photographs and diagrams complement a fun design full of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 SHEWilsdon, Christina
Summary: This fun, smart guide answers kids' questions as it takes them on a journey through the human body and all its systems. The book is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top-10 lists, simple experiments, and weird-but-true wacky details. Full color.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 WILGagne, Tammy
Summary: From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for military action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623.4 GAGCrane, Cody
Summary: What are fossils and how do they form? What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found? This introduction to fossils covers the basics from the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 CRACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J560 CRAHolzweiss, Kristina
Summary: "Learn how to complete DIY projects dealing with electricity. Along the way, get a look at some of history's most incredible inventions and scientific discoveries."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 537 HOLBodden, Valerie.
Summary: Provides a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of koalas, Australia's tree-climbing marsupials.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 BODFabiny, Sarah
Summary: "Without risking life or limb, readers can explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon in this Where Is ...? title. Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the 'population' of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life--animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEHolzweiss, Kristina
Summary: "Learn how to complete DIY projects dealing with aviation. Along the way, get a look at some of history's most incredible inventions and scientific discoveries."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: "Learn how to complete DIY projects dealing with basic machines and robots. Along the way, get a look at some of history's most incredible inventions and scientific discoveries."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press/Scholastic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621 HOLHolzweiss, Kristina
Summary: "Movement is a key part of many inventions. In this book, readers will discover the science behind movement by building their own carousel, speedboat, and solar-powered fan. They will find out how different types of energy work and which forces affect moving objects. They will also learn about some of historys coolest moving inventions." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 531 HOLHerrington, Lisa M.
Summary: Discusses the reasons why animals migrate and provides examples of the migratory behavior of different animals around the world, including monarch butterflies, emperor penguins, wildebeests, and the gray whale.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press,, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.56 HERPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "What makes an ant an ant? What are the coolest ants from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.796 PETRiggs, Kate
Summary: "Meet the amazing brown bear! This book explores the different habitats of brown bears, including Kodiak and grizzlies, what foods they forage for, how cub are raised, and much more. A folk talk retells the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Creative Company 2023
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Summary: "Meet the lemur! Learn about how this primate lives on Madagascar. Elementary-aged readers will discover lemurs of all sizes, from the tiny mouse lemur to the much bigger Indri. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A folk tale from Madagascar explains where lemurs came from. Part of Creative Education's Amazing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 BODBodden, Valerie
Summary: "Meet the prairie dog! Learn about how this rodent communicates with different barks. Elementary-aged readers will discover prairie dog towns. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating little mammals. A Native American folk tale explains why prairie dogs watch coyotes so closely. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.36 BODBodden, Valerie
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookout"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.74 BODBodden, Valerie
Summary: This revised edition surveys key aspects of polar bears, describing the swimming Arctic mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have short tails.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 BODBodden, Valerie.
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crocodiles, a family of sharp-toothed reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crocodiles have rough skin"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2010