London, Martha

Summary: Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for...

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.51 LON

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.51 LON

Huddleston, Emma

Summary: Explore soil's layers from the nutrient-rich topsoil to the rocky base. Learn about the cycle of life and decay, soil's organic and inorganic materials, and the ways soil supports life on Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.57 HUD

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J557.57 HUD

London, Martha

Summary: Explore the ocean's layers from the sunny surface zone to the pitch-black trenches. Learn about the abundant life around coral reefs, how different species adapted to their environment, and why life on the ocean floor depends on the layers above. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 LON

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.46 LON

Davis, Lynn

Summary: "The car changed travel forever. Henry Ford started a car-making revolution. Kids can read this book to find out how Ford transformed America with his cars. They will learn how many cars Ford made before the Model T Ford"--Publisher's website.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FOR

Beason, Jimmy

Summary: This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BEA

Taylor, Diane C. (Diane Carol)

Summary: Who were the artists of the Renaissance? Why do we still learn from Renaissance art? Using an inquiry-based approach, readers are introduced to the Italian Renaissance as it was experienced by five of the world's most renowned artists: Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. Readers will learn about the biographies of these Renaissance artists through the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709 TAY

Taylor, Diane C. (Diane Carol)

Summary: Discusses what engineering is, highlighting female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in the field and providing activities, including building a suspension bridge, designing and building a kite, and investigating processed food.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 TAY