Kingston, Seth
Summary: "Lightning occurs when a cloud visibly discharges electricity. We see this as a flash of light, often during a thunderstorm. However, lightning also happens during snowstorms and dust storms and in the dust and gases volcanoes give off when they erupt. In this book, readers learn how lightning forms, why thunder accompanies lightning, and more. Fun fact boxes provide supplemental information to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.56 KINKingston, Seth
Summary: "Shooting stars aren't actually stars-they're meteors! When a meteoroid, or space rock, enters Earth's atmosphere, it creates the streak of light called a meteor. Readers learn how meteors form, what meteor showers are, what meteorites are, and more. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information, while detailed diagrams and a graphic organizer depict the information presented in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.5 KINGolusky, Jackie
Summary: "Readers learn what makes Earth so unique among the planets in our solar system. This title covers Earth's formation, the unique presence of life, and climate change"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 GOLWhite, Arisa
Summary: Presents the life of a California ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heyday 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MASMilroy, Liz
Summary: "Did you know Mercury doesn't have any moons? In this energetic text, readers will get a glimpse of interesting facts and scientific explanations about what makes Mercury unique"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Summary: "See how Venus compares to all the neighboring planets. Cool facts and scientific information will help young readers explore the hottest planet in our solar system"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.42 MILGolusky, Jackie
Summary: "Beginning readers get a close-up look at the coolest facts and science about Mars. The latest scientific discoveries and space missions are discussed in this accessible and energetic text"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 GOLGolusky, Jackie
Summary: "Did you know that Neptune is the windiest planet in the solar system? Discover more about Neptune in this exciting look at the farthest planet from the sun"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Summary: "Learn about Saturn's vast and beautiful network of rings, and see how it is similar to or different from other planets. Updated scientific discoveries accompany this lively text for beginning readers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Summary: "This cold, giant planet may be far away, but scientists know lots about it and are striving to discover even more. Learn all about Uranus and what makes it such a cool planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Summary: 'Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Detroit Lions one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2016
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Summary: "Find out what makes Jupiter different from other planets in this scientific exploration. Readers will learn about the planet's weather, moons, space missions, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Some dinosaurs are fast. Some are tall. Some have horns and spikes! Which dinosaurs would you like to meet?" --Cover, page 4.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Use your reading superpowers to learn all about farm animals - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Farm Animals is a beautifully designed reader about farm favorites and their babies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Children 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN FARLoh-Hagan, Virginia
Summary: "The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Larry "Seven Fingers" Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ITLYang, Yang
Summary: "As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 567.9 YANBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: Young readers will learn where beavers live, how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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Summary: Desde los autos, los autobuses y las bicicletas que van por las calles, hasta los museos, los restaurantes y lost teatros llenos de gente. Las páginas de este libro te invitan a descubrir muchos lugares de una ciudad llena de actividad.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH BROBrown, Carron
Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BROKochalka, James
Summary: "Johnny Boo creates an incredible Ice Cream Computer that can turn anything into delicious ice cream. Old toys that you don't want to play with anymore? Ice cream! Clods of dirt and grass? Ice cream! It works great ... until Squiggle decides to turn himself into ice cream! Then: Johnny Boo time travels to the future, where the Mean Little Boy tries to add him to his butterfly collection. Can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf Productions 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J GRAPHIC KOCHiggins, Nadia
Summary: An introduction to Siberian huskies, covering their personalities, behaviors, physical characteristics, and such defining features as their blue eyes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 HIGSummary: "Follow me through the garden! Meet small animals, bugs, and spiders along the way" -- page [4] of cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: From space, our planet looks mostly blue. That's because most of Earth's surface is covered in water. Learn about the Earth's water, and the water cycle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.48 LAWAnthony, William
Summary: "Have you ever wondered how a chick in an egg becomes an adult chicken? This colorful life science guide shows you how it works! Real-life photographs combined with charming illustrations are sure to interest even the most reluctant readers. The manageable text was designed to draw readers into the learning process with fun, interactive instructions"--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023