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bibliography biography Juvenile works. Literature. Miscellanea. Trivia and miscellanea.Levy, Janey
Summary: Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. They'll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight. This imaginative and informative book reinforces important elementary science concepts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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Summary: In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560.2 LEVLevy, Janey
Contents: Death-dealing diseases -- Evil ebola -- Dangerous dengue -- Killer cholera -- Menacing malaria -- Nasty necrotizing fasciitis -- Murderous meningitis -- Monstrous MERS -- Fighting back.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.9 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580.2 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "Grizzly bears are a powerful, intimidating subspecies of brown bear. Just how threatening humans find them is revealed by the final part of their scientific name: Ursus arctos horribilis. Though much of their diet consists of fruit and nuts, make no mistake-these animals are apex predators. And they have the teeth and bite to prove it. Young readers will be delighted with what they learn about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.784 LEVLevy, Janey.
Summary: Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover. Their theoriesand the discoveries that prove and disprove themare highlighted in this fascinating volume, full of awe-inspiring facts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "The Bill of Rights-the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution-is an exceptionally important part of this essential document. Not only does the Bill of Rights guarantee individual liberties and place limits on government powers, but without the addition of the Bill of Rights, the Constitution itself might never have been approved. This absorbing volume discusses the Bill of Rights and how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Gov Cons LevyLevy, Janey
Summary: "Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: Mount Vernon, George Washingtons residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. Thats because its difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.4 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "It's something many Americans are certain is a solid fact: Columbus discovered America. But it's not true. First, Columbus never landed on the North American mainland. And second, how can someone "discover" a place that's already home to millions of people? In this lively and engaging book, readers will uncover the truth behind many myths about explorers in the Americas. Accessible text...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: "Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention will be paid to the most infamous-and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021