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Zettwoch, Dan

Summary: "Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2022

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624.2 ZET

Flood, Joe

Summary: In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.9 FLO

Woollcott, Tory

Summary: "In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018

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Hirsch, Andy

Summary: "In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020

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Drozd, Anne

Summary: "Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--Back cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018

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Vanderklugt, Kyla

Summary: "That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow's brain...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 598.8 VAN

Reed, M. K.

Summary: "As snowpocalypse descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019

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Hirsch, Andy

Summary: "Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it's Menlo the mech's job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second Books 2023

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 537.022 HIR

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 573.022 HIR

Prince, Liz

Summary: With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.89 PRI

Viola, Jason

Summary: An engaging graphic-novel introduction to the human gastrointestinal tract discusses the science that underlies digestion, counseling students on subjects ranging from saliva and nutrient processing to illness and friendly bacteria.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second Books 2021

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Viola, Jason

Summary: "Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019

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Hirsch, Andy

Summary: How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 HIR

Wilgus, Alison

Summary: "In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press 2017

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Flood, Joe

Summary: Presented in comic book format, this in-depth introduction to sharks examines their undersea terrain, their cunning adaptability, and their staggering variety. Includes glossary.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 FLO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature Get Flood

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