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2) How high?
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Life on the snowy slopes of the world's tallest mountains isn't always easy. However, some animals have learned how to thrive in this challenging environment. This exciting title will help young readers learn about these unusual animals including the Himalayan tahr and Himalayan marmot that have made mountain peaks their home. Following life sciences curricula, readers will gain an understanding of how these creatures have adapted to the dangers of...
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"Flamingos, jack-o'-lanterns, and six other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of height. Through the use of whimsical composite photos and a hint of text, pre-readers learn the height of a giraffe, a snowman, a tennis ball, and more"--
13) What's up?
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Introduces the concepts of atmosphere and altitude by taking the reader gradually higher, from people's height to that of stairs, trees, buildings, mountains, the moon, and stars.
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"Earth's landscape can be vastly different from region to region, and it's always changing! The shifting plates on which the planet's crust sits cause some areas to rise, while others sink. The Dead Sea in the Middle East is the lowest dry place on Earth, about 1,300 feet (396 m) below sea level. In the ocean, Challenger Deep is home to some creepy marine life, much different than anything we see near the surface. These interesting places and others...