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1) Volcanoes
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Introduces volcanoes, describing how they form, why they erupt, and some of the most explosive eruptions throughout history.
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"Discover shocking stats and surprising facts; inspirational interviews with National Geographic explorers and leading researchers who are working tirelessly to protect the planet; tons of simple suggestions for sustainable swaps; and more eco-friendly choices and smart action steps. This book answers all of your burning questions about plastic and offers tangible ways to get involved, reduce plastic use, and create a more plastic-free future!"--Amazon.com....
6) Lemurs
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"Explore the rainforests, mountains, and swamps of Madagascar to discover bouncy, pouncy lemurs! Swing through trees, slurp juicy fruits, and hang out with the troop. Learn all about these amazing animals--including what people are doing to help protect them"--Back cover.
8) Elephants
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"Stomp, tromp, and clomp through jungles and savannas to meet the world's nose-iest animal, the elephant! Learn all about their families, homes, and special body parts, and discover how people are working to save these gentle giants"--Back cover.
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"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!" -- Back cover.
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
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"Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will...
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"From award-winning author Melissa Stewart comes the grossest journey through the animal world you'll ever take. From ants to zebras, get ready to discover some seriously strange animal behaviors. Slurp up soupy insides with houseflies, spit sticky saliva to build nests with birds, and fend off predators with poop-flinging caterpillars and farting snakes. And that's just the tip of the dung pile! These yucky habits may seem surprising to us, but they're...
14) So cool! Frogs
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Some are see-through. Some are poisonous. Some are totally slimy and sticky. Let's face it, frogs are so cool! In this hilarious and absolutely ribbit-ing series from National Geographic Kids, your favorite cool creatures get their turn at center stage! With awesome action shots, fierce froggy facts, and wicked wit, So cool! is the must-own collectible series for every animal lover!
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"No doubt about it, water is fascinating! It's also essential. Every living thing on Earth needs it, from big blue whales to teeny, tiny bacteria. But our planet is facing some serious water problems: Drinkable water isn't easily accessible to everyone, the demands for water around the globe are increasing while the supply is limited, and some human actions are causing disastrous ripple effects downstream for ecosystems and the animals that live in...
17) Code this!: puzzles, games, challenges, and computer coding concepts for the problem-solver in you!
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Programming concepts come to life in this kid-friendly intro to the basics of computer science and coding, with puzzles, games, and quirky characters. Welcome to the Coder Crew, where you're on a mission. You'll write algorithms to find hidden treasures, decode ciphers to read secret messages, create loops to program an expedition, and more. Along the way, you'll learn the art of figuring out how to do things in general. That's called computer science....
18) Ancient Egypt
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Presents strange but true facts about life in ancient Egypt, from the invention of the toothbrush and the burial of King Tut to the development of the world's first police force.