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"Calling all roboticists. Does the idea of designing and building bots make your synapses sizzle? Do you take things apart and put them back together just because? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting your career in robotics!"--
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"Imagine you live in Pompeii in the year 79 and the rumblings start, followed by a terrible explosion that darkens the city of Pompeii for 18 hours. The terror of that momentous volcanic eruption is detailed from the point of view of a barber who lives and works in Pompeii. Come experience this day from his perspective, and find out if he survives."--Provided by publisher.
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"¡Ssss! Muchas personas les tienen miedo a las serpientes. Algunas serpientes son peligrosas. Pero la mayoría son inofensivas. ¿Crees que una serpiente sería una buena mascota? ¡Explora el mundo de estas criaturas curiosas para saber!"--Page 4 of cover.
Ssss! Many people are afraid of snakes. Some snakes are dangerous, but most are harmless. Do you think a snake would be a good pet? Explore the world of these curious creatures to find out.
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"Stepping into the World of William Shakespeare offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in engaging subject area content. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension with different learner types. Stepping into the World of William Shakespeare features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, this text connects...
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Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, readers are encouraged to learn all about (and use) their brains.
10) Horses up close
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Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to horses, including what they look like, how they live, and the many ways they have helped humans throughout history. Includes a list of words to know.
12) Our Earth
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Introduces early readers to the planet Earth, discussing its atmosphere and layers.
14) Snakes up close
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Photographs and simple text introduce children to snakes.
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Have you ever heard of The Excited Burro or Ringel Ringel? These are games that children play in other countries. Children play different games in different parts of the world, but they all have fun! Vibrant photos, diagrams, maps, informational text, and interesting facts invite readers to learn the way children around the world play the same games as they do in this delightful nonfiction title.
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Take a journey into the wild world of reptiles and amphibians! Readers will learn about crocodiles, lizards, snakes, tortoises, and salamanders. Featuring a glossary, index, colorful images and charts, intriguing facts, and clear, informative text, readers will be sure to be enthralled as they move through this engaging book.
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"Imagine living on the moon or riding in a self-driving car. Engineers are working to make these things realities! Right now, engineers are designing things that affect our everyday lives. You can thank an engineer for your phone, lights in your home, and your transportation to school. The work that engineers do influences almost everything around us and helps to solve problems for people around the world."--
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Did you know that most animals in the world don't have backbones? Learn more about invertebrates in this engaging nonfiction book. Readers will learn all about mollusks, arthropods, arachnids, and crustaceans while being stimulated from cover to cover with its detailed images and charts, intriguing facts, and informative text.