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1) The pearl
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"For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of better life for his impoverished family. His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors, and even his loving wife cannot temper his obsession or stem the events leading to tragedy. Kino and his wife illustrate the fall from innocence of people who believe that wealth erases all problems"--P. [4] of cover.
10) Exploring rivers
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Describes the discovery and exploration of the major rivers of the world from earliest times to the present day.
11) Exploring space
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Traces the history of space travel, from the design of the first rockets to the space shuttle missions.
15) Dinosaurs
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Introduces dinosaurs, discussing the different categories, what they looked like, what they ate, how we know about them through the study of fossils, and why they may have become extinct.
16) The human body
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Examines the structure and function of various parts of the human body, including skin, hair, muscles, and bones, and describes how the various parts of the brain sense our environment and coordinate our actions.
18) Space
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Examines the nature of outer space, our solar system, and our universe, including descriptions of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as constellations, nebulas and black holes.
19) Birds
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Text, illustrations, and activities explore various aspects of the world of birds, including their physical structure, habitats, and behavior.