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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at subzero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer to Indigenous Peoples and scientists. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, and find out which explorer reached the South pole first. Discover,...
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times. Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the mummification process. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even what happened when pets were mummified! Meet some famous mummified remains from around...
Series
Publisher
Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with family and friends?
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
What was it like in the African American Harlem of the 1920s, bursting with new ideas, music, art and style? Children will love to find out about the creativity and achievements of the African American community during the incredible place and time known as the 'Harlem renaissance'.
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is a wonderful way for young readers of all backgrounds to learn about the contributions that Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent have made to the U.S. throughout history. The book strives to have as wide a scope as possible. It begins with a historical survey--starting from early AAPI immigration from various Asia-Pacific regions to the U.S. in the nineteenth...
7) Singapore
Author
Series
Publisher
Redback Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Let's go, Globetrotters! Inside each book you'll find maps, statistics, fun facts and photographs, as well as current information on the people, culture and landscape of each country. utiful jumping spiders!"--
8) Laos
Author
Series
Publisher
Redback Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Let's go, Globetrotters! We're traveling to Laos to discover its ancient temples, glowing festivals, bustling river life and incredible animals. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in Laotian, then visit some of the most beautiful locations in Laos.
9) In the pond
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
What is a pond? Learn about ponds and what kinds of plants and animals live there
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants & Flowers is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides, sensory scavenger hunts, activities such as Paint with Dandelions, Watch a Flower Grow, and discovery zone pages with tips for identifying plants and flowers, plant science, leaf shapes, seeds, pollination, and more.
Author
Publisher
Square Fish, Roaring Brook Press/Flash Point
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and trials of the Jewish girl who spent two years hiding from the Nazis in a secret apartment in the Netherlands, and includes photographs of the famous diary and her hiding place, as well as school pictures.
16) Flight
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Soar into the high-flying world of aircraft with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Flight is an essential guide to the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Young readers will pour over stunning photography, alongside fascinating facts, of aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, as well as helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Learn how technology...
17) Ant antics
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Use your reading superpowers to learn about some of the trillions of ants in our world.
18) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs. Illustrated with fabulous photos and artwork. Easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert. Internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
19) Tenzing Norgay
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Chomolungma or Everest. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The most exciting edition yet of the world's best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it's a one-stop shop for every curious kid! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more....
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