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134 produkter
134 produkter
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This book describes the planet Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter. The text discusses Saturn’s distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have learned about Saturn over time.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010553 kr
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This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Moon''s orbit around Earth, phases of the Moon and eclipses, the Moon''s effect on tides, and more.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010557 kr
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This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets that make up our solar system; the Sun as the center of the solar system; and more.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010553 kr
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This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the Sun, which is the center of our solar system and the system''s largest object. As a star, it has tremendous energy, which draws the planets into regular orbits, influences their weather systems, and provides the conditions for life on Earth.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010589 kr
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Did you know Dr. Seuss is not a real doctor? Dr. Seuss was the fun name chosen by writer Theodor Geisel.
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PDF, Engelska, 2010644 kr
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What insect has wings with orange, white, and black patterns? A monarch butterfly! But do you know what monarchs do in the fall? Or how monarchs change throughout their lives? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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PDF, Engelska, 2010644 kr
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What animal has thick fur, strong paws, and likes to swim on its back? Sea otters! But do you know where sea otters live? Or how they stay warm in cold water? Read this book to find out!Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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PDF, Engelska, 2010650 kr
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In December 1620, a group of English settlers stepped out of their boats and climbed up the shore to a point overlooking a small harbor. Known as the Pilgrims, they had traveled far on the Mayflower. Behind them was the vast Atlantic Ocean. Before them was the wilderness of North America. They called their new home the Plymouth Colony. But who were the Pilgrims? Why had they left England? And what lay ahead for them over the long winter in Plymouth? Discover the facts about the Pilgrims and their struggle to build a colony in the New World.
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PDF, Engelska, 2011644 kr
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Its lights flash. Its sirens blare. This ambulance is on the move!What are an ambulance’s lights and sirens for? And who rides in the back of an ambulance? Read this book to find out!Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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PDF, Engelska, 2011650 kr
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In the early 1800s, many black slaves in the southern states began to risk their lives to gain freedom in the North. They escaped from plantations with no money to buy food and no maps to help them find their way. They could travel only at night. If runaway slaves were caught, they could be beaten to death. Still, many slaves tried to flee. Slave catchers chased them, but the runaways seemed to disappear into thin air—or through a secret underground escape route. So how did slaves escape from their masters? Where did they hide? How did the slaves communicate with each other and the people who were helping them? Discover the facts about the brave men and women who formed the Underground Railroad. Learn how their secret work changed the lives of thousands of slaves.
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PDF, Engelska, 2011644 kr
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What space objects can have millions of times more mass than our Sun, but they remain invisible? Black holes! Their gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. In this book, you''ll learn about one of the amazing wonders of space. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What''s Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
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PDF, Engelska, 2011644 kr
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How long does it take to get into outer space? About nine minutes! Powerful vehicles carry people beyond Earth''s atmosphere in a short time. But astronauts train for years before they go on missions. In this book, you''ll learn about what it''s like to be an astronaut in space! As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What’s Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
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PDF, Engelska, 2011644 kr
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What’s longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth''s surface? It’s the International Space Station. In this book, you''ll learn how the station was built and how crew members live and work there. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What''s Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams will help you discover the answers!
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PDF, Engelska, 2012644 kr
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In June 1692, a jury in Salem, Massachusetts, found Bridget Bishop guilty of performing witchcraft. The only evidence against her was villagers'' testimony. As punishment she was publicly hanged. Meanwhile, local girls had been behaving oddly for months. They cried out of being pinched or choked by a witch''s spirit. The girls accused neighbors, outcasts, and respected community members of tormenting them. As fear spread through Salem, jails filled with the accused. In the end, nineteen people were hanged for witchcraft in one of the darkest moments in U.S. history. But what led to this terrifying event? Who was likely to be accused? Why did the witchcraft fever finally come to an end? Discover the facts about the Salem Witchcraft Trials and the mark they left on the U.S. justice system.
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PDF, Engelska, 2012644 kr
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In June 1776, colonial delegates to the Continental Congress began writing a document to set up a new country—with a government independent from Britain. The Articles of Confederation created a limited centralized government, with states keeping most of the power. After sixteen months of debate, delegates finally passed the Articles on November 15, 1777. But afterward, many conflicts arose. It became clear that the country needed—but also feared—a stronger central government. The states sent delegates to another meeting called the Constitutional Convention, out of which came the U.S. Constitution. So who attended the Continental Congress? How did the Articles of Confederation hold the country together during the Revolutionary War? What was Shay''s Rebellion? Discover the facts about the Articles of Confederation and learn how this document influenced the formation of the U.S. government.
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PDF, Engelska, 2013553 kr
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Did you realize that swimming suits used to weigh 22 pounds (about 10 kilograms)? Or that the first people to wear high heels were French royalty (even the king!) in the 1500s? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every day. From the society woman who invented bras to the Swiss inventor who came up with the idea for Velcro, you''ll find out how we got some of our favorite fashion inventions.
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PDF, Engelska, 2013553 kr
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Did you know that the world''s first submarine traveled the Thames River in England way back in 1615? Or that early cars had three wheels instead of four? Get ready to learn the fascinating stories behind inventions you use every day. From the motorcycle inventor who died while riding his creation to the engineers who figured out a better way to launch humans into space, you''ll find out how we got the transportation inventions that get us where we''re going.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015553 kr
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Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult, she became an engineer and works at NASA building spacecraft. Ericsson was one of the few girls in her middle school who loved math and science. Years later, she became the first woman to receive a PhD in mechanical engineering from Howard University. At NASA, she''s helped build spacecraft that can map the moon, monitor climate change, or even bring soil and rocks back from Mars. Learn how Ericsson''s passion for science has helped her pave the way for future engineers.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015557 kr
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Have you ever scrolled through a news feed on Facebook? Ruchi Sanghvi helped design this and other Facebook features. She joined Facebook—then a small Silicon Valley startup company—after moving from India to the United States to study computer engineering. With her help, Facebook quickly became one of the largest social networking sites in the world. Sanghvi was the first female engineer at Facebook, and it wasn''t easy blazing a trail for women in her field. But nothing stopped her from following her dreams. Her contributions at Facebook helped connect people from around the globe. Even women from Sanghvi''s home country of India used Facebook to speak out for equal rights. Discover how this young female immigrant became a top-notch engineer who changed the tech world forever.
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PDF, Engelska, 2015553 kr
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Have you ever solved a tricky puzzle? As kids, Joanna Kelley and her siblings had fun solving the math and science challenges their parents invented at the dinner table. Later, Kelly''s love of science puzzles inspired her to investigate the building blocks of life. Kelley became a geneticist, a scientist who studies DNA. DNA is the set of instructions inside every living thing—a code that shapes appearance and behavior. Kelley set out to better understand how the code works. She focuses on a wide range of animals, from great apes to tiny insects. What she learns about their DNA can tell scientists a lot about human DNA too. Follow Kelley''s path from curious kid to groundbreaking scientist.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what an emperor penguin has in common with an Antarctic petrel. Learn what sets an emperor penguin apart from an osprey. Readers will compare key traits of emperor penguins—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what a bald eagle has in common with a spotted owl. Learn what sets a bald eagle apart from an osprey. Readers will compare key traits of bald eagles—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what an ostrich has in common with a secretary bird. Learn what sets an ostrich apart from a merlin. Readers will compare key traits of ostriches—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what the toco toucan has in common with the tropical kingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the rock wren. Readers will compare key traits of toco toucans—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes the toco toucan a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what the pileated woodpecker has in common with the wood thrush. Learn what sets it apart from the American flamingo. Readers will compare key traits of pileated woodpeckers—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016553 kr
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See what a California condor has in common with a turkey vulture. Learn what sets them apart from a brown-headed cowbird. Readers will compare key traits of California condors—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016502 kr
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Explore the fascinating life of fireflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their unique way of communicating. The book''s captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the colorful photos, and helpful chapter headings aid readers in locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016497 kr
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Explore the unique aspects of snails, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, their diet, and what all that slime is used for. Captions pair with the book''s images to point out key visual details to readers, and chapter headings assist readers in locating information and main ideas. Readers will also find text features for further information such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016497 kr
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Learn about the many intriguing aspects of spiders, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they use webs to catch their next meal. Captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the book''s photographs, and chapter headings assist readers with locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016497 kr
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Examine the interesting characteristics of worms, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they get their food. Captions are paired with photos in the book to point out key visual details to readers, and chapter headings assist in locating information and main ideas. For further exploration, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.