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Wars are destructive events, but they also spur the development of new technologies. From the firearms of the American Revolution to the drones of the modern War on Terror, technology has played important roles in armed conflicts. War Technology looks at major advances and how they affected the battlefield. Learn how these technologies changed the way soldiers fight.
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"Throughout the world's oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
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"Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet."--
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"The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
8) Chief Joseph
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"How much do you know about Chief Joseph? Find out the facts you need to know about this leader of the Nez Perce people. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
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"Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do...
11) Ida B. Wells
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"How much do you know about Ida B. Wells? Find out the facts you need to know about this journalist and activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
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"Encourage good citizenship and teach young readers about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Readers will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights. Written at-level and with curriculum-based content, students will learn about the events leading up to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and how this important document still...
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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
15) Marian Anderson
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"How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
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The Declaration of Independence was a key document in shaping the course of American history and severing the colonies' ties to England. Young readers will learn about the events that led to the writing and creation of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on the colonists' lives, and why it is one of America's most significant symbols of liberty.
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Discover why soil is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
What's so great about soil? A lot, actually! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked-or even annoying-part of nature is essential to our world. We need soil to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Soil is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back...
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Discover why BEES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate a lot of plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bees? will have young...