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Theodore Roosevelt
Dan Elish.
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96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
"This series provides comprehensive information on the presidents of the United States and places each within his historical and cultural context. It also explores the formative events of his times and how he respond"--Provided by publisher.
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Those amazing musical instruments! : your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories
Genevieve Helsby with Marin Alsop as your guide.
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176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
From the cello to the drums, this book takes readers on a musical tour, with notes on the history, construction, and sounds of the instruments. The interactive CD-ROM includes individual musical samples giving readers an audible example of each instrument. Full color.
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The tooth book : a guide to healthy teeth and gums
Edward Miller.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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Tree of life : the incredible biodiversity of life on earth
written by Rochelle Strauss ; illustrated by Margot Thompson.
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40 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
An introduction to biodiversity, showing how living things are classified, or organized, into five branches.
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Twice a hero : Polish American heroes of the American Revolution : Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski
written by Dirk Wales ; illustrated by Lynn Ihsen Peterson.
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31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 32 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
The wonder of American Revolutionary history is fully presented in this story of two young Polish men who applied their idealism and wish for liberty to the Revolutionary War. Particularly important is that one of these heroes won major battles without firing a shot. A DVD is included to expand the stories. Illustrations.
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The very hungry lion : a folktale
adapted by Gita Wolf ; art by Indrapramit Roy.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
This story, about a very hungry, lazy lion who is outsmarted by his prey, is based on an ancient East Indian fable - back cover.
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Volcanoes & earthquakes
Ken Rubin.
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64 p. : col. ill., col. maps. : 28 cm.
INsiders brings volcanoes & earthquakes to life, with the most up-to-date information and state-of-the-art 3-D illustrations that practically leap off every page, stimulating minds and imaginations in a whole new way.
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Weird weather : everything you didn't want to know about climate change but probably should find out
Kate Evans ; with an introduction by George Monbiot.
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One of England’s most talented young comic artists offers up a scathingly funny and carefully researched exploration of climate change, presenting it to readers through the eyes of an idealistic adolescent, a fat cat businessman, and a mad scientist. The book explains the science behind global warming, shows how it is progressing, and says what is being and not being done to stop the problem. Detailed references, suggestions for further reading, and lists of climate change organizations and websites open up possibilities for future exploration by readers, while the comic book format piques the interest of even the most reluctant.
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We're riding on a caravan : an adventure on the silk road
written by Laurie Krebs ; illustrated by Helen Cann.
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Explore a world of stunning silk, delicious spices and exotic trade locations in this rhyming tale about a Chinese familys journey along the Silk Road, the trade route that ran thousands of miles through Asia.
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What's inside your tummy, Mommy?
Abby Cocovini.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Uses life-size illustrations to show the growth and development of a baby inside the womb from the first month until birth.
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When the wolves returned : restoring nature's balance in Yellowstone
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent ; photographs by Dan Hartman and Cassie Hartman.
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39 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
When wolves were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park the natural system was out of balance. Shows the return of the wolves to the park and the natural balance being restored.
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Women of the Harlem Renaissance
by Lisa Beringer McKissack.
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48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
In the 1920s and 1930s, New York City's community of Harlem was filled with Creative work in literature, art, and music. At the heart of this cultural explosion were talented women who took their experiences of being black females and shaped them into meaningful careers as writers, artists, and musicians. Having been fortunate enough to pursue educational and career opportunities, the women of the Harlem Renaissance moved beyond more typical female roles of the time. Today, they are remembered and respected not only for their work but also for their ability to inspire. Book jacket.
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