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Zig and Wikki in something ate my homework Zig and Wikki in something ate my homework Nadja Spiegelman Zig and Wikki arrive on earth to seach for a pet for Zig's class assignment. OL13847363W
Coal Coal Roman Espejo "Coal : is coal the future of energy?; Is coal use justified?; Should coal use be phased out?; Is coal mining safe?"-- OL15920705W
In search of sasquatch In search of sasquatch Kelly Milner Halls "Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is considered a cryptid--a creature of cryptozoology. What is cryptozoology? According to author and cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, it is the study of creatures not… OL15920716W
Genetic engineering Genetic engineering Lauri S. Friedman "Genetic Engineering: Is Genetic Engineering Ethical?; Should Society Embrace Genetically Engineered Food?; How Should Genetic Engineering Be Regulated?"-- OL16134473W
A black hole is not a hole A black hole is not a hole Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How were they discovered? Can we visit one? Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano takes readers on a ride through the galaxies (ours, and others), answering these… OL16295890W
Towns and cities Towns and cities Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,Oxford Designers and Illustrators Are we doing enough to make our towns and cities sustainable? Is green thinking making a difference? We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's always in the news and it affects our… OL16498940W
Endangered species Endangered species Lauri S. Friedman "Endangered Species: Is Species Extinction a Serious Problem?; What Are the Most Significant Threats to Endangered Species?; How Should Humans Respond to Species Decline?"-- OL16540298W
Johannes Kepler and the new astronomy Johannes Kepler and the new astronomy James R. Voelkel A biography of the German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion. OL16929903W
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                Explorer Travel Guides Mountains Explorer Travel Guides Chris Oxlade,HL Studios Staff If you were going to climb and explore in a mountainous environment, what would you need to know? What would you pack? And who would be helpful to take along? This book gives you the knowledge you ne… OL17564613W
From the dinosaurs of the past to the birds of the present From the dinosaurs of the past to the birds of the present Marianne Johnston Describes the evolution of dinosaurs and birds and discusses how the two groups may be related. OL17839509W
Splish, splash, zooborns! Splish, splash, zooborns! Andrew Bleiman Presents photographs and information about baby zoo animals, from hippos and elephants to dolphins and seals, who manage the summer heat by splashing in the cool water. OL17862765W
Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? Marian B. Jacobs Discusses scientific theories regarding the disappearance of the dinosaurs including disease, climate changes, starvation, and a meteor collision. OL1835783W
Quaking aspen Quaking aspen Bonnie Holmes Describes the life-cycle of the quaking aspen, its role in the ecosystem, and the threat to aspens from animals and people. OL1933461W
Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker Ginger Wadsworth Introduces Benjamin Banneker, a free black man of the eighteenth century who loved to learn and used his knowledge and observations to build a wooden clock, write an almanac, and help survey the stre… OL19830434W
Where is the Amazon? Where is the Amazon? Sarah Fabiny Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland. OL20026684W
Valleys Valleys Ellen Labrecque "Read Valleys to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different valley types, how valleys are formed, and what living things can be found in and around valley… OL20913723W
Homes Homes Chris Oxlade This book explores the science behind homes. It looks at topics such as building materials, electricity, water and the machines that help us in the home e.g. dishwashers. OL21379547W
The environment The environment Lynn M. Zott "Opposing Viewpoints: The Environment: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of high… OL23181038W
Water cycle on weather day Water cycle on weather day KlevaKids.com Inc "This magical story introduces the concept of the water cycle. The sun evaporates water that turns to mist. The mist condenses as it rises into the atmosphere due to colder temperatures at higher ele… OL28941857W
Creating Modern Maps Creating Modern Maps Cynthia Kennedy Henzel Discusses the improvements made to navigational instruments and printing techniques since the Age of Exploration. OL9960549W
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