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1) Florida
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Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.
4) New Mexico
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of New Mexico.
6) Oklahoma
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"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."--
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Describes how mountains, canyons, and other landforms were made and discusses how the forces of nature have changed the appearance and structure of the land. Includes a map indicating the location of natural landforms, color photos, a quiz, a glossary, and an index.
10) Energy
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Explains the concept of energy, the laws describing how it works, and how scientists have studied it over the years.
11) Asia
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Provides a brief overview of the geography, wildlife, history, and people of Asia.
12) Electricity
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Explores what electricity is made of, how it works, and how humans have learned to create and control it.
13) Steve Jobs
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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the co-founder and long-time CEO of Apple Computers and former CEO of Pixar.
14) Gravity
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Discusses how gravity works, how it is related to mass and weight, and what important discoveries scientists have made about it over the years.
15) Abraham Lincoln
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Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer, and as sixteenth president of the United States guided the country during the Civil War.
16) Earthquakes
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A study of earthquakes and the science behind them.
18) Deserts
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Explores the desert ecology, discusses how some are formed, and explains how people, animals, and plants survive there.
20) Stars
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An illustrated introduction to stars that explains where stars come from, the different types of stars, how stars are studied, and related topics.