Michael Gillick
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"Astronaut Clayton Anderson takes readers on an A-to-Z flight through the alphabet from astronaut and blastoff, to space walk and Zulu Time. Topics cover the history of NASA, science, and practical aspects of being an astronaut using fun poems for each letter"--Dust jacket.
4) Ghost houses
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Simple text and illustrations tell the stories of four haunted houses found in the United States.
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Explores four real castles said to be haunted: Hachioji Castle in Japan, where dozens of women jumped to their deaths to avoid torture; Glamis Castle in Scotland, where a vampire is said to be trapped; the Tower of London, where Anne Boleyn was beheaded; and Poienari castle in Romania, home of Vlad the Impaler.
9) Luna moth
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Highlights the typical behaviors, physical features, and habitat of the luna moth. Includes a picture glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
10) Creepy schools
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Simple text and illustrations tell scary stories of four haunted schools.
12) Polish Chicken
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What's that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It's a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind their wacky feathers. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
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It's nighttime in a cemetery. There's a crow in the moonlit sky. Suddenly, something strange appears near a headstone. Then it moves! What creature is lurking in this forgotten place of the dead? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about haunted cemeteries! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.
The colorful design and spooky art in the book will...
14) Ghostly Towns
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Twisted vines cover crumbling buildings. Shards of glass jut out of empty windows. The wind whips up a cloud of dust. Could someone-or something-be living in this eerie town forgotten by time? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about ghostly towns! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage and...
15) Platypus
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Briefly explores the unique characteristics of platypuses, such as the fact that they have bills like ducks and lay eggs like reptiles but are still mammals.
16) Axolotl
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What's that odd-looking salamander that never leaves the water? It's an axolotl! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about axolotls, including what they eat and the story behind their long, feathery gills. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design,...
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The word pirate means one who plunders on the sea, and piracy has been around for as long as men and women have longed for adventure and lusted for riches. But it wasn't all fun and pillaging! Being a pirate was not an easy life. Written by award-winning author Eve Bunting, poetry and expository text are used in this alphabetical examination of the history of piracy. Topics include legendary ships, fabled hideouts, and notorious villains like Edward...
18) Horned Lizard
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What's that lizard with the spikes all over its body? It's a horned lizard! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about horned lizards, including what they eat and how they stay safe from their enemies by squirting blood from their eyes! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....
19) Ghost cat
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After his death, Sailor Boy decided to stay at Port Carrick lighthouse with his friend, the lighthouse keeper, and when disaster strikes, he is there to help.
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Winner! 2019 Nebraska Book Award Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson takes readers on an A to Z flight through the alphabet from astronaut and blastoff to spacewalk and Zulu Time. Topics cover the history of NASA, science, and practical aspects of being an astronaut using fun poems for each letter paired with longer expository text in the sidebars. Perfect for science buffs, budding astronauts, and astronomy lovers of all ages.