Patricia Hutchison
2) Valleys
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"Explores the . . . world of valleys. Readers will learn how valleys form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make valleys their home. Featuring . . . photographs, . . . facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book . . . support[s] earth science education"--Amazon.com.
6) Sea otters
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Explores the physical characteristics, behaviors, life cycle, and habitat of sea otters, as well as the reasons why they are going extinct and what readers can do to help. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
7) Vaccines
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Discusses the issue of the vaccines, presenting an overview of the topic and facts from both sides of the argument.
9) Blue whales
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Explores some of the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of blue whales, as well as the reasons why they are going extinct and what readers can do to help.
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"Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Somali immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions,primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
13) Race to space
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"Offers readers a captivating look into the race between the United States and Soviet Union for space dominance. Learn about the many missions into space and humankind's first journey to the moon"-- www.childsworld.com
17) Frankenstein
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An adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel in which Victor Frankenstein has discovered the secret of generating life from lifeless matter, and has created a being by using this terrible power.
18) Hamlet
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An adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy in which a Danish prince sets out to avenge his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.