Martha London
102) Rock cycle
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Introduces the rock cycle and its impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into the three basic forms of rocks, how they are formed, and how they change into each other.
104) Explore asteroids
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"Asteroids zip through space. These space rocks follow paths around the Sun. Explore Asteroids reveals the amazing details of asteroids. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
105) Chris Pratt
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Chronicles the life of actor Chris Pratt, and details his early life, acting career, and starring role in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a quiz, a glossary, and additional resources.
107) LEGO
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Describes the history, development, and merchandise of the LEGO brand. Depicts how people incorporate the brand into their daily lives. Includes fact boxes, a timeline, color photographs and infographics, book extensions, a glossary, and further resources.
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Near the end of World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to try and bring and end to the war. This book looks at the effects of the bombings on the survivors in those cities and those that came to their aid.
109) Ecosystems
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"Living and nonliving things all interact in an ecosystem. Fish swim and breathe in water. Trees take root in soil. Ecosystems looks at the important roles of living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. Text, . . . images, and . . . back matter give readers a . . . look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided...
111) Zoe Saldana
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Profiles actress Zoë Saldana, focusing on her role as Marvel superhero Gamora, how she got into acting, and her rise to fame.
112) Adderall
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"Introduces young readers to the dangers of Adderall addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of Adderall abuse and its negative impact on lives"--OCLC.
113) Nintendo
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Describes the history, development, and merchandise of the Nintendo video game brand. Depicts how people incorporate the brand into their daily lives. Includes fact boxes, a timeline, color photographs and infographics, book extensions, a glossary, and further resources.
114) Star Wars
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Describes the history, development, and merchandise of the "Star Wars" brand. Depicts how people incorporate the brand into their daily lives. Includes fact boxes, a timeline, color photographs and infographics, a glossary, and further resources.
115) Whale shark
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"The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but don't let size fool you. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--Provided by the publisher.
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In the 1920s, many African Americans left the South to escape racial violence. Some settled in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Black artists, writers, and musicians in Harlem ushered in a cultural revolution called the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance explores this movement and its legacy.
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During the civil rights movement, Black churches were places of hope and refuge. Many Black religious leaders were also civil rights activists. The Impact of Black Churches on the Civil Rights Movement explores the history of Black churches and the roles they played during the civil rights movement.