Dana Meachen Rau
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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) The secret code
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Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.
11) Robot, go Bot!
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A young girl makes so many demands on the robot she has constructed that he runs away.
12) Simple machines
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Examines ancient machines with timelines and photos, including how they have been used throughout history.
14) Dr. Seuss
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Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.
15) The Southwest
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Describes the Southwestern region of the United States, including the geography, weather, local animals, native peoples, and history of the region.
18) The Northeast
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Describes what life is like in the eleven Northeast states, including a map, timeline, photos, and also explains how the geography of the Northeast affects humans, plants, and animals.
19) My brain
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"Gives young readers an introduction to the importance of the brain"--Provided by publisher.
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When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education. Read about how Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientistand how he used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.