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Rebecca E Hirsch
"Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider…
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Rebecca E. Hirsch
Explore cutting-edge space discoveries with animated 3D models in a thrilling augmented reality experience.
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High-interest STEM topics including life on Mars and dark matter are described in an approachable, factual manner to excite and educate young readers.
Can we harvest clean wind energy without harming seabirds?
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What’s so great about our nation’s capital? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the District of Columbia…
An introduction to the people and places of Arizona.
This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the humpback whale. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the humpback whale’s life, comparing the whale to a similar mammal and…
This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the vampire bat. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the vampire bat’s life, comparing the bat to a similar mammal and…
What does a panther chameleon have in common with a web-footed gecko? What sets it apart from a saltwater crocodile? Readers will compare and contrast key traits of panther chameleons’…
What does a boa constrictor have in common with an American crocodile? What sets it apart from a green iguana? Readers will compare and contrast key traits of boa constrictors?appearance…
This book covers information?life cycle, appearance, habitat?about the king cobra. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the king cobra’s life, comparing the snake to a similar reptile and to a…
Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people. But how do you use political maps? And what map features help you answer…
Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use physical maps? Read on to…
Introduce readers to climate maps through an inquiry based approach. Encourage critical thinking through questions posed in photo captions and with an activity in the final chapter that has readers…
An objective, relevant, and timely look at a global conservation crisis that has the potential to negatively impact our human food supply.
This title compares and contrasts key traits of Galpagos tortoises.
This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the toucan. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the toucan’s life, comparing the bird to a similar bird and to a…
Humans have five senses. But some animals have a sixth sense. From science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch comes a book about extrasensory animals. Discover how animals use their senses to…
Introduces the New Zealand reptile called the tuatara.
This book covers information, life cycle, appearance, and habitat of the American alligator. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the American alligator’s life, comparing the alligator to a similar reptile…
Compare key traits of snowy owls–their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle–to traits of other birds
Discover what makes ruby-throated hummingbirds unique. Compare and contrast the ruby-throated hummingbird’s appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to other birds like the Austrian pelican and the turkey vulture.
This book describes the amazing and uncommon ways in which animals defend themselves from predators, from playing dead to shooting blood from their eyes. –
Discover how scientists and engineers are testing out new sources of energy and what you can do to reduce your personal energy use –Provided by publisher.
Discover some of the longest-surviving animals on our planet and find out how they help us understand evolution.
Explores how scientists learned about the fossil remains of the flying dinosaurs, the Archaeopteryx, which show features of both dinosaurs and birds.
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Explores how scientists learned about the fossil remains of the long-necked dinosaurs, the Diplodocus, which show features of the longest, tallest, and heaviest land animals –
Explores what scientists have uncovered about Iguanodon. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and…
