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| NATURE, Intermediate
(4th to 7th grade), Discovery
Program - Internet Linked |
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| ASTRONOMY -
Internet Linked |
| Authors:
Rachel Firth |
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On a clear
night, you can see thousands of stars in the sky. But they are
just a tiny part of what’s out in space. In this book, you’ll
discover some of the amazing things that are out there, many of
which you can see with just a pair of binoculars or a small
telescope. This book will give you practical advice about how to
find them, as well as the answers to hundreds of questions,
including: What are constellations and how can you find them?
Why do the stars seem to change position from one night to the
next? What happens when there’s an eclipse? What causes meteor
showers? (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches, 48 pages) Also available in
Spanish. |
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| BIG CATS -
Internet Linked |
| Authors:
Jonathon Sheikh-Miller and Stephanie Turnbull |
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All the big
cats from the cute and cuddly to the man-eaters covered in
superb detail with amazing action photographs and specially
commissioned illustrations. With links to big cat Web sites
covering live action sequences and big cat roars! Book
includes stunning photographs of big cats in their natural
habitat. Subjects covered include: life-cycles,
adaptation, speed and conservation issues. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2
inches, 48 pages) View
sample page. |
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BIRDS - Internet Linked |
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Author: Gillian Doherty |
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Packed with information about birds from around the world,
this fascinating book looks at the life of birds and their
amazing powers of flight, elaborate courtship displays and
incredible nest-building abilities. Extraordinary
photography gives close-up views of birds in their natural
habitats, while lively illustrations and diagrams provide
insight into their habits. Specially chosen Web sites
have been included to enrich the book's content and link
children to the Internet for incredible views of birds via
live video-cams, or to listen to sound clips of birdsong or
track the course of migrating birds. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2
inches, 48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in
Spanish. |
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| BUGS -
Internet Linked |
| Author:
Rosie Dickins |
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| Did you know that
for every person alive there are several million insects?
Scientists know of over a million different species. Discover
more about the incredible world of creepy-crawlies: their
camouflage, life-cycles, habitats and communities in this
fascinating Internet-linked book. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches,
48 pages) View sample page. |
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| DINOSAURS
-Internet Linked |
| Author:
Rachel Firth |
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| What did a
school boy in Montana unearth? Where did
'Irritator' fossils mysteriously appear in 1996?
What animal do scientists think 'Bambiraptor' is related
to? This exciting internet-linked book uses the
latest theories and most recent discoveries to bring the
world of dinosaurs to life! (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches,
48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in Spanish. |
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| KNIGHTS
-Internet Linked |
| Author:
Rachel Firth |
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| Find out
how people became knights, what kinds of weapons they used
and what knights did when they weren’t fighting. This new
Usborne Discovery book, with amazing photographs and
colorful illustrations, explores in fascinating and
sometimes gory detail how knights lived, died, and
eventually died out altogether. Amazing photographs of
recreated battle scenes, tournaments and weaponry. (7-1/2" x 9-1/2",
48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in Spanish. |
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| MUMMIES AND
PYRAMIDS - Internet Linked |
| Author: Sam
Taplin |
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Discover the
amazing secrets of ancient Egyptian pyramids – why they were
built, how and who by – and the history of mummies from Egypt,
South America and China. This fascinating Internet-linked book
with remarkable photographs and facts explores the latest
scientific techniques used to unlock the secrets of the past and
the public interest that has surrounded this subject for
hundreds of years. (7-1/2" x 9-1/2", 48 pages) View
Sample Page. |
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| ROMAN ARMY-
Internet Linked |
| Author:
Jonathon Sheikh-Miller |
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| At the height
of the Roman Empire their army of highly trained, ruthlessly
efficient soldiers was almost unbeatable. Explore how
the Roman army helped build and run the Empire and inquire:
What kinds of weapons did Roman soldiers use? What did
soldiers do when they weren't fighting? How did the
Roman Empire eventually fall? Includes useful websites
for further research. (7-1/2" x 9-1/2", 48 pages)
View Sample Page. |
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| SHARKS -
Internet Linked |
| Author:
Jonathon Sheikh-Miller |
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| Sharks
fascinate children and this remarkable and sensitively
written book looks at sharks of all shapes and sizes, from
some no larger than your hand to those bigger than
buses. Dramatic underwater photography reveals the
world of sharks and readers can find out what drives them
into feeding frenzies, how they look when they are about to
attack and how they can "feel" fish swimming
nearby. Specially chosen Web sites have been included
to enrich the book's content and link children to the
Internet to join a shark safari, see live pictures of
blacktip reef sharks or learn where shark attacks occur and
how they happen. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches, 48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in Spanish. |
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| SNAKES -
Internet Linked |
| Author:
Jonathon Sheikh-Miller |
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| Why is the
sharp-nosed viper also known as the 'hundred-ace
snake'? How long can anacondas grow to be?
Do snakes have eyelids? You'll find amazing
pictures of all kinds of snakes and vivid description of
how they move, hunt, eat and reproduce in this
informative book. Fascinating fact boxes provide
fun and unusual tidbits about snakes and their
behavior. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches, 48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in Spanish. |
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| SPACE
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Authors: Eileen O'Brien & Ben Denne |
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Explore the universe and experience the latest
discoveries uncovered by probes, satellites and
space travel. Superb photographs, diagrams and
illustrations show exploding stars and colliding
galaxies. Facts about living in space and the search
for extraterrestrial life are also covered. Web
sites included for further exploration. (7-1/2
x 9-1/2 inches, 48 pages) Also available in
Spanish. |
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| TRAINS -
Internet Linked |
| Author:
Stephanie Turnbull |
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| Did you
know that the fastest vehicle ever to run on rails (at
over 6,000 miles per hour) was rocket powered and
driverless? Take a look at the world's most
impressive locomotives and learn fun facts, about the
fastest, oldest and most luxurious trains ever built.
Take a journey through the history of trains, from the
early giants of steam to the latest bullet-shaped speed
machines. Visit the Quicklinks Web site and look at
videos of old American steam trains, see modern Japanese
electric trains and take a virtual tour of the Rocky
Mountaineer! (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches, 48 pages) View
Sample Page. Also available in
Spanish. |
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| WHALES AND
DOLPHINS - Internet Linked |
| Author:
Susanna Davidson |
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| Did you know
whales never sleep or that an elephant could fit on a blue
whale’s tongue? Discover the amazing underwater world of whales
and dolphins, where they live, what they eat and how they ‘talk’
in this fascinating Internet-linked book. Vibrant photography
and colorful illustrations, lively text and surprising facts
make this book hard to put down. (7-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches, 48
pages) View sample page.
Accelerated Reader Title:
Level 6.1 |
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