Valerie Bodden
1) Tigers
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"Meet the largest wild cat in the world. These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--Provided by publisher.
2) Koalas
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"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of koalas, Australia's tree-climbing marsupials. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why koalas do not have tails"--Provided by publisher.
3) Navajo
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"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo, including headman Manuelito and conflicts such as the Second Battle of Fort Defiance." --
4) Apache
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"An introduction to the Apache lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Apache story recounts how the mountains were formed." --
5) Monkeys
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of monkeys, a family of tree-climbing mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why monkeys look like people"--Provided by publisher.
6) Cherokee
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"An introduction to the Cherokee lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Cherokee story recounts why some creatures are able to fly." --
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"This title examines an important historic even--the April 15, 2013, bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the men behind the bombing, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the emergency response to the attack, how the events were communicated and reported through traditional media and social media, the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, and the response of the city of Boston and...
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"Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military...
10) 3-D printers
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"3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics! A timeline, a glossary, and an index...
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"Wearable technology is a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore this history of wearable technology from the wristwatch to the Walkman to the eye-cam! The Father of Wearable Computing, Steve Mann, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the functions and features of a smart watch. Readers will learn about the future of wearable technology from impact sensors in football helmets to clothing that can detect dehydration....
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"Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society."--Provided by publisher.
17) Walruses
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Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
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[2016]
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English
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of walruses, the Arctic pinnipeds with whiskers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why walruses have tusks"--
18) Lab analysis
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Creative Education Creative Paperbacks
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2018.
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English
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"An in-depth look at how forensic scientists use chemistry and scientific equipment to examine substances to solve crimes, employing real-life examples such as civilian aircraft bombing cases"--
19) Iroquois
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Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
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[2018]
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English
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"An introduction to the Iroquois lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Iroquois story recounts how the world began." --
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This title explores the creative works of famous civil rights leader Frederick Douglass. Works analyzed include his book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, his novella "The Heroic Slave," and his speeches "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" and "Lessons of the Hour." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Douglass. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their...
