Nonfiction

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Geography

The Appalachians

The Great Appalachian Valley, a major landform of the Appalachian mountains, played an important role in the early history of the United States. Routes through the valley, first made by… More →

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Life Science

The Arctic Habitat

An Arctic Habitat provides children with an introduction to this cold, vast region. Easy-to-read text and colorful photographs help children learn about this unique habitat and how the plants More →

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Space

The Astronauts: Space Survival

Astronauts of the lunar exploration age were the superstars of their time. This inspiring book discusses how astronauts survived in space - then and now - by keeping to a strict diet,… More →

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Geography · Social Studies

The Atacama Desert

This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world - some parts never receive any rain - the desert's… More →

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Theater

Learn all about going on a field trip to the theater. Early readers will be introduced to what they might see at a theater through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Also… More →

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Life Science

The Awesome Night Sky

Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky. More →

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History

The Battle of the Alamo

"Victory or Death" - the famous and stirring words of William Barrett Travis were written in a letter from the Alamo to the people of Texas in February 1836. This and other brash and brave… More →

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Social Studies

The Biography of Bananas

The Biography of Bananas reveals the murky past and uncertain future of the tasty banana. Almost unknown in North America before the 1870s, bananas quickly became a popular fruit with a rocky More →

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Social Studies

The Biography of Chocolate

Children will love learning how the ancient Aztecs created a special drink from the bitter beans of the cacao tree and how those beans later became the delectable treat known as chocolate.… More →

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