Crabtree Classics

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A Dome Stays Strong

Engineers design structures using domes because of their amazing ability to withstand outside forces such as weather and weight. This unique book shows readers how engineers use the… More →

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Adventure Homes

Wouldn't it be fun to live in a tree house? This book explores adventure homes in a fun and humorous layout. Through a narrative format, students examine problems and solutions that arise… More →

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Geography

Afghanistan - the culture

As a crossroads between western and eastern cultures, Afghanistan is a living museum of ancient civilizations. Children will learn about Islam and its celebrations, the arts, pastimes, and… More →

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Geography

Afghanistan - the land

From the dominating Hindu Kush mountain range to the desolate "desert of death", Afghanistan's many ethnic groups have made their home in this country's rugged terrain. Beautiful, full-color… More →

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Geography

Afghanistan - the people

Centuries of invasion through its mountain passes have created a host of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan. From mountain villages and nomadic lifestyles to desert and city living,… More →

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Life Science

A Forest Habitat

Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests, which are filled with a wide variety of interesting plants and animals. A Forest Habitat explains, in… More →

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Life Science

A Freshwater Pond

A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians,… More →

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Life Science

A Grassland Habitat

An amazing multitude of living things thrive in grasslands, such as prairies. In A Grassland Habitat, children will learn about the many kinds of plants and animals that make their homes in… More →

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Agricultural Inventions: At the Top of the Field

Historically, farming was a very taxing, physical task. Bright-minded individuals revolutionized agriculture with inventions that eased tasks and sped up production. The advent of milestone… More →

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A House Gives Shelter

Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather… More →

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