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In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.
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"Imagine yourself exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans-riding the tallest waves, diving to the darkest depths, and encountering the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Join award-winning author Seymour Simon as he introduces you to the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean! These mind-bending facts and stunning photographs invite you on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, underwater...
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2013
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Match wits with 12-year-old Einstein Anderson and his best friend, Paloma Fuentes, who use their science knowledge to unravel tricky puzzles and solve mysteries. In Book 5 of the series, Paloma and Einstein use their knowledge about hurricanes and cold blooded animals to solve some tricky cases—and you can build your own barometer or see a frog hibernate. Amaze your friends by balancing a quarter on the edge of a dollar bill!
5) Exoplanets
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[2018]
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Introduces exoplanets, examining the planets outside of our solar system, discussing what makes them habitable, and exploring the efforts to discover new life.
6) Cats
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2004.
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unpaged : color illustrations ; 24 X 29 cm
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English
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Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of cats, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.
8) Sharks
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English
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When you get to know the truth about sharks, you'll begin to see them as the fascinating creatures they are, instead of the monsters of myth.
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Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated people for thousands of years. Did you know that... A Martian year is 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as a year on Earth. Mars's biggest valley, Valles Marineris, is four times as deep as the Grand Canyon! Scientists think that Mars, now rocky and barren, once had an ocean, rivers, and a thicker atmosphere. Explore the wonders of Mars, the Red Planet, with science writer Seymour Simon in this...
10) Sea creatures
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[2018]
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of...
13) Wolves
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English
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Text and photographs present the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of wolves.
14) Penguins
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[2007]
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
15) Neptune
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[1991]
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Discusses the physical features and moons of the planet Neptune and how we have gained our knowledge of this giant world.
16) Rocks & minerals
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[2017]
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
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English
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[2002]
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unpaged : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.
20) Hurricanes
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English
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Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
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