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  • All About Water
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    All About Water

    Staats, Ann McCallum

    Do you know what makes up most of our bodies and most of Earth? Water! Learn about the water cycle and why water is so important for plants, animals, and all organisms on Earth. Created in...
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  • Human Effects on Earth
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    Human Effects on Earth

    Schwartz, Heather E.

    How do your everyday decisions affect our planet? From agriculture to climate change, humans leave a major impact on the world around them. Discover the effects of humankind on Earth with this STEAM...
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  • Cooling Off Cooling Off
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    Cooling Off

    Elizabeth Austin

    When it's hot outside, what can you do to stay cool? People have found many ways to cool off and cool down. How cool is that? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM...
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  • Odious And Cerberus Odious And Cerberus
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    Odious And Cerberus

    Julian Raven

    For more than 170 years, Americans have been enriched by the Smithsonian Institution's incredible archive of artifacts, displays, and knowledge in every field. This excellent resource was bequeathed...
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  • All About Photosynthesis
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    All About Photosynthesis

    Davies, Monika

    Do you know how plants make their own food? Learn how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to execute the stages of photosynthesis. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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  • An Exhibit Denied An Exhibit Denied
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    An Exhibit Denied

    Martin Harwit

    At 8:15 A.M., August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay released her load. For forty­ three seconds, the world's first atomic bomb plunged through six miles of clear air to its preset detonation altitude. There...
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  • Electric Vehicles
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    Electric Vehicles

    Ward, Lesley

    Did you know the first battery-powered vehicle was created in the 1830s? People who attended the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago could see one. And in 1894, you could buy an "Electrobat" and travel 25...
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  • Studying Snowflakes Studying Snowflakes
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    Studying Snowflakes

    Joseph Otterman

    Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM book perfect for 1st grade students and early readers. Created in collaboration with the...
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  • Medicine-Men of the Apache, The Medicine-Men of the Apache, The
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    Medicine-Men of the Apache, The

    John G. Bourke

    A reprint of the original document published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1892. John G. Bourke was a Captain in the 3rd Cavalry of the U.S. Army, and an ethnologist who made intensive studies...
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  • Saving Migratory Birds Saving Migratory Birds
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    Saving Migratory Birds

    Ben Nussbaum

    Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging...
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  • Yellowstone's Ecosystem
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    Yellowstone's Ecosystem

    Richmond, Caroline Tung

    Take students on a tour of Yellowstone National Park with this STEAM book! Yellowstone is a tourist hotspot, but it is also home to a unique ecosystem full of life. Learn about the geysers, gray...
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  • Helping Animals Learn Helping Animals Learn
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    Helping Animals Learn

    Anne Montgomery

    Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this fun and informative book. Created in collaboration with...
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  • Cooking Innovations Cooking Innovations
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    Cooking Innovations

    Lesley Ward

    To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more "science" than you might think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind...
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  • Making Music
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    Making Music

    Austen, Elizabeth

    How do the levers, hammers, and strings of a piano work together to make music? How do the size and shape of a trumpet's bell affect its sound? Find the answers to these questions--and more--with...
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  • Meet the Megalodon
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    Meet the Megalodon

    Braun, Eric

    Meet the largest, deadliest species of shark to have ever lived: the megalodon! These sharks terrorized the oceans for millions of years before they became extinct. Discover how scientists have used...
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  • Building Sandcastles Building Sandcastles
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    Building Sandcastles

    Dona Herweck Rice

    What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think! Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction...
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  • Gravitational Interactions
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    Gravitational Interactions

    Melendez, Alyxx

    What goes up must come down...unless it's in outer space! How do astronauts handle changes in gravity? Find out how the amazing force of gravity affects objects on Earth, the moon, and more. Created...
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  • Wildfires
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    Wildfires

    Beth, Georgia

    Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying...
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  • Sonar and Submarine Technology
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    Sonar and Submarine Technology

    Braun, Eric

    Dive into an exciting new world through submarines and sonar! The world beneath our oceans' surfaces is dark, cold, and mysterious. It's also a critical ecosystem. Scientists use high-tech underwater...
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  • Mimicking Nature Mimicking Nature
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    Mimicking Nature

    Heather Schwartz

    Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in...
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  • Predators and Prey
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    Predators and Prey

    Melendez, Alyxx

    Read along as predators find food...while prey try to avoid becoming food! In every ecosystem around the world, predators and prey have evolved to have unique features and strategies for survival...
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  • Growing Plants in Space Growing Plants in Space
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    Growing Plants in Space

    Georgia Beth

    Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space...
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  • All About Clouds
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    All About Clouds

    Wallace, Elise

    White and fluffy or dark and stormy, clouds can tell us a lot about our planet! Learn how to identify and describe clouds like a meteorologist. Discover what clouds are made of, how they form, and...
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  • Who Owns America's Past?
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    Who Owns America's Past?

    Post, Robert C.

    In 1994, when the National Air and Space Museum announced plans to display the Enola Gay, the B-29 sent to destroy Hiroshima with an atomic bomb, the ensuing political uproar left the museum's parent...
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  • Developing the Hall of Human Origins Developing the Hall of Human Origins
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    Developing the Hall of Human Origins

    Shelley L. Smith

    This book focuses on the development of the National Museum of Natural History's David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins, exploring the origins of the exhibit, its changes over time, and the associated...
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  • Being Like Butterflies Being Like Butterflies
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    Being Like Butterflies

    Dona Herweck Rice

    What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from...
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  • All About Hurricanes
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    All About Hurricanes

    Staats, Ann McCallum

    Gear up to explore one of the most violent weather events on Earth-hurricanes! Weather experts use technology and quick thinking to predict and prepare for upcoming storms. Investigate how tropical...
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  • Feral Children and Clever Animals
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    Feral Children and Clever Animals

    "A penetrating assessment of what we can learn about other minds and how they work through examination of mental process of feral children, clever animals, and therefore, ultimately, ourselves. A...
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  • Little Archaeologist
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    Little Archaeologist

    Dan Taylor

    Fossils. Shovels. Sieves. Brushes. These are all the important tools archaeologists use. In this new board book series published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute, young babies and...
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  • Animal Health at the Zoo
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    Animal Health at the Zoo

    Schwartz, Heather E.

    Learn how zookeepers work to keep animals in zoos safe, happy, and healthy in this STEAM reader! Zoo animals are living creatures who need proper care throughout their lives. Encouraging animals to...
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  • Bones on Display Bones on Display
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    Bones on Display

    Elisa Jordan

    Take a virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn about the challenges that museums face when designing fossil exhibits. You'll...
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  • Energy Reactions in the Kitchen
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    Energy Reactions in the Kitchen

    Staats, Ann McCallum

    How do simple ingredients transform into the food on our plates? Meats, baked goods, dairy products, and more go through complex changes before they reach the dining room table. Find out more about...
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  • Protecting a Sinking City Protecting a Sinking City
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    Protecting a Sinking City

    Ben Nussbaum

    Imagine a city with no cars or streets and where people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers are racing...
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  • Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life
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    Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life

    Perlman Greathouse, Lisa

    Discover the deep trenches of our planet's vast and mysterious oceans! The biggest mysteries live at the very bottom of the ocean, and scientists are learning more every day. Investigate whether the...
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  • How Earth Tells Us Its Age
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    How Earth Tells Us Its Age

    Davies, Monika

    Do you know how scientists figured out the age of our planet? It is now widely agreed Earth is about 4.54 billion years old. Discover how Earth gives us clues about its age and story with this STEAM...
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  • Making an Ocean Ecosystem Making an Ocean Ecosystem
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    Making an Ocean Ecosystem

    Lisa Holewa

    There are worlds to explore under water. Entire ecosystems exist within oceans, lakes, and rivers. These worlds can also be recreated on land. this high-interest book uses real-world examples to...
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  • High-Speed Cars
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    High-Speed Cars

    Schwartz, Heather E.

    Learn how high-speed cars are built to outpace ordinary cars and beat the competition every time they hit the track! High-speed cars turn heads. They impress fans and break records when they fly...
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  • All About the Periodic Table
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    All About the Periodic Table

    Beth, Georgia

    Can you name the 103 elements of the periodic table? The periodic table is a powerful tool for chemists and all scientists. Its creation has shaped our understanding of the elements that are found on...
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  • Why They Kneel Why They Kneel
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    Why They Kneel

    Kyra Bush

    "Why They Kneel", is a journey for kids that takes the reader on tour through the Smithsonian's National African American History Museum. The Authors, Kyra Bush and Christian Sarem, are mother and...
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  • John Clemmer
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    John Clemmer

    Clemmer, David

    Clemmer was the impetus behind the Smithsonian's 1985-87 traveling exhibition of Newcomb pottery, An Enterprise for Southern Women, as well as the organizer of the Newcomb Centennial 1886-1986...
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  • Safe Cycling Safe Cycling
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    Safe Cycling

    Nicole Sipe

    Bike riding is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Read about how people have made cycling safe over the years. Learn how bicycles have changed over time and how bike parts, equipment, and...
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  • Seeing More Stars Seeing More Stars
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    Seeing More Stars

    Joseph Otterman

    On a clear night, you should be able to see the stars. But we cannot always see them. Light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. Learn about light pollution...
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  • How to Become a Fossil
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    How to Become a Fossil

    Lamb, Anne

    Dig deep into the process of fossil formation! Discover fascinating fossil facts and learn how fossils play a role in everyday life. Scientists study fossils to learn about Earth's past and find...
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  • Making Maps Making Maps
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    Making Maps

    Ben Nussbaum

    Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you know how to get around? Navigate through history as you...
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