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The Asian Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 130 of the animals on Earth's biggest continent. Readers will learn how these Asian animals survive alone and in groups. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering Asia's landforms, climates, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index.
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"My family is going out to eat for dinner. But how does a restaurant work? Go behind the scenes to learn how a food order makes it from the table to the kitchen, and how the meals are made quickly. Fun and lively photos paired closely with carefully leveled text allow readers to learn all about community helpers and everyday spaces from a new perspective"-- Provided by publisher.
4) The Iron Age
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"The Iron Age was a time of discovery and change. As the Bronze Age came to an end, bronze became harder to find. People around the world began using iron to make tools and weapons. The use of iron led to the formation of new societies, technologies, trade routes, and art forms. The Iron Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Iron Age artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter...
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"Ever wondered the difference between an Alligator and a Crocodile? This title will help readers understand the difference between the two animals and how their differences help them survive in different ways. Complete with exciting imagery, glossary, and index"--Amazon.com.
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"Ever wondered the difference between a Wolf and a Coyote? This title will help readers understand the difference between the two animals and how their differences help them survive in different ways. Complete with exciting imagery, glossary, and index"--Amazon.com.
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"The Stone Age was a time of important human development. During this period, early human species began making stone tools. They lived as hunter-gatherers and formed early settlements. They created new art forms and technologies, paving the way for the next generations. The Stone Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Stone Age artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give...
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"The Bronze Age was a time of human advancement that changed the course of history. As the Stone Age came to an end, people began making tools out of bronze instead of stone. This metal allowed people to make stronger weapons and form new trade routes. Powerful empires and kingdoms formed throughout the world. Art and culture thrived. The Bronze Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Bronze Age artifacts....
9) Online games
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"This title focuses on the history of online games and their impact on the entertainment world, while examining the origins, evolution, and where they will go for future gamers. This hi-lo title is complete with exciting photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.
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"The Archaic Period is one of three major historical periods in American Indian prehistory. As the Ice Age ended and the land began to change, early peoples changed their ways of life. They lived as hunter-gatherers, made stone tools, and formed early settlements. The Archaic Period explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Archaic artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers...
11) Handheld games
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"This title focuses on the history of handheld games and their impact on the entertainment world, while examining the origins, evolution, and where they will go for future gamers. This hi-lo title is complete with exciting photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.
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"The Formative Period is one of three major historical periods in American Indian prehistory. As the Archaic Period came to an end, hunter-gatherers began farming crops. They formed permanent settlements and built large structures such as mounds and villages. Meanwhile, new cultures developed. The Formative Period explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Formative artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images,...
13) Transformers
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Transformers provides readers with an in-depth look at the Transformers franchise, showcasing popular products from throughout its history. Readers will learn about how Transformers toys have evolved over time, exploring the history of Transformers action figures, cartoons, movies, video games, and more. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
14) Barbie
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Barbie provides readers with an in-depth look at the Barbie brand, showcasing popular products from throughout its history. Readers will learn about how Barbie dolls have evolved over time, exploring the history of Barbie lines, clothing, dreamhouses, movies, and more.
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At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician -- studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States -- he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying...
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Since its opening day in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown into the world's largest and most visited theme park. Located in central Florida, the resort is home to countless attractions, hotels, rides, and stores, all of which celebrate the imaginative mind and films of animator Walt Disney. Walt Disney World provides historical information about the theme park and an overview of what visitors can see and experience there today. Features include a...
17) Medieval rulers
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Describes kings and queens during the Medieval period.
18) Lego
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Lego provides readers with an in-depth look at the Lego brand, showcasing popular products from throughout its history. Readers will learn about how Lego sets have evolved over time, exploring the history of Lego themes, minifigures, movies, and more. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of...
19) Angora goats
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Readers will get to know the Angora goat in this easy-to-read book featuring adorable full-color images. This title tells readers all about Angora goats, from their habitat and diet to their personality- and their babies! It includes a glossary, index, and additional fun facts about everyone's new favorite animal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
20) Potbellied pigs
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Readers will get to know the Potbellied pig in this easy-to-read book featuring adorable full-color images. This title tells readers all about Potbellied pigs, from their habitat and diet to their personality- and their babies! It includes a glossary, index, and additional fun facts about everyone's new favorite animal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO....


