Why? The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World Around You by Catherine Ripley, illustrated by Scot Ritchie

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Everyday childhood activities, such as an excursion to the park, splashing in the bathtub, or fixing a snack in the kitchen, can prompt many questions from young children. Why is the sky blue? Why does my stomach g-r-r-owl? Why do cows moo? Curious kids want to know, and no adult has all the answers. Since 2001, Why? has taken over 100,000 young readers inside the kitchen and out to the park, from the farm to the supermarket, and from bath time to bedtime.

How Animals Eat by Pamela Hickman, illustrated by Pat Stephens

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What would it be like to catch your food with your tongue? A chameleon knows. Do you carry stones in your stomach to help grind up your food? That's what a crocodile does. Get ready to meet some amazing animals and find out how they eat and drink in this Level 3 first reader.

Odd Animal Helpers by Scholastic

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Every day, countless animals and plants work together in unique ways. Although some of these symbiotic relationships are unexpected, like a large crocodile needing the help of a small bird, all of them are essential for the animal's survival. This reader will provide a basic introduction to a variety of symbiotic relationships, including those in which only one side benefits.

Understanding Indian Myths by Colin Hynson

A simple description of a variety of Indian Myths and Legends.

Oscar and the Bat: A Book About Sound by Geoff Waring

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Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities. When Oscar hears a blackbird singing in the meadow, Bat swoops in to talk to him about sound. A sudden thunderstorm and a visiting cow give Oscar lots of opportunities to learn about sounds that are loud or soft, near or far, deep or high.

Balloon Trees by Donna Smith, illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein

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Ever wonder how a balloon is made? Follow the journey of a balloon from its beginnings as gooey sap in a tree to its completion at a rubber factory. You'll be surprised to discover what a balloon started out as and how it becomes the bright, air-filled decoration that you enjoy today.

Could an Octopus Climb a Skyscraper? and Other Questions by Camilla De La Bedoyere, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff

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Could An Octopus Climb A Skyscraper provides a fun introduction into the life of an octopus. By imagining animals in everyday scenarios readers can learn about their size, diet, and other features. For example, what if an octopus went to a fancy dress party? She wouldn't need to shop for a costume as under the sea an octopus can pretend to be a snake, a rock, or even a fish! The engaging question and answer format will keep young readers entertained and help them to understand and retain animal facts.

Slow Down for Manatees by Jim Arnosky

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Manatees are the gentle giants of southeastern coastal waterways. An endangered species, their biggest threat is humans, who unwittingly hit them with their boats in shallow waters. Jim Arnosky's conversational narrative tells the story of one such accident, which leads the manatee to be taken to a rescue and rehabilitation facility. There they discover that the manatee is pregnant. And while she recovers and gives birth to a healthy baby, she longs to be free. Ultimately, both manatees are released into the wild - a huge success for the people who intervened in saving the animal.

Amelia Earhart: More than a Flier by Patricia Lakin, illustrated by Alan and Lea Daniel

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Amelia Earhart always loved adventure, and she did not let anything prevent her from following her dreams. Read all about how many "firsts" she accomplished in her life - from her amazing airplane flights to her groundbreaking approach to life!

Phobiapedia: All the Things we Fear the Most! By Joel Levy

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"Phobiapedia" is an encyclopedia of all the things we fear the most, from common fears like spiders (Arachnophobia) and confined spaces (Claustrophobia) to the strange and unusual like the colour yellow (Xanthophobia).

The Slug by Elise Gravel

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One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by Angela Farris Watkins, illustrated by Eric Velasquez

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In this inspiring story about Martin Luther King Jr. told from the perspective of his young niece.  Readers will gain personal insight into one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. As Angela Farris Watkins introduces children to her uncle, she presents them with a rare glimpse into his life at home, including special family moments. What unfolds is a story of character and service to God, family, and mankind, and of how one man's extraordinary love changed the history of the United States. Told with visually stunning art by Eric Velasquez, this is a perfect book for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and throughout the year.

The Fly by Elise Gravel

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The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pretty cool, but it's hard to play soccer up there), and its really disgusting food tastes (garbage juice soup followed by dirty diaper with rotten tomato sauce, for example). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Fly contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.

Animals that Changed the World by Keltie Thomas

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From furry felines to hard-working horses, animals have had a tremendous impact on world history. For example, rats, through the diseases they carry, have probably killed more people than any war or natural disaster, goats may have been the first to discover coffee and, thanks to camels, people were able to survive for long periods in the desert and open up trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Soar, Elinor! By Tami Lewis Brown, illustrated by Francois Roca

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Elinor Smith was six when she first went for a ride in a rickety "flying machine", and she was just sixteen when she earned her aviation license in 1928. But not everyone thought that girls should fly. When male pilots and newspapermen mocked her, Elinor decided to perform an aerial maneuver they thought was impossible: flying under all four bridges that span New York City's East River. Gorgeous sweeping illustrations by Francois Roca show how Elinor pulled off this risky feat skillfully and with style.

World of the Weird by Tracey Turner

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Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. Colour-packed pages and real-life accounts make for a lively joyride through the universe of the weird, from baffling tales to amazing facts to the strangest of the strange.

The War to End All Wars: World War I by Russell Freedman

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Acclaimed for his unique ability to "find the story" in nonfiction, Newbery medalist Russell Freedman has turned his attention to the complex subject of World War I. Although World War II is widely represented in children's nonfiction and fiction, few authors have tackled WWI, perhaps because it is so complicated - and so grisly. Here Freedman tells the story of WWI in clear, economical prose, distilling the historical record into an engrossing narrative - and pulling no punches in quoting from contemporary accounts of the destructiveness and carnage of the first war to be fought with modern weapons.

2030 A Day in the Life of Tomorrow’s Kids by Amy Zuckerman and James Daly, illustrated by John Manders

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Global events and new technology change how we live from moment to moment. So, what will our world be like in twenty years? Come take a look as futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly examine what a kid's daily life might be like in the year 2030. Inspired and informed by trends and scientific and technological research, 2030 is not only a peek at some cool future gadgets (talking dog collars, cars that drive themselves), but also a thoughtful examination of how our lives might be impacted as we adjust to environmental change.

Totally Human: Why We Look and Act the Way We Do by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, illustrated by Dianne Eastman

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The fascinating science behind our bodies and behaviours and how they link us to our ancient ancestors. What makes us human is cause for surprise. We retain some of the appearances and behaviors of our very ancient ancestors, including early mammals, amphibians and fish. Yes, we look and act the way we do because of them. Totally Human explains the many puzzling and strange things about us and the weird and wonderful things we do, simply because we're human. A child-sized take on the scientific fields of evolutionary biology and psychology.

Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World

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In his latest eye-popping work of picture book nonfiction, the Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins explains how for most animals, eyes are the most important source of information about the world in a biological sense. The simplest eyes-clusters of light-sensitive cells-appeared more than one billion years ago, and provided a big survival advantage to the first creatures that had them. Since then, animals have evolved an amazing variety of eyes, along with often surprising ways to use them.