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Philomel
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Did you know that rhinoceroses are the second biggest land animal in the world, second only to elephants? How about that rhinos have especially poor eyesight? Or that white and black rhinos are called that even though neither of them is black or white?
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Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Did you know that koalas spend most of their lives up in the treetops, only coming down if they run out of leaves to munch on? How about that koalas eat almost every minute that they're awake? Or that these cute and cuddly looking animals can give off earsplitting roars that can be heard half a mile away? Perfect for all animal lovers--and koala fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a koala expert!...
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Español
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El playboy
El sexy millonario Adam LeCroix tenía una misión: dar caza a la seductora y temperamental mujer a la que consideraba culpable de sus problemas, exigirle su ayuda y, de paso, vengarse. Maddie St. Clair iba a ayudarle, o de lo contrario...
La fiscal
La antigua fiscal Maddie St. Clair había estado a punto de trincar a Adam por robar un valiosísimo cuadro de Renoir, pero el muy desgraciado había conseguido librarse. Cinco años después,...
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Fourteen-year-old Jason can't work out how to get climate change fixed-until he saves the life of the mysterious and powerful Graham. Graham promises a reward, and Jason asks him to do something to stop climate change. The request is caught by the media, so Jason thinks the man's trapped and has to keep his word. But Graham's got other ideas.A battle of wits ensues as Jason tries to stop his captive from squirming out of his promise. Encounters that...
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Hope Jones hates cars - they turn the air brown and make everyone sick. Her friend Selma has asthma, and Hope's bogeys are black, not green like they should be! There's an air pollution problem where Hope lives, and she's decided to do something about it. Writing on her blog and protesting outside her school, Hope has decided to clear the air by taking on the cars. But with adults so busy thinking about their busy lives, can one child really make...
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Fourteen-year-old Jason can't say no when Emma from school asks for his help to stop a logging company. But Jason's behaviour takes a turn for the worse after he receives some bad news, and he gets into a serious clash with the loggers. Curiously, the loggers don't react as expected.Things get even stranger when weird computer glitches suggest the loggers are up to something. Using his computer smarts, Jason starts to investigate but it isn't long...
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In this awesome new graphic novel for children, kids will learn to never give up on themselves in this charming children's book! It's super hot in Kitlandia and Mia is having a hard time learning and controlling her special water power. She wants to give up being a Ninja Kitty, but wise Grandma Tabby encourages Mia and patiently works with her as she tries over and over again. Meanwhile, back at the castle, a fire breaks out and the royal kitties...
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We share Earth with many plants and animals, so we must take care of the planet. How? There are many things you can do outside! From picking up trash to planting trees, learn what you can do to help Earth. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
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Earth is a place for all of us, so we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do in your own home! From recycling and reusing things to remembering to turn off the lights, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
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Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do on vacation! From taking buses or trains to recycling and reusing things, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
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Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do from school! From recycling worksheets to carrying lunch in reusable containers, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
14) A View to a Nerd
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A wise-cracking interior decorator knows the answers that a nerdy former FBI agent needs. Not until she is actually threatened by someone else is she willing to share. This is book two in the Nerds Saving the World Series. Originally published as A View to a Kilt.
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HELP! OUR PLANET IS IN TERRIBLE DANGER!If something isn't done, it may be destroyed forever!Never fear, a little forest gnome named Nester will rescue all that we hold dear. He will save planet Earth. But how can one little gnome accomplish everything by himself? Well, he and his pet, bearded dragonfly, Dilly, will need help.Who will help them? That's easy…the children of the whole world!Through beautifully illustrated adventures, Nester will teach...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Grumpy Unicorn returns in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel!
Grumpy Unicorn is back home after hitting the road in his first graphic novel. There's nothing that this Unicorn would love better than to just stay in, watch some TV, and veg out. But when his house is dirty, Grumpy decides to buy a cool self-cleaning robot... that due to a factory defect, is determined to conquer the world! It's up to Grumpy to save the day in this hilarious, action-packed,...
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English
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Timothy Dinoman is on the trail of a stolen satellite!
To learn what these suspected supervillains want with outer-space tech, the world’s nicest iguanodon will visit a mountain fortress, a giant blimp, and a diner with excellent pancakes. On the way, he’ll even meet a really cute cat. Grab your rocket boots and your fake mustache—it’s time to crack the case with Timothy!
Don’t miss all the adventures of Timothy Dinoman: super spy, iguanodon,...
18) Nuclear Energy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will delight in learning more about nuclear energy when they read about nuclear power plants, nuclear fusion, and nuclear fission. They will learn what nuclear energy is exactly, how safe it is, and how it is used to make electricity to power our world. A timeline covers the events in history related to nuclear energy, and color photos complement the easy-to-read text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The heat that comes from inside Earth is called geothermal energy. This clean energy source is used to heat or cool buildings and to make electricity. Readers will learn about this renewable energy source, how we do not pollute when we use it, and the future plans for using this geothermal energy on a wider level. Color photos, a geothermal energy timeline, and a glossary round out this title.
20) Fossil Fuels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers may have heard the term "fossil fuels," but they may not know exactly what they are. Oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels, but they are not clean or renewable sources of energy. This book takes a look at the history of fossil fuels and how we burn them to make heat and electricity as well as what can be done to decrease our use of these fuels and why this change is important. Color photos, a glossary, a timeline, and easy-to-read text...
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