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"Ever thought of plants as sneaky or tricky? Probably not. But after reading this book, you might think differently. In this latest non-fiction book by the award-winning author Etta Kaner, readers are introduced to variety of plants from around the world that use trickery to survive and thrive. From the shape-changing Boquila vine that avoids the threat of being eaten by blending in with its host plant; to the pungent (to humans) Carrion flower that...
25) Moongarden
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Crumbling under the pressure at her elite school on the moon, misfit Myra Hodger discovers a lab full of toxic plants and uses her botanical magic to weed out its secrets, but quickly discovers some will do anything to take those secrets to the grave.
26) Plants
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Presents a bilingual board book for young children that features color photographs of plants labeled in English and Arabic.
28) Thrive
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"The alien invasion of Earth is imminent. But maybe not all the aliens are united. A rebel faction has reached out to Anaya, saying there's a way to stop the larger invastion--a way for humans and hybrids and cryptogens to work together. Can they be trusted? Or is this a trap? It's not even clear if Anaya, Petra, and Seth are united--some of the hybrids think they'd be better off if the aliens won . . . With everything on the line, these three teens...
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When people hear about endangered species, they probably think about animals that are at risk of dying off, but many types of plants are considered endangered species, too. This thought-provoking book takes readers on a journey exploring the dangers that plants all over the world are facing, and what is being done to help combat these dangers. High-interest content will encourage readers to be environmentally conscious and think globally about important...
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"With the heart-shaped herb thriving, a group of Wakanda's finest engineers working on expanding its dome technology, and the borders more fortified than ever, Princess Shuri can finally focus on what matters most: her training. But soon, a bigger problem rears its head. The princess hears whispers of exceptionally talented young girls across the world going missing; a young environmental scientist in Kenya, a French physics prodigy -- the list of...
33) Plants
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Presents a bilingual board book for young children that features color photographs of plants labeled in English and Farsi.
34) Fresh waters
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Fresh waters are found on every continent except Antarctica. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem. Learn more in Fresh Waters, an AV2 media enhanced book.
37) Antarctica
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Antarctica is much more than ice and snow, howling winds, and freezing temperatures. The thick ice sheets of the fifth largest continent could tell stories of the brave people who risked their lives to explore this last vast wilderness on Earth.
38) Australia
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Presents an introduction to the country of Australia, including its people, geography, wildlife, industry, tourism, government, culture, and daily life. Includes additional facts about the country, a quiz, a map activity, statistics, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
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Overview: Japan. March 11, 2011. 2:46 P.M. The biggest earthquake in Japan's history-and one of the world's five most powerful since 1900-devastated the Tohoku region, 320 kilometers (200 miles) northeast of Tokyo. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake. More than 13,000 people drowned, and thousands of buildings and homes were reduced to rubble. As people assessed the damage, they made the most frightening discovery...
40) Africa
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Africa is a continent of amazing contrasts. Vast areas of sand and gravel, lush tropical rain forests, and sweeping grasslands cover the continent. This title is an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Africa, the world's second largest continent.