Clare Hibbert
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Calling all science explorers!
Have you ever wondered what's inside your bones, how your eyes work, or why we have fingernails? Inside this book you will find everything you need to know about one of nature's most incredible creations: your body!
So have your stethoscope at the ready...and get set for an incredible journey into the human body!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing on a variety of exciting...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Africa. You'll discover:
• How Anansi, the sneaky spider man, tricked everyone he met and won a box of stories
• How Flying Lion, the most terrifying beast of all, lost his wings
• How Hlakanyana, a horrible little man with a bottomless appetite, finally met his match
• And much...
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Do you know your prehistoric beasts? This smart visual guide is packed with more than 60 well-known dinosaurs - from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. Inside you will find high-impact facts and stats, cutting-edge scientific knowledge, and exceptionally realistic art. If you're hungry to know more about dinosaurs, this is the book for you!
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Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers'...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Egypt. You'll discover:
• How the gods of Horus and Set fought an epic, magical war
• How a brilliant boy magician took his dad on a terrifying tour of the afterlife
• How a shipwrecked sailor was rescued by the gigantic King of Snakes
• And much more!
Perfect for all young history...
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Tracing humankind back to its origins, this book teaches readers Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and explains how we grew into the humans we are today. As students navigate this evolutionary path, they'll get a glimpse into various stages of development. Beginning with DNA and continuing on to explain how cells operate, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Plant, human, animal, this book reminds students that we're all connected in one way...
8) Trees
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This volume encourages readers to take a close look at the many different kinds of trees in nature. Readers will love learning about the different parts of certain trees, from spiky seeds to juicy fruit. They'll also learn how to identify trees by their features, such as shape, bark, and size. Readers will learn the difference between conifers and deciduous trees, and how trees are an important part of their ecosystem. Through bright color photographs...
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African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and...
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Imagine a sea scorpion weighing more than 800 pounds and over 8 feet in length. It's terrifying-but also really cool! What happened to such a creature? And what arthropods descended from it? In this detailed book, readers investigate the prehistoric insects, bugs, and invertebrates that either died out or in part gave rise to life on Earth today. Bug lovers and geology enthusiasts alike can enjoy the many creatures included in this illustrated volume,...
11) Plants
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Nothing is more lovely than a garden of flowers on a sunny spring day. But daisies, roses, and petunias weren't cultivated in the prehistoric era like they are today! In fact, the flora of the time would have been entirely different from what kids are used to seeing today. This book introduces some of the interesting plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists....
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The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldn't have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese. Readers are introduced to many kinds of microscopic organisms, helpful and harmful, in this eye-opening volume. Since they can't see many of these life-forms with their own eyes, magnified images reveal the creatures in highly detailed photographs....
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Native America. You'll discover:
• How the thunderbirds went to war against the wicked water monster, Unktehi
• How the bird-winged bully, Man-Eagle, met his fiery end
• How sneaky Great Rabbit outwitted Wildcat and escaped the cooking pot
• And much more!
Perfect for all young history...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger- than-life myths from ancient Greece. You'll discover:
How quick-witted Theseus slew a bull-headed beast and escaped an impossible maze.
How mighty Heracles started his career as a monster hunter when he was still a baby.
How the Greeks won their war against the Trojans with a huge wooden horse.
And much more!
15) Pandas at Risk
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Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the country called reserves that have centers devoted to caring for pandas and increasing the panda population. Through colorful photos and enlightening text, readers explore these centers and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas....
16) Bat Hospital
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Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place created to help sick and orphaned fruit bats. Readers see for themselves how the workers at this hospital take care of fruit bats, including how they feed them and help them learn to fly. Facts about bats are presented through informative text and eye-catching...
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What would you do if you were being chased by a PACK OF VELOCIRAPTORS... or found yourself face-to-face with a RAVENOUS TYRANNOSAUR?
This exciting, fact-packed guide contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. It will also show you how to survive extreme encounters with these prehistoric predators! If you're planning a trip into the Jurassic jungle... don't leave home without this book!
18) Dinosaurs
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Everyone has heard of the T. rex, but it wasn't the only scary dinosaur out there! Others were also bigger, more agile, faster, and perhaps deadlier. This volume of prehistoric dinosaurs introduces some lesser-known species to even the most dinosaur-loving reader, making it an essential volume for elementary libraries and classrooms. From size and strength to body features and behavior, the details of each dinosaur are included alongside accurate...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Rome. You'll discover:
• How the famous adventurer, Aeneas, made an epic journey to the Land of the Dead
• How the nymph, Daphne, escaped a love-struck god by transforming ... into a plant!
• How two brothers founded the city of Rome, before their love turned to murder
• And much...
20) Vertebrates
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Most readers are familiar with small lizards they see at the zoo and the fluffy pet mammals they may keep, from dogs to bunnies. But in prehistoric times, some reptiles and mammals were enormous, terrifying creatures! In this volume, readers can discover reptiles, mammals, sea creatures, and birds of the prehistoric era they may have never heard of. Fascinating details accompany illustrations of what each creature was likely to look like, and what...