New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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Jun 6, 2024
A wildlife expert and TV personality presents this entertaining yet educational introduction to animal conservation and protection that teaches children about the challenges animals face and what we can do to help and features fun craft activities to attract outdoor friends.
"In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and introducing readers to its microbial mates--virus
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Jun 6, 2024
"Explore the wondrous enchanted items and creatures of the Dungeons & Dragons worlds, from arcane artifacts to curious constructs"--
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Jun 6, 2024
"Of all the animals, apes are closest to humans. That's because apes, monkeys, and people are all primates. Like their human cousins, apes are very smart. They use tools, find solutions to problems, and even laugh and cry with their family and friends. Because apes are so much like humans, this book also teaches us a lot about ourselves"--
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Jun 6, 2024
"Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of the Sun, sea, andstars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome, and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elepha
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Jun 6, 2024
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May 30, 2024
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Computers are a great example. In the span of a few decades, computers have radically changed the way we live. But that's nothing compared to the impact of quantum computers. This new technology harnesses the strange principles of quantum mechanics to process information in a fundamentally different way. Read Quantum Computers and Other Quantum Tech and find out how this amazing tech will change al
Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots and other large birds frequently kept as pets.
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May 22, 2024
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. The latest space stations are the biggest orbiting structures humans have ever built. Yet space stations are just a small part of the newest space exploration technologies. New space tech ranges from baseball-sized planetary rovers to craft designed to explore deep space and even reach the stars. Read Space Stations and Other Exploration Tech and find out how new space stations and other technologi
"The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Imagine finding yourself in an amazing new world located not in space but inside the memory and processors of vastly powerful computers. This is the metaverse. Scientists are working on new technologies that promise to make the metaverse a reality. Read Metaverse and Other Virtual Tech to find out how such a world might exist and what would it be like to live in a computer!"--Back cover.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces hedgehogs and porcupines to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces frogs and toads to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--