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Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to teach. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs, and includes wacky tidbits on every
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It's easy to get lost in the wide worlds of Minecraft. Did you know that you can make, find, and trade for maps to help you find your way and study your environment? Humans have made maps for nearly as long as civilizations have existed. This book shows those historical connections with Minecraft principles and asks students to think about how maps help them learn about their environment, both in the real world and the Minecraft world.
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In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
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What does math have to do with Minecraft? Everything! Minecraft fans will learn how they can use math principles and problem-solving skills to help them build and survive in the game world. From constructing an amazing base or trading with villagers for useful items to even fighting monsters, gamers will realize how math, geometry, and other related skills will help them both in the real world and in world of Minecraft.
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"This book, created for a high/low audience, is packed with fascinating information about earthquakes. Includes resources"--
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The ocean covers much of Earth, and Minecraft worlds can have massive oceans as well. There's a wealth of resources in the vast blue deep, but there are also many considerations to exploring these biomes, both in Minecraft and in the real world. Young readers and gaming fans will learn more about the similarities, the differences, and how to safely explore the game's oceans. Along the way, they'll learn more about how people explore the ocean in the...
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"China has the largest population of any country in the world, and it's just one of the . . . countries included in the region of East and Southeast Asia. From ancient dynasties to colonial powers, this book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped this region. Readers will learn about what it means to be a citizen of the countries in this region, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the...
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"Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter. It helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. In this book, readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another-whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...
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"From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the peaks of the mighty Rocky Mountains, this book covers the awe-inspiring landscapes of the United States and Canada. Home to major cities like New York City and Toronto, as well as the Great Plains and national forests, this region is wonderfully wild and expertly engineered. Readers will explore the vibrant, varied landscapes and cityscapes of the United States and Canada through breathtaking full-color...
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"Kids today have a lot to juggle; there's school, homework, chores, friends, family, sports practices, hobbies, and so many other activities. It can be a lot to keep track of. In age-appropriate terms, this book illustrates the value of organizational skills for young readers and offers ideas to help them develop these important skills. Practical tips will aid students as they find new ways to sort their priorities, avoid pitfalls such as procrastination,...
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"Why does snow sometimes appear in places it doesn't belong? Readers will learn all about this wildly weird weather phenomenon in this educational and interesting book! They'll discover key incidents from history in which snow appeared in odd places and learn about why this may have happened. They'll learn how climate change may be influencing weather patterns globally, causing snow to appear in places where it traditionally hasn't fallen. Paired...
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"All people are different! Maybe you or someone else in your family has a difference that means you or they need a little extra help or a little more time to do things, and that's OK. This thoughtful book will explore families with members who have special needs or challenges. It will encourage young readers to consider both similarities and differences, as well as how they can help or support friends whose families might have their own unique differences"--...
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"In 2020, the illness called COVID-19 changed our world forever. However, it wasn't the first pandemic to affect human lives, and it likely won't be the last. This in-depth and honest book takes readers through the history of pandemics and the idea of public health, as well as the background of COVID-19 and the coronavirus that causes it. Manageable text makes a sometimes uncomfortable subject clearer and more understandable, and a glossary explains...
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"You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals-but you'd be wrong! In this volume, young readers will learn fascinating facts about Earth's sprawling desert habitats and the creatures that call them home. From the chilly Gobi in Asia to the blazing Sahara in Africa, this book will bust misconceptions about Earth's deserts and show off their unique beauty in full-color photographs. Informative maps will show how each of...
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"As the number of ways people share information grows and adapts, knowing how to communicate effectively becomes more and more important. In this useful book, young readers will learn more about the different ways people communicate and how to get their thoughts and feelings across in a productive and skillful fashion. Important concepts such as the role of listening, key differences in written and spoken communication, and the importance of nonverbal...
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"Artifacts can show a lot about a culture and its past, and China--with a history going back thousands and thousands of years--has more artifacts than most! Even seemingly ordinary bits and pieces can show a lot about this fascinating region and country, if you know what to look for. Full-color photos of Chinese artifacts and intriguing details about their past will catch readers' interest. The mystery of history itself will pull them in to learning...
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Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson s life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington s cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework...
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"The Ninth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights notes that people have more rights than those listed in the document. And, according to the Tenth Amendment, the federal government has only those powers expressly stated in the Constitution. All other powers are given to the states and the people. This title explores the concept of individual rights and states' rights, defining the terms and examining the ways that these ideas have clashed...