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Synopsis: Questions and answers present information about the functions of the human body and basic general science including elements, motion, sound, magnetism, and electricity.

Synopsis: History of Balbriggan Ireland. 230 pages with vintage photos including the Glebe North Trophy Winners 1947 and the Balbriggan Scouts 1944.

Synopsis: A bat can eat its weight in flying insects every night. To attract these natural "bug zappers" to your yard, here is the definitive source for bat house information, including building plans.

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Synopsis: A young armadillo is separated from her family. Will she survive? The answer is in Buster's hands. Follow Buster on his first adventure and meet Arma Armadillo. An environmental tale with expository writing. Book jacket.

Synopsis: Using cumulative verse, this colorful picture book introduces children to the swinging monkeys, upside-down-hanging sloths, graceful caimans and stalking jaguars that make up the Amazon rainforest, while giving young readers an understanding of the interdependency of life. Exotic environments like the tropical rain forest have long held a fascination for young readers. Through singsong text, kids will discover how all living things in the rain…

Synopsis: Music of the Butterfly-A Story of Hope is a children's story based on the memories of Renee Danziger, a Holocaust survivor during WWII. Renee describes life as a child before, during and after the war. When facing her darkest moments, Renee used her imagination to hum songs and think of beautiful thing like butterflies to help herself cope. The book is a story of hope for children that when life seems difficult you can find ways to cope and…

Synopsis: Paperback book- Listed as "Read to Learn" Social Studies. A look at the past and present of the Plains Indians.

Synopsis: Find out fun presidential facts as you read about our nation's great leaders.

Synopsis: Go on a safari and discover the incredible animals with which we share the planet. Includes quizzes and stickers.

Synopsis: With a dramatic first-person narrative and close-up photography that brings kids into the thick of the action, National Geographic photographer Robert B. Haas gives us a rare glimpse into the struggles for survival in the African wilderness. We accompany him in his jeep, camera primed and ready to react. With stories and photographs that portray actual events, we wait patiently to spot leopard cubs coming out of their cave to play; we are…

Synopsis: Hats with horns, flying dragons...you may think you know everything there is to know about Vikings, but think again! With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, and full of fun facts and surprises, readers won't stop until they've learned everything about Vikings.

Synopsis: Which bugs glow in the dark? How long do female tarantulas live? What do cockroaches like to eat?Find out in QED's The Complete Guide to Bugs and Insects. This encyclopedia provides the perfect introduction to creepy crawlies, from ants to spitting spiders.Packed full of detailed photographs, each accompanied by an explanatory caption, this book is perfect for dipping in and out of. The bite-size chunks of text ensure the information is highly…

Synopsis: What's so great about corn? Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki tells the story of corn: How Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made it an important part of their lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with…

Synopsis: Protecting the plant and animal species that inhabit Earth can be a daunting task! In this book, you will learn that no creature lives in isolation; all species living on Earth have an effect on others. Today, scientists are hard at work figuring out which species may be threatened. Learn about some of their success stories, as well as the species that have been lost. There are many ways for you to help!

Synopsis: Whether you call it a swamp, a bog, a fen, a march, a slough or a quagmire, a wetland is a remarkable world where land and water meet. Wetlands naturally filter pollution and sediment from our water, control flooding and protect stream and riverbanks from erosion. They also provide a home to many plants and animals from microscopic algae and moss to muskrats and herons. This informative book contains easy-to-follow experiments and projects so…