Life Science

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Pressing Down: The Lever

Pressing Down explores the benefits and uses of the lever. RobbO and RobbEE learn how a lever can be formed in three different ways to do different kinds of work - lift and lower, separate, and open. More →

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Prove It!

Science uses evidence in explaining the natural world. Using relatable, real-world examples, this informative book shows readers how to construct an argument with evidence to support a claim. More →

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Pteranodon

This book tells the story of Pteranodon. During the late Cretaceous period, between 89 and 80 million years ago, one of the largest flying reptiles to exist flew in the skies. Its large… More →

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Pulling Up: The Pulley

Pulling Up explores the benefits and uses of the pulley. This clever device uses rope wound over a grooved wheel to help lift heavy loads. RobbO and RobbEE use a pulley to remove the engine… More →

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Pushing and Pulling

How do you move objects from one position to another? This fun book explains how a force, such as a push or a pull, can put an object in motion. Simple activities show how a force can move an More →

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¿Qué aspecto tiene? (How Does it Look?)

Patterns are made up of shapes, like spots, stripes, circles, triangles, and combinations of these. Colors play a big part in patterns as well. Bobbie Kalman's new book helps explain how some More →

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¿Qué es el tiempo? (What time is it?)

We measure time in minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, seasons, years, and in historical dates. We talk about mealtimes, bedtimes, school times, holiday times, and good times. We also use… More →

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¿Qué es la hibernación? (What is Hibernation?)

Hibernation is one of nature's greatest miracles, allowing animals to sleep through periods of extreme cold (and heat). From the tundra to the desert, this ability enables animals to live in… More →

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¿Qué es la migración? (What is Migration?)

When most people think of migration, they think of birds flying south to escape the cold winter - but many other animals migrate for many different reasons. From whales and deer to… More →

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