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Seasons

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduces young readers to the seasons, with simple facts about spring, summer, fall, and wonter.

Oil spills

Provides information on oil spills, including causes, effects, and cleanup efforts.

Are we there yet?

using map scales
Describes what map scales are, and explains how to use them to compare map distances to real distances.
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Ways to find your way

types of maps
Describes different types of maps, and explains how to use them to find directions and other information.

Up north and down south

using map directions
Describes the cardinal directions, north, south, east, and west, and explains how directions are used with a map and compass.

If maps could talk

using symbols and keys
Describes map symbols and keys, and explains how to use them to read maps.

Easy origami decorations

an augmented reality crafting experience
2017
Handcrafted decorations are just a few folds away! Learn how to turn origami butterflies, swans, and tulips into locker magnets, table decorations, and more. With photo-illustrated instructions and augmented reality access to video tutorials, you ll never get stuck on a step. Just grab some paper and start crafting!.

Farm

2011
Meet the farmer, learn about the animals, find out about the crops, and watch the tractor.

Bugs

2011
Learn how spiders make webs, meet nature's recyclers, find out how bees use honey, and spot the glowing insect. Introduces children to the exciting world around them.

If you were a cat

1989
Describes the characteristic and behavior of cats and what it would be like to be a cat.

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