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My first book of planets

All about the solar system for kids
"Blast off on an exploration of our solar system?a fun space book for kids 3 to 5 Get even the smallest astronomer excited for the big universe of space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to ice-capped Pluto and every planet in between. With this book, kids will explore the entire solar system through incredible photos and fascinating facts on what makes each planet so special?like their size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons they have, and more!"--Amazon.

Space robots

"Questions and answers give kids an understanding about the technology of space robots, including why we use robots to explore space and who besides NASA uses them"--Provided by publisher.

Westward expansion

"In the 1800s, American began to push west, sometimes into lands that weren't yet a part of the United States. This movement came to be called western expansion. Some believed the nation had a right to this land, that it was the country's destiny. However, this romantic view doesn't reveal what this settlement meant: bloody conflicts, Native American displacement, and a renewed battle over slavery. This insightful volume provides readers with the information they need to know about this critical curricular topic through thought-provoking images and achievable text for readers who need a bit more support"--.

Egypt.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Egypt. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--.

Calamity Jane

Martha Jane Cannary rode wild horses before she could walk. She could shoot a target from miles away at the age of five.

A visit to France

"Take a trip to France! Start in the city of Paris, where you'll find the famous Eiffel Tower. Then, head to the Louvre to see some art or take a walk around the beautiful gardens at the Palace of Versailles. And don't forget to eat a cre?pe! Learn all about France as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--.

Foods from Ukraine

Introduces readers to the flavors of Ukraine. An introductory overview of Ukraine explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Ukrainian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Earth's neighbors

inner, outer and outermost planets
"This book discusses the planetary arrangements. It also discusses a few brief facts about the planes in the solar system" -- Amazon.

Exploring Roman mythology

"The myths of the ancient Romans are unique in that they focus mostly on the legendary human heroes who, against powerful military and other odds, prevailed and made Rome great. From Aeneas, who established the Roman race, to Romulus, who founded the city of Rome, to other brave figures, female and male alike, their moving stories are recounted in this volume"--Provided by publisher.

Unequal

a story of America
"Interconnected stories present a picture of racial inequality in America, showing systemic discrimination in all areas of society and showing the unbroken line of Black resistance to this inequality"--Provided by publisher.

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