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Flakes and flurries

a book about snow
Presents simple scientific information about snow, and includes an activity, fast facts, and a glossary.

Light

shadows, mirrors, and rainbows
Text and color illustrations present basic explanations of how shadows, reflections, and rainbows are created. Also includes experiments, a glossary, and a further-reading list.

Roll, slope, and slide

a book about ramps
Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce readers to ramps and how they work, explaining how ramps help workers move heavy equipment.
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Flakes and flurries

a book about snow
Illustrations and simple text teach children about snow, where it comes from, and how people and animals use it.
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Rain forests

gardens of green
Introduces tropical rain forests including their layers, weather, plants, and animals. Describes threats to the rain forest and includes a diorama project.

Magnets

pulling together, pushing apart
2008
Provides information about magnets, explaining how and why they work, where they are found, and how they are used, and includes experiments and a glossary.

Tyrannosaurus Rex and Other Dinosaur Wonders

1990
Examines the different kinds of dinosaurs that dominated the Earth during the Age of Reptiles.

Science tools

using machines and instruments
2007
Describes the tools which scientists use in observations and experiments.

Air

outside, inside, and all around
2004
Presents an introduction to air, explaining its role in life on Earth, and discussing what is in air, how to feel air, and the importance of keeping air clean. Includes experiments and a glossary.

Amazing plants

2008
Discusses the parts of a plant, what plants need to survive, the role they play in life on Earth, the process of pollination, and underwater plants, and includes a hands-on activity.

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