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Great Migrations: Whales (National Geographic Kids)
Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales will easily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food and the need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far north as the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to find enough food to sustain their ways of live—up to 700 squid a day! Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giant squids, …
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781426307454
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- Softcover; 48 hlm; 15.2 x.22.8 cm
- Series Title
- National Geographic Readers: Level 3
- Call Number
- 599.5
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
We live in a technological universe in which we are always communicating. And yet we have sacrificed conversation for mere connection. Preeminent author and researcher Sherry Turkle has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Long an enthusiast for its possibilities, here she investigates a troubling consequence: at work, at home, in politics, and in love, we find ways around c…
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- 9781101980460
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- Softcover; 452 hlm.; 15.5 x 23.4 cm
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- Call Number
- 302.23
Sharks! (National Geographic Kids)
He's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark-the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teet…
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- 9781426302886
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.2 x 22.8 cm
- Series Title
- National Geographic Readers: Level 2
- Call Number
- 597.3
Volcanoes! (National Geographic Kids)
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth's crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber's narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the act…
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- 9781426302855
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.2 x 22.8 cm
- Series Title
- National Geographic Readers: Level 2
- Call Number
- 551.21
Blizzards (Smart Words Reader)
Where do snowflakes come from? How can one fluffy piece of snow turn into a raging whiteout blizzard? Learn all about snow, blizzards, ice storms, and more in this fun, photo-filled book. Build your Smart Word vocabulary and boost your comprehension of science.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780545368223
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.4 x 22.7 cm
- Series Title
- Smart Words Reader (Weather & Climate)
- Call Number
- 551.55
Weather and Climate (Smart Words Reader)
Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Can you explain how one affects the other? Find out what causes the seasons, why some places are warm all year while others are cold, and learn how scientists predict the weather and protect us from severe stroms. Learn 20 smart word that will boost your science vocabulary!
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- 9780545368155
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.8 x 22.8 cm
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- Smart Words Reader (Weather & Climate)
- Call Number
- 551.6
Rain and Lightning (Smart Words Reader)
Have you ever been pelted by driving rain? Are you frightened by the sound of thunder and the sight of lightning? Thunderstroms can be one of nature's most awesome displays. Find out all about rain, lightning, and thunder in this action-packed book. Plus, build your Smart Word science vocabulary and boost your science comprehension skills.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780545368193
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.3 x 22.8 cm
- Series Title
- Smart Words Reader (Weather & Climate)
- Call Number
- 551.55
Tornadoes (Smart Words Reader)
Tornadoes are often in the news. These monster stroms can cut a path of destruction when they touch down, and the United States gets an average of about 1,000 tornadoes a year - more than any other country! But how do tornadoes form and where do they occur most often? The answer to these questions and more are right inside this amazing book! Plus, you will learn all of the important vocabulary …
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- 9780545368254
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.3 x 22.8 cm
- Series Title
- Smart Words Reader (Weather & Climate)
- Call Number
- 551.55
Hurricanes (Smart Words Reader)
Destructive hurricanes make the news every year. These giant stroms travel across oceans, building in strength, until they hit land. When hurricanes do make landfall - WATCH OUT!- their powerful winds, pounding rain, and massive flooding can destroy homes, towns, even big cities. Hunt for information about hurricanes in this book and build your science Smart Word vocabulary!
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780545368247
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- Softcover; 32 hlm.; 15.3 x 22.7 cm
- Series Title
- Smart Words Reader (Weather & Climate)
- Call Number
- 551.55
Encouragement: A Wife's Special Gift
One of the very special gifts a wife brings to a successful marriage is sincere encouragement. The wife who generously gives encouragement is soon mending the little tears in the fabric of her marriage and smoothing out rough spots before they become stumbling blocks. Working together in a marriage is something like putting up a camping tent: it takes two people, each performing their own jo…
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- 9780801096341 / 0801096340
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- Softcover; 96 hlm.; 10.5 x 17.5 cm
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- Call Number
- 301
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