Smithsonian (Seymour Simon)
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Author
Series
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
Originally published: New York : Morrow Junior Books, c1997. "This Scholastic edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. Describes the various parts of the brain and the nervous system and how they function to enable us to think, feel, move, and remember. RL 4.Ages 8-13.
3) Earthquakes
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Description
Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.
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The heart: our circulatory system
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5) Oceans
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Series
Description
Text and photographs explore the physical characteristics, life forms, and fragility of the world's oceans.
6) Stars
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Series
Description
Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs.
7) The universe
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Series
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
8) Weather
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Series
Description
Explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather. Uses photographs of actual weather patterns to illustrate ideas presented in the text.
9) Hurricanes
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Series
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
11) Our solar system
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Series
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Updated ed., Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
62 p. col. ill. 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond.
12) Penguins
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Series
Description
Describes how penguins can swim fast, what they eat, behavior, and why we should protect their habitats.
13) The human body
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Series
Publisher
Smithsonian/Collins
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shows how the human body functions with the twelve major systems.
14) Cats
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of cats, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.
15) Dogs
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of dogs, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.
16) Dolphins
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Series
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.
17) Gorillas
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Series
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
18) Global warming
Author
Series
Publisher
Smithsonian/Collins
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
31, [1] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A color-photo introduction to the causes and effects of global warming.