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6) Disasters
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Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.
9) Bugs
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An exploration of insects, featuring close-up images, facts, dictionary and encyclopedia entries, and more.
10) Weather
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Weather is packed with up-to-the-minute information about what happens and why. Eyewitness accounts from around the globe tell you how it really feels to get caught in the world's worst weather.
12) Dolphins
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Introduces the physical characteristics, habitats, life cycle, and eating habits of dolphins.
An early reader introduction to dolphins examines their anatomy, distribution, life cycle and feeding habits while offering insight into their intelligence through stories about dolphin behavior, their use of language and their cooperative use of tools. --Publisher's description.
14) Ancient Egypt
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An introduction to ancient Egypt features photos, timelines, and graphics that share insights into pharaohs, mummies, and pyramids while inviting readers to decode hieroglyphics and consider the actual cause of King Tut's death.
15) Night sky
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"Night Sky" helps readers identify particular constellations, recognize the difference between a star and a planet, and understand why the entire sky appears to spin. They will discover how stars are born and die, what nebulae are, and how comets and asteroids are formed. Includes star charts, space images, and graphics.
16) Technology
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Investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles.
17) Penguins
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What is a penguin? -- More penguins -- Even more penguins -- Penguin homes -- Penguins on land -- Penguins in the sea -- Leaping and diving -- Penguin feathers -- The iceberg cafâe -- Danger! -- Galâapagos penguins -- Humboldt penguins -- Magellanic penguins -- The giant penguin -- Royal penguins -- Erect-crested penguins -- Rockhopper penguins -- Fiordland penguins -- Snares penguins -- Macaroni penguins -- African penguins -- Oil spill! -- Yellow-eyed...
