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"You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal long-buried family secrets and upend your entire sense of identity. Soon a lark becomes an obsession, a relentless drive to find answers to questions at the core of your being, like "Who am I?" and "Where did I come from?" Welcome...
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Tundra
Pub. Date
[2022]
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"Flowers are beautiful. They have bright colors, soft petals and sweet nectar ... But that's not the whole truth ... and one bee is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a bee reveals how flowers are so much stranger than what we think. Did you know that there are some flowers that only bloom in the nighttime? Some flowers are spooky, and look like ghosts, or bats, or a monster's mouth."--
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2024.
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
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Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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"The story of Halley's Comet, told from the perspective of the comet itself upon its returns every seventy-five years or so. Through this lense, we not only learn about the comet, but also how human culture and technology continuously strive toward a greater understanding of our universe"--Provided by publisher.
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Z Kids, an imprint of Zeitgeist
Pub. Date
[2023]
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". . . teaches toddlers the science behind what they see outside. What is wind? Why are there two rainbows? What makes snowflakes unique? Follow inquisitive Wally as he walks through summer, fall, winter, and spring, picking up facts about the seasons and weather conditions as he interacts with the natural world"--Provided by publisher.
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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. . . Discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers...and under the brilliant green...
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Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano...
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Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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"A lo largo de la historia, a las mujeres les hand dicho que la ciencia no es parar ellas porque no son suficientemente inteligentes, o porque sus cerebros simplemente no son capaces de ese tipo de estudio. En este libro, Chelsea Clinton nos presenta a varias mujeres científicas que no prestaron atención a los que les dijeron que no y optaron por utilizar su ingenio, sus hablidades y su persistencia para descubrir, inventar, crear y explicar."--...
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University of Washington Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
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"For many the phrase "Native nonfiction" inspires thoughts of the past, of timeless oral history transcriptions and dry 19th century autobiographies. In Shapes of Native Nonfiction, Washuta and Warburton explode this perspective by showcasing 22 contemporary Native writers and their provocative approaches to form. While exploring familiar legacies of personal and collective trauma and violence, these writers push, pull and break the conventional essay...
14) The body book
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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Exploring milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries, this guide to the human body covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health through how the body protects itself.
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Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Astra Publishing House
Pub. Date
[2022]
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Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
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"Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?"--
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First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
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"Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down,...
19) The elements
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"Enter the world of elements--whether rare, radioactive, or only recently discovered. From explosive antimony to precious gold, explore all the 118 unique building blocks of our universe and the many miraculous ways we use them."--
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