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2) Planets
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.
4) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Explores the stars, galaxies, planets, and other phenomena in the universe, and describes the history of human space exploration.
6) Vikings
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mythology, such as Thor and Loki, in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts. Amazing cut-away artworks take you inside Viking homes and longships, in which these notorious...
7) Space!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents an introductory look at space, including information on the solar system, stars, constellations, galaxies, and space exploration.
8) Space travel
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents information about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing, discussing such topics as the space race, space tourism, space careers, and the future of space travel.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens--from their hair type, fur pattern, colors, and distinct personalities, to the differences and similarities that celebrate the unique identity of every feline! Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of 45 different cat breeds, such as the British Shorthair, Bombay, Siamese, Munchkin, Snowshoe, and more. Young cat lovers will enjoy finding out how cats evolved from wild animals to become...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Learn everything there is to know about our furry friends in this adorable book of dogs for children, including their body language, what they are dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you. Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of over 50 different dog breeds, including well-loved favorites, such as the Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Great Dane, and more! This book for canine lovers is arranged into the...
13) Feminism is
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, theories, debates, and daily realities of feminism, discussing its role in private and professional environments, the importance of intersectional feminism, and the roles of such feminists as Gloria Steinem and Malala Yousafzai.
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
An accessible introduction to philosophy explores the ideas of such leading intellectuals as Plato, Confucius, and Simone de Beauvoir while inviting readers to consider how universal questions have been fundamental to the development of scientific study,religious beliefs, and ideas about freedom.
Series
It can't be true volume 1
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"[This book] brings these unbelievable facts and many more to life with the help of 200 jaw-dropping visual comparisons across a wide range of subjects from outer space to the human body"--Front jacket flap.
20) Shark attack!
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Great white sharks, bull sharks, and tiger sharks are some of the ocean's top predators. But who is more at risk--people from sharks or sharks from people?"--
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