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2) Colorado
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Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and environmental concerns of the Rocky Mountain State.
7) Picasso
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Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.
11) Giraffes
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Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world, which makes some things very easy for them. They can pull leaves from tall trees and keep an eye out for predators far away. But have you ever thought about how a giraffe drinks from the ground? Or how hard it must be to lie down for a nap? Learn all about the ups and downs of being the worlds tallest animal.
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A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.
15) Universe
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"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....
17) Monet
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Traces the life of the Impressionist painter and analyzes some of his paintings.
19) Penguins
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The Penguins title familiarizes young readers with the penguins they can find at their local zoo. It includes colorful double-page photos with easy-to-read sentences about features, food, chicks and more to make learning a fun experience. Penguin facts and a quick quiz provide additional learning comprehension activities for young readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing....
20) Robot
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Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat.