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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

BOOKS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION


Through the Milky Way on a PB&J




School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.


Archaeologists Dig for Clues











Find out how even the smallest bits of chipped rock, burned seeds, and stained dirt can provide clues to how ancient peoples lived.


How Big Were Dinosaurs? 


















This fact-filled book puts dinosaurs next to modern animals so that you can see exactly how they size up and a huge fold-out chart compares the dinos to each other.


The Magical School Bus Lost in the Solar System















On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.



Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives




















Read about all the exciting facts lots of different animals have while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime. 


The Beetle Book












Come and learn about a bug that no one ever actually thinks about...a beetle! The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle.



The Moon Seems to Change 















Because the moon revolves around Earth, it seems to grow and shrink. Children can read about the phenomena of the moon's phases!




Minn of the Mississippi



















The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.




Weird Science for Kids: Kitchen Chemistry




















Unlike some science experiment books, Weird Science for Kids attempts to explain each experiment in simple, kid friendly language. This allows children to turn science into a yummy experience as well! 



Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World

















Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison.








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