Patricia Wynne
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In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller, Cat Warren and her canine companion, Solo, teach readers that the nose knows no bounds when it comes to working together, being persistent, and helping others. Solo has a fine nose and knows how to use it, but hes only one of many thousands of scent-detection dogs all over the United States. Thats a group that includes cadaver dogs, tracking, trailing, and apprehension dogs; dogs that...
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Provides children ages six through nine with information about the stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, moon, constellations, and classic myths through an investigation of one small square of night sky near Orion; and includes experiments and activities, sky maps, and a resource list.
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Lyrical text just right for young nature lovers describes the life of a typical North American bumblebee queen. Follow the queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs, and tends her colony. Scientifically accurate illustrations include captivating details of hive life.
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"Zoologist Bill Schutt delivers a look at the science behind hearts from across the animal kingdom - from insects to whales to humans - in this lively natural history. Millennia ago, when we first began puzzling over the mysteries of the human body, one organ stood out as vital. The heart was warm, it was central, and it moved as it pumped blood. The ancient Egyptians treated it with reverence, mummifying it separately from the body so that the soul...
14) The human body
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Describes various parts of the body from head to toe and explains how cell, tissues, and organs work together to make the skeletal, digestive, circulatory, and other systems work properly.
15) Backyard
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Explains how to observe and explore plants, animals, and their interactions in your own backyard.
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"Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle ... we learn that wine is also science."-Neil deGrasse Tyson
A Wall Street Journal Best Book for Wine Lovers
An excellent bottle of wine can be the spark that inspires a brainstorming session. Such was the case for Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle, scientists who frequently collaborate on book and museum exhibition projects. When the conversation...