Karen Latchana Kenney
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What's more popular than Tumblr? This microblogging site has taken the Web by storm since its founding in 2007. Not much can top it when it comes to capturing its fans' imaginations, except for perhaps its creator, David Karp.
Karp developed Tumblr after he tried to start a blog and found the process daunting. With most platforms, a blogger faces a huge, empty text box that begs to be filled with words. It was intimidating for a guy who'd never...
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"This book discusses the history and current state of high-tech folding in the world of manufacturing and how it is informed by folding in the natural world. Readers meet the leading scientists and artists in the field, learn about the manufacturing applications of folding in aerospace and other fields, and where folding technology is going in the future"--
5) Super rats
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"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of rats through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the gray wolf came back from the brink of extinction. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these animals make a comeback"--
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the sea otter came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these playful animals make a comeback.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding,...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the manatee came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these sea cows make a comeback.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars...
9) Super ants
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"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of ants through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--
10) Skeletal system
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the skeletal system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index--
11) Meteorologist
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"In Meteorologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a meteorologist"--
12) Healing plants
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Healing Plants introduces readers to plants around the world that we can use to help heal. From their flowers, fruits, and leaves all the way to their roots, readers will be fascinated with these plants abilities to heal!
13) Digestive system
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the digestive system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
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"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the form of energy that is sound! Sound waves and their wavelengths are discussed, as are the vibrations of molecules, acoustics, and how the ear interprets sound. These properties are illustrated by the making and hearing of music. Colorful infographics make decibels, amplitude, frequency, and ear anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Ludwig van Beethoven are featured. A fun...
16) Birds
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"Each state has a state bird and they're as different as the states they represent. From hens to gulls and songbirds, discover fascinating facts about the many state birds of the United States!"--Page [4] of cover.
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"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the different states of matter! Atoms and molecules are explained, as are elements and the periodic table. The three main states of matter solid, liquid, gas are covered, as are the properties of each and the role of energy in their changing from one form to another. These properties are illustrated by the birth and collapse of stars. The rare states of matter plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate are...
19) Sugar glider
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Introduces sugar gliders, discussing how to care for one as a pet, their physical characteristics, and how to handle them.
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"In this engaging title, young readers learn how visible light is the key to color! Discover how light begins with the sun and travels to Earth on electromagnetic waves, how white light actually holds the whole color spectrum, and how the eye perceives color. These properties are illustrated by the mixing of paints and pixels. Colorful infographics make the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, and eye anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors...
