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1) Antarctica
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"For those who can't travel to Antarctica, reading this innovative volume may just be the next best thing! Most people know about Antarctica's cold and harsh conditions, but not everyone is aware of just how amazing this chilly continent really is! From the animals that call Antarctica home to the continent's frigid desert and ever moving ice forms, this captivating volume covers many of the questions young readers may have about Antarctica. Simple...
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"Traveling the world isn't always an option, but reading about it can be! With the help of this engaging book, young readers have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the fascinating continent of South America. Simple diagrams help break down key concepts, while easy-to-follow maps help readers understand where in the world--and within the continent--different features are located. Accessible text and captivating photographs ensure that even...
3) Asia
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"There's no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44 million square kilometers), it's home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the...
4) Africa
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"Africa is the world's second largest continent by both size and population. But there's a lot more to know about this large landmass. With the help of this informative guide, curious readers can learn all about this unique continent, from its geography and countries to its people and animal life. Colorful photographs and helpful graphic elements reinforce key concepts from the text. This engaging volume makes for an excellent supplement to any elementary...
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"Mostly between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer lies North America, the third largest continent in area. While young readers may already be familiar with parts of this continent, there is an endless amount of information to learn about the landmass. Simple maps help readers of this volume locate key parts of the continent. With information about important geographical features, as well as the people and cultures that make up North America,...
6) Australia
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"It may be the smallest continent, but there's a lot to know about Australia. This continent, which is also a country, is home to some of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback. In this informative book, colorful photographs pair closely with accessible text, guiding readers around this captivating continent. Graphic elements, such as maps and diagrams, help readers visualize some of Australia's...
7) Europe
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"Although Europe is the second smallest continent in size, it's the third largest in population. It's home to dozens of countries and a number of bustling cities. Readers of this engaging volume travel on a journey through this one-of-a-kind continent, learning about its people, geography, unique characteristics, and much more along the way. Eye-catching photographs help readers visualize each location, while age-appropriate text helps reinforce key...
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The South Pole is cold, but there s more to it than that! This book presents the cartography and earth science of this polar region to young readers in an engaging yet informative way. Several spreads are dedicated to the fascinating history of the brave explorers of this icy landscape, a part of history that is sure to impress all elementary readers! The colorful, easily understood maps and vivid photographs of the South Pole will expand reader s...
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Many young readers think of the North Pole as the place where Santa Claus lives with his wife, reindeer, and elves. The North Pole presents the geography and science of this polar region to young readers in an age-appropriate way. The clear language and easy-to-read, colorful maps and photographs of the North Pole will engage and expand any young reader s grasp on the concepts of continents, climate, Earth s rotation, and more! The fascinating history...
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Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science and everything in between knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting....
11) Making maps
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Is there such a thing as a fun way to develop spatial awareness? Yes and readers can do so by reading this book! Readers will engage in and expand their understanding of the world around them through a creative, rewarding map-making activity developed with learning and fun in mind! Step-by-step instructions guide them through this rewarding exercise, while a simple history and explanation of cartography allows them to feel a part of something both...
12) The Equator
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"The Earth is wearing a belt" is an age-old visual device teachers have used to explain the equator. In this volume, young readers will expand their comprehension of this important concept. With an understanding of the equator comes a grasping of the rotation of the Earth, climate, weather, and many other age-appropriate science concepts. Clean, accessible art on every spread-including diagrams, maps, and full-color photographs-help readers grasp...
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The division of the Earth into hemispheres isn't the easiest concept to teach or grasp. It involves geography, spatial awareness, map-reading abilities, and more. This volume makes it easy for any reader to develop a solid comprehension of this critical social studies lesson! Vivid, full-color maps and photographs are integrated with accessible main text to aid young readers' understanding of this sometimes-tough topic. This essential book is a useful...
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 12
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In this two part episode, Carmen announces she's going to do what no thief has ever done before... steal something that doesn't exist! Soon our heroes are off on a wild chase through time, as Carmen pilfers a series of famous and infamous historical objects from their original owners!
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 6
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Zack thinks an old detective is too over the hill to help them on a case. However, he learns that experience can be the best teacher when it turns out the detective in question was once Carmen's partner, back when she was an Acme detective.
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 2
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When Carmen steals a series of items, whose only link seems to be their connection to Frank L. Baum's "Oz" books, Zack and Ivy are in for a "case of a different color!"
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 9
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Carmen makes off with the Sydney Opera house. This theft is followed by her stealing the "talents" of several world ranked musicians.
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 4
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Carmen is 'kidnapped' by R. B. Traitor, a vigilante ex-judge who claims he's prosecuting her for stealing the Magna Carta. After tracking her to Traitor's bogus court, Zack and Ivy find themselves going to the ends of the earth to defend the thief.
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 10
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It's a Globe Hopping Christmas Carmen, and the kids are leaving her the clues this time! As Carmen does the "investigative" work, we turn the structure on its ear, with a holiday twist.
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Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? volume 7
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Acme's intrepid new techno whiz kid, JOSHA, has a crush on Ivy. He keeps trying to ask her out during the strange twists and turns of the latest Carmen case.
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