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When times are tough, you pull yourself up and push yourself to the top ... of a beanstalk ... where you might get schooled in forces and motion by a STEM-loving giant named Dennis. At least that's what happens to Jack in this delicious twist on a classic fairy tale, supported by critical thinking questions and a glossary of key physics terms.
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What's the matter with the three little pigs? They're being tormented by a hungry wolf! And no matter what kind of matter they use to build their homes, it doesn't matter. The STEM-savvy, rhyme-loving wolf in this fractured fairy tale always seems to spoil the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions support the story's physics content.
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The Garbage Gang builds a bowling alley, and they meet Gordy's bowling ball, Beau. Beau likes to knock down pins, so the gang wonders, "Are bowling balls bullies?" Fortunately, Beau helps them learn all about forces and motion, and soon they discover the answer to their burning question.
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While the Garbage Gang is out exploring the trash dump, they meet a bear named Otto. When Otto explains that bears hibernate, the gang wonders, "What's with the long naps, bears?" But the gang learns that bears aren't the only animals that hibernate, and their question is soon answered.
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"Escaping from a tall tower using one's hair is so fairy-tale old school. This STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on the ways the science of simple machines can save the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions reinforce the story's key physics concept"--
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The Garbage Gang meets a sunflower named Raye, but they want to know more about her. A real adventure takes place when they shrink in size and climb up Raye to take a closer look at all of her plant parts. The gang wonders, "Do plants have heads?" Their new friend, Raye, teaches them all about plant parts, and she eventually answers their burning question.
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While the Garbage Gang is out exploring the trash dump, they find a lost little girl. The gang is curious about the human's senses, and as they take a closer look they say, "You call that a nose?" They gang helps the lost girl use her senses to find her dad, and in the end, their question is answered.
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Ever wish you could swim with a great white shark? Step into Finnlee's life, as she transforms into the giant predator. Dive in and learn all about a great white shark's habitat, body, superpowers, and more - all from a great white shark's perspective.
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"The stepsisters yell. The fairy godmother sings. The pineapple-turned-monster-truck burns rubber on its way to the ball. For Cinderella, this evening is an enchanted STEM adventure through the science of sound. For readers, it's a treat of a fractured fairy tale, complete with an ear diagram, a key-term glossary, critical thinking questions, and a sweet pair of glass high-top sneakers"--
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When Cam's family decides to go to a luau during their vacation in Hawaii, he decides to stay behind to play some video games in the hotel. Lost in gaming euphoria, Cam slowly begins to realize that the rumbling noises aren't coming from the TV--the entire hotel is shaking. Cam glances out the window of his hotel room just in time to see the nearby "inactive" volcano explode. Chunks of rock and lava cascade down into the city. Giant, flaming rocks...
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From a launchpad in Florida to the lunar surface ... Two cartoon flies join readers as they blast off into space and step foot on the moon with Neil Armstrong, providing a blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in space-exploration history.
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So what if her arms are extremely short? Julie the T-rex wants to be a knight, and she's ready to prove herself to the king. Discussion questions, an interactive look-and-find section, and dinosaur facts complete this fun picture book from the Dinosaur Dreams series.
20) Haunt and Seek
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Ben Tajima doesn't claim to have hit the jackpot with the small toy boat he finds on the Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois. Still, the antique trinket is cool, even if it is a little dirty. Yet strange things start to happen after he brings the toy back to his grandparent's apartment. He sees-or thinks he sees-a ghostly boy hiding in unexpected places: the swimming pool, the living room . . . But who is the boy? What is he looking for? And what will...