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The lion is called the king of the beasts! Lions are expert hunters and have few natural enemies. Inside this book, readers will see amazing photographs of lions up close in their natural habitats. Readers learn important facts about lions while practicing the essential math skill of counting. An answer key allows readers to assess their mathematical knowledge.
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Apes are mammals that are very similar to people--just look at their faces! Gorillas, gibbons, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos are all apes. Readers learn key facts about these animals and see amazing photographs of them in their natural habitats, all while seamlessly practicing basic addition problems.
6) Dairy Farms
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What kind of animals are raised on a dairy farm? Cows! These farm animals are raised from calves to adult cows. They give us milk, which is also used for a large number of dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and much more. The photographs in this book show cows at a variety of life stages, the workers who care for them and milk them, and the technology they use. Readers are sure to enjoy this trip to a dairy farm.
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It's time to talk about turtles! More than 350 kinds of turtles live all over the world, and they can be found living on land as well as in the water. While learning about turtles and seeing them in their natural habitats, readers will also get the opportunity to practice their time-telling skills. Each spread includes fun facts and an example or question regarding time.
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Several kinds of bears live on Earth, from the "small" black bear to the enormous Kodiak bear. All bears have some things in common, but they also have key differences, which are highlighted in the manageable text. Readers will also practice comparison skills on each spread by answering basic mathematical questions.
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Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis), better known as chlamydia, is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria in the United States. Chlamydia is sometimes called the "hidden infection" because the C. trachomatis bacterium invades a single cell and hides there, gaining energy from the cell. This STI is easy to treat with antibiotics, but many of the people who have it show no symptoms at all, which is one reason it is so common....
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Syphilis is more than just a disease from history books. The bad news is that STD is still around, infecting people all over the world. The good news is that it is completely treatable, especially if it's caught in the early stages. Readers will learn about the history of syphilis, as well as its stages, symptoms, and treatments. They'll learn how to deal with a diagnosis and communicate effectively to ensure their sexual health. This empowering book...
13) Orchards
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Have you ever visited an orchard? Some people who live in colder areas like to pick apples in the fall. Others who live where it's warm may like to pick oranges. Some orchards have trees that grow nuts! Readers are sure to enjoy the colorful photographs and lively, manageable text inside this charming guide to orchards. They will learn about the different kinds of orchards, how their trees grow, and how people take care of them.
14) Horse Farms
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Giddyap! It's time to visit a horse farm! Horse farms raise and train horses for a variety of jobs. Some horses are trained to carry riders over woodland trails. Some horses are trained for equestrian competitions. Others are trained to help police officers! Inside this book, readers will see how horses are raised and learn about the people who care for them. Manageable text is paired with colorful photographs of horses growing up to make this a fun...
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Seals are playful creatures that live in cold waters around the world. Readers will find lots of cute seals--and a few ugly ones--inside this fun guide to subtraction. Each spread includes colorful photographs of seals in their natural habitats, facts about them, and simple subtraction problems.
16) Crop Farms
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Crop farms are very important! They grow much of the food we buy at the grocery store. Think of all the foods you like that are grown on farms-they may include corn, wheat, potatoes, vegetables, and much more! Readers will visit a variety of farms and see the crops grown there as well as the people and technology that make them successful. The text addresses several essential science topics, including life cycles and plant life.
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The world is home to many, many kinds of birds-from the giant ostrich to the tiny hummingbird! Readers see these birds and many others in their natural habitats inside this informative guide. The text also reinforces the basic concept of near and far while imparting valuable scientific facts to young readers.