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121) Illinois
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"From Chicago's cultural attractions to Cahokia Mounds, there's a lot to see and do in Illinois. This state lies in the Midwest. Illinois introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--
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"Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star--he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years."--Amazon.com.
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"In this sly, surprising, and razor-sharp debut novel, a virtuoso pianist gives up her future as a musician to work at a high-end wellness store in New York City where the pursuit of beauty comes at a staggering cost. Our narrator is the youngest student at the Conservatory. She produces a sound from the piano no one else does, employing a special technique she learned from her parents-also stunningly talented musicians-who fled China in the wake...
124) West Virginia
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"From hiking and skiing in the Appalachian Mountains to enjoying festivals and performing arts in the cities, there's a lot to see and do in West Virginia. This state lies in the Southeast. West Virginia introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
125) Nebraska
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From exploring huge rock formations and prairie at Scotts Bluff National Monument to visiting the Omaha Zoo, there's a lot to see and do in Nebraska. This state lies in the Midwest. Nebraska introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places.
126) Ohio
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"From visiting the Cedar Point amusement park and beaches along Lake Erie to exploring the caves at Hocking Hills State Park, there’s a lot to see and do in Ohio. This state lies in the Midwest. Ohio introduces the state’s history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
128) South Dakota
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"From visiting the famous Mount Rushmore to exploring amazing scientific and historic sites, there's a lot to see and do in South Dakota. This state lies in the Midwest. South Dakota introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and...
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"This book teaches readers about the Galapagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, and the strange and unique animals that live there. Some animals include the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the magnificent frigatebird and the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. The islands, which were studies by Charles Darwin, are a popular tourist destination...
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"Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi! The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans...
132) Maine
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"From exploring the forest and coastline of Acadia National Park to dining on lobster in one of the coastal cities, there's a lot to see and do in Maine. This state lies in the New England region. Maine introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
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"Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo"--
"An illustrated biography of famous frontiersman Davy Crockett,...
134) Space exploration
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Uses cartoon-style characters to introduce readers to topics related to space exploration and the spacecraft that have been used for it.
137) Where is Antarctica?
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"Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90...
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