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3) Football
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Language
English
Description
"Sports play an important formative role in the lives of many middle and high school students. Science Behind Sports from Lucent Books explores the science behind key contemporary sports. Volumes present in a clear and engaging manner the scientific principles and concepts involved, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, and related health issues and medical concerns related to the sport"--
4) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An earthquake can happen at any time, anywhere. You can't stop an earthquake, but you can learn what to do when one happes near you. Learn about these devastating natural phenomena that have changed the shape of our planet's landscape, as well as the scientists who study them, the most disastrous earthquakes ever recorded, and ways to stay safe in case you ever encounter one. So, hold on tight and get ready to shake things up!
7) Ancient Maya
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In Ancient Maya, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Maya people, including their advanced mathematics and massive stone cities. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--
8) Flags
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Language
English
Description
"Historical and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flags, including the inspiration of the design."--
9) Ancient Rome
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This book looks at Egyptians daily lives, covering their houses, family relationships and duties, food and dining customs, social status and roles, marriage customs, health and personal grooming, education, occupations and crafts, leisure activities, religious beliefs and rituals.
11) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A photo essay documents ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Much of what is known about people's everyday lives in times past comes from artifacts but also from diaries, letters, and other writings. Many important details of life during the Civil war, for instance, can be found in the diaries of women who carried on while their men were at war. In the Living History series, firsthand accounts such as these are combined with thoughtful narrative to offer a rich and vivid portrait of daily life in various times...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Language
English
Description
This book explores how President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from cash-strapped France in 1803, doubling the size of the United States without really knowing what he was getting. He dispatched Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore a territory that would include part or all of fifteen future states and to seek a water route to the West Coast. Westward expansion began immediately, all for the bargain price of 15 million dollars....
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"The ancient Greeks almost single-handedly created Western civilization, and numerous political, social, artistic, and military customs and ideas taken for granted today arose within the context of everyday Greek life. This lively overview of life in the Greek city-states covers houses and family structure, duties to the community, religious beliefs, sports and other leisure activities, warfare, and much more"--
16) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Language
English
Description
"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!"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavor have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of...
18) The Amazon
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details --
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