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Flicker flash : poems
This remarkable collection of concrete poetry gives shape to light in its many forms. From the flicker of birthday candles to a flash of lightning, the powerful beam of a lighthouse to the gentle glow of a bedside lamp, light illuminates our world in wondrous ways. Join poet Joan Bransfield Graham and artist Nancy Davis in a fantastic exploration of light, and open your eyes to an amazing new …
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- 9780618311026
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- 32 pages : illustration : 22 cm
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- 811 GRA
Guess whose shadow?
Now in paperback and filled with stunning full-color photographs, Steve Swinburne's concept book introduces children to the basics of shadows. He then leads them on a shadow hunt, playing a game called "Guess Whose Shadow?," in which young ones will discover there's more to shadows than first meets the eye.
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- 0439266513
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 770 SWI
Space exploration
An informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, "Space Exploration" takes young readers on a journey through the solar system and highlights advancements in space technology. Discover how satellites help us forecast the weather, how the Large Space Simulator is used to test spacecraft, what happens at liftoff and blastoff, and how the landing craft probes and explores pla…
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- 9780751347500
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- 67 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- Eyewitness
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- 629.4 STO
Space exploration
Blast off to the farthest reaches of the universe in a provocative overview of mankind's fascination with space. From the first rocket launch of the 1950s, and the "space race" that ensued, to present-day wonders like the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mir space station, young space enthusiasts will learn about the exciting history and future of space travel and even follow a day in the life o…
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- 0751361089
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- 60 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- Eyewitness Guides
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- 629.4 STO
Space travel
This introduction to space travel contains these topics: Going to space; Rockets for space travel; Is space safe for people?; First person in space; Early space missions; Next stop: the Moon; Traveling on the Moon; A problem in space; Space shuttle; Space stations; Missions to other planets; Space elevators and other ways to travel; Amazing space facts.
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- 9781403451552
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- 32 pages : illustration : 22 cm
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- Space Explorer
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- 629 WHI
We work in space
We Work in Space explores the special skills, tools, and uniforms needed to be an astronaut. The contribution made by astronauts to space research is emphasized, and children are encouraged to think about what it would be like to be an astronaut themselves. The book's playful, unpredictable designs and high quality photographs attract and maintain a child's attention and provide opportunities f…
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- 9781410922441
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Raintree sprouts
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- 629.4 AYL
My little golden book about the first moon landing
Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn who the astronauts were and how they were chosen for the mission. And they’ll hear Neil Armstrong’s unforgettable words in his message back to Earth: “one giant leap for mankind.” Fun facts abo…
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- 9780525580072
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 629.4 LOV
Light and shade
Can light rays change direction? How do cameras work? What is a penumbra? Step-by-step instructions will enable you to find out the answers to these questions and others in light and shade.
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- 9780733943232
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- Four Corners
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- 535 DAN
How to fly like an elephant : a tale of imagination and determination
Everyone knows elephants can't fly: they're too heavy, and they have no wings! But what happens when three elephants work together to design a flying machine? How to Fly Like an Elephant combines an introduction to design and engineering with a story about persistence and teamwork. Featuring interactive folding elements and flaps, the elephants will need YOUR help to finally get off the ground.
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- 9780141388403
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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The secrets of animal flight
More than three quarters of all land animals fly, from butterflies and birds to beetles and bats. Some birds can stay airborne for hours with only an occasional flap of their wings, flies can hover and perform split-second turns, while bats can execute their precise maneuvers in total darkness. How do they do it? Find out the secrets of animal flight - the principles that keep fliers as differe…
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- 9780618809042
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 591.4 BIS
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