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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
A young female sea dolly is born in the shallow waters of a prehistoric Kansas Mesozoic-era lake and learns to survive after encountering a variety of predators and other underwater dinosaurs from that ancient time period.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Stresses the importance of saving endangered species and discusses how scientists are using the latest technology to survey animal populations, to track down and arrest those who prey on endangered wildlife, and to breed animals in captivity.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and traditions of Valentine's Day on February 14th as a celebration of friendship, affection, sweethearts, and love, and includes information on how the holiday is celebrated in various places around the world.
70) Sharks!
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Series
Publisher
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Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text introduce kids to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of sharks.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A Stanford University neurobiologist has been advancing our understanding of stress - how it impacts our bodies and how our social standing can make us more or less susceptible. Research reveals that the impact of stress can be found deep within us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to our bellies, even unraveling our chromosomes. Yet understanding how stress works can help us figure out a ways to combat it and how to live a life free of the tyranny...
72) Volcanoes!
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Series
Publisher
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Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.
73) Big enough
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Mama Elephant explains to her son Max that some activities have to wait until he is older ; but no matter how old he is, he will never be too big for his mother's love.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.
Publisher
Docurama Films
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"[This film] charts the devastating ecological impact of overfishing by interweaving both local and global stories of sharply declining fish populations, including the imminent extinction of the bluefin tuna, and illuminates how our modern fishing capacities far outstrip the survival abilities of any ocean species. Scientists explain how this depletion has slipped under the public radar and outline the catastrophic future that awaits us -- an ocean...
77) Frogs!
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Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
What was that? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! See that? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
What was that? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! See that? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
80) Mummies
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read book covers all aspects of human and animal mummies, showing examples of preserved mummies.