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Venus

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it's Earth's nearest neighbor. Venus can easily be seen in the night sky without the hep of a telescope. Venus doesn't have any moons, but it does have a unique pattern of orbit and rotation. It takes Venus longer to rotate on its axis than it does to orbit around the sun--meaning that its day is longer than its year!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it's Earth's nearest neighbor. Venus can easily be seen in the night sky without the hep of a telescope. Venus doesn't have any moons, but it does have a unique pattern of orbit and rotation. It takes Venus longer to rotate on its axis than it does to orbit around the sun--meaning that its day is longer than its year!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Uranus

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun, and it's one of only two ice giants in our solar system. Uranus is tilted in a way that makes it look like it's spinning sideways, almost like it's rolling. Uranus has two sets of rings and almost thirty known moons"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Tibet

Levy, Patricia, 1951-


An introduction to Tibet, covering its geography, history, government, economy, and more.
Date Published:2026

The television

Nobleman, Marc Tyler.


Includes index. An account of the history of the television including how the machines of the past evolved into today's televisions.
Date Published:2026

The telephone

Nobleman, Marc Tyler.


Includes index. An account of the history of the telephone including how the devices of the past evolved into today's telephones.
Date Published:2026

South America

Yomtov, Nel.


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "South America is the world's fourth-largest continent in land area. From Brazil to Chile, from Colombia to Argentina, South America is home to twelve countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the heights of the Andes Mountains or the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest, this book . . . [examines] the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the South American continent"--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2026

"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "South America is the world's fourth-largest continent in land area. From Brazil to Chile, from Colombia to Argentina, South America is home to twelve countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the heights of the Andes Mountains or the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest, this book . . . [examines] the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the South American continent"--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2026

Saudi Arabia

Janin, Hunt, 1940-


Welcome to Saudi Arabia -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Saudi Arabians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Saudi Arabia. School Library Journal, April 2024. "Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia-from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present. Fact boxes and sidebars highlight additional information about this country, which is sometimes in the spotlight for controversial actions"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Welcome to Saudi Arabia -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Saudi Arabians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Saudi Arabia. School Library Journal, April 2024. "Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia-from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present. Fact boxes and sidebars highlight additional information about this country, which is sometimes in the spotlight for controversial actions"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Saturn

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Saturn is famous for its remarkable rings, and this gas giant also has dozens of moons. More are still being discovered! These moons leave many mysteries for scientists to unravel"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Russia

Torchinskiæi, O. (Oleg)


Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Russians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. "Many people make assumptions about what life is like in Russia based on news stories or portrayals in movies and on TV. But what is life actually like for Russians? Readers find out in this thoroughly updated look at the intersections of history, politics, economics, geography, and culture in one of the most controversial countries on Earth. The detailed, objective text allows readers to think critically about life in Russia, and additional information is presented in sidebars, fact boxes, and maps. Readers can even find recipes for Russian foods, as well as stunning photographs of Russia's people and landscapes"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Russians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. "Many people make assumptions about what life is like in Russia based on news stories or portrayals in movies and on TV. But what is life actually like for Russians? Readers find out in this thoroughly updated look at the intersections of history, politics, economics, geography, and culture in one of the most controversial countries on Earth. The detailed, objective text allows readers to think critically about life in Russia, and additional information is presented in sidebars, fact boxes, and maps. Readers can even find recipes for Russian foods, as well as stunning photographs of Russia's people and landscapes"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The rise and fall of the Maya civilization

Faust, D. R.,


Into the Woods -- Mountains and Rainforests -- Farms and Villages -- From Cities to City-States -- Kings and Priests -- A Golden Age -- Left Behind -- Rise of the North -- The Spanish Invasion -- Maya Civilization Timeline -- SilverTips for Success. "Long ago, a powerful civilization formed deep in the middle of a lush forests. The incredible Maya had advanced knowledge of math, astronomy, and even written languages. Explore more about the rise and fall of the Maya civilization with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key world history curriculum made approachable for all"--
Date Published:2025

Into the Woods -- Mountains and Rainforests -- Farms and Villages -- From Cities to City-States -- Kings and Priests -- A Golden Age -- Left Behind -- Rise of the North -- The Spanish Invasion -- Maya Civilization Timeline -- SilverTips for Success. "Long ago, a powerful civilization formed deep in the middle of a lush forests. The incredible Maya had advanced knowledge of math, astronomy, and even written languages. Explore more about the rise and fall of the Maya civilization with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key world history curriculum made approachable for all"--

Date Published:2025

The radio

Worland, Gayle.


"An exploration of the invention and evolution of the radio"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Plant cells

Lim, Angela.


"RL: 3-4 IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "An overview of plant cells, including the types of plant cells, cell division, and plant cell parts"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

North America

Yomtov, Nel.


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "North America is the third-largest continent in land area. It is made up of twenty-three countries, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, the countries of Central America, and the Caribbean islands. America is home to a rich diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the vast depths of the Grand Canyon or the shores of Lake Superior, this book [explores] the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the North American continent"--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2026

"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "North America is the third-largest continent in land area. It is made up of twenty-three countries, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, the countries of Central America, and the Caribbean islands. America is home to a rich diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the vast depths of the Grand Canyon or the shores of Lake Superior, this book [explores] the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the North American continent"--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2026

Neptune

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Of all the planets in our solar system, Neptune is the farthest from the Sun. Because it's so far away, its daytime light would seem very dim by Earth standards. Neptune has sixteen moons and at least five main rings"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Mercury

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It's extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night, and Mercury's surface is similar to Earth's Moon. But Mercury doesn't have any moons of its own!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Mars

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Mars is the only planet where humans have sent rovers to help us learn about its landscape. Iron minerals in the dirt give Mars its distinctive red color. Long ago, Mars was covered with water, and scientists continue to look for signs that life may once have existed there"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The light bulb

Nobleman, Marc Tyler.


Includes index. Explains how the light bulb was invented, traces its history, and discusses how it developed into the light bulb used today.
Date Published:2026

Jupiter

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-


"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5"--Back cover. Includes index. "Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system--one thousand times the size of Earth! It's mostly made up of swirling gases and liquids, and it has ninety-five moons. Cloud bands give Jupiter its distinctive striped and spotted appearance"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Iran

Rajendra, Vijeya, 1936-


Welcome to Iran -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Iranians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. School Library Journal, April 2024. "Iran has ancient roots, and readers are guided through its past and present in this comprehensive guide to Iranian life. Focused chapters present the nation's history, economy, natural environment, government, religious groups, arts, and more. As readers explore the pillars of Persian culture, they also encounter full-color photographs of Iran's landmarks and people. Detailed sidebars, maps, recipes, and fact boxes enhance this learning experience, which includes discussions of current events and objective information about what life is really like in this controversial country. This is an excellent resource for the next generation of global citizens"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Welcome to Iran -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Iranians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. School Library Journal, April 2024. "Iran has ancient roots, and readers are guided through its past and present in this comprehensive guide to Iranian life. Focused chapters present the nation's history, economy, natural environment, government, religious groups, arts, and more. As readers explore the pillars of Persian culture, they also encounter full-color photographs of Iran's landmarks and people. Detailed sidebars, maps, recipes, and fact boxes enhance this learning experience, which includes discussions of current events and objective information about what life is really like in this controversial country. This is an excellent resource for the next generation of global citizens"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Geography : a children's encyclopedia /

Woodward, John, 1954-


Includes index. Looks at the world's natural wonders and different ecosystems and explores the diversity of life on Earth.
Date Published:2025