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Amendments to the United States Constitution The Bill of Rights Big bad biters Bizarre beast battles Cultures of the world Inside special forces Let's learn about farm machines Q & A: life's mysteries solved! Team time machine: American Revolution Understanding anxiety Understanding anxiety (PowerKids Press.)Shea, Therese
Summary: The Bigfoot Trail in northwestern California got its name because of hikers' accounts of glimpsing large, hairy, humanlike creatures living in this area. This book entices readers to come along on this forbidding trail, if they dare. The Bigfoot Trail is long but, because many parts aren't well traveled, hikers and readers get to experience a truly wild side of the United States. They'll learn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SHEShea, Therese
Contents: Farm crops -- Huge harvests -- Early harvester -- Here comes the combine -- On the move -- Many jobs -- All kinds of crops -- Up the elevator -- Useful machines!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Transport Farm SheaShea, Therese
Contents: Tractor power! -- In the dirt -- Replacing animals -- Open or cab? -- What they pull -- Power providers -- Fill it up -- Modern tractors -- Tractor pulling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Transport Farm SheaShea, Therese
Summary: Crypts, tombs, and mausoleums aren’t just the creepy props of a horror movie; they’re the final resting places of the dead. Many are also beautifully designed monuments. This intriguing examination of some of the world’s most prominent tombs includes the elaborate Taj Mahal, the mysterious Newgrange, the mammoth Great Pyramid, and the star-studded Westminster Abbey. Modern tombs and burial...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 393 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: The towering buildings that fill our cities definitely werent built in a day. Skyscrapers are huge construction projects full of complicated steps. From drilling anchor holes and erecting steel beams to laying acres and acres of concrete, it takes lots of people and lots of smarts to build a vertical city. Readers will love putting on their hard hats and seeing the construction for themselves...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 720 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: "With their round bodies and colorful backs, ladybugs are popular little beetles. However, we rarely get the chance to see them up close-until now! This vivid book allows readers to learn about ladybugs' intriguing body parts and interesting life cycle. They'll learn fun facts, like how ladybugs help farmers by putting their big appetites to use! Striking macro photographs will draw in bug...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.76 SHEShea, Therese
Contents: How a garden grows -- So many seeds -- Many kinds -- Air seeders -- Seed drills -- Planters -- In the hopper -- Surprising machines -- A huge help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Transport Farm SheaShea, Therese.
Summary: Describes the characteristics, behavior, and diet of various bears, including American black bears and grizzlies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2006
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 599.78 Shea,Shea, Therese
Summary: Given the vastness of the universe, it is not difficult to imagine the possibility of life--even intelligent life--beyond Earth. Yet whether any extraterrestrial beings have ever made contact with us and if any evidence of this contact exists, remains widely debated. Evaluating tales of alien encounters and UFO sightings with a critical eye, this absorbing volume considers the possibility of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: Describes the events surrounding the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and looks at how it provides structure for the nation's government.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.73 SHEShea, Therese.
Summary: The odds of becoming an NBA or WNBA player are daunting, but this appealing, behind-the-scenes look at the path to pro basketball might help young athletes beat the odds. Readers will learn about the youth and development leagues that can help them hone their skills. They'll find out who to contact to get into the right college and what they can do now to prepare themselves for their future...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 SHEShea, Therese.
Summary: Looks at the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. constitution, examining the state of the world before it was passed, how it came to be passed, and how the rights that it guarantees to those accused in criminal cases have been handled over the years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 345.73056 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: Africanized honeybees, also known as killer bees, and army ants are both tiny animals that really strike fear in many people. In this action-packed volume, readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor. Readers will learn about factors such as adaptations, size, and sting. They'll use the information to make an educated guess about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: "Animals have a lot in common with people: they eat, sleep, and have babies. That's sometimes where the similarities end! Rabbits, for example, eat their own poop so they can digest even more nutrients than they did the first time around. Readers might find this and other facts gross, but they'll also love to repeat them! Full-color photographs and diagrams complement a fun design full of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 SHEShea, Therese
Summary: Even the youngest Americans have heard something about the Boston Tea Party, an event before the American Revolution in which patriots dressed as Native Americans and dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Why they did this might not be so clear. In this exciting book, a group of young historians who call themselves Team Time Machine go back to the year 1773 to find out. This high-interest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 SHEShea, Therese.
Summary: Explore the lesser-known details about what makes a Green Beret tick, including the rigorous admissions requirements and top-secret missions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Pub. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356.16 SHEShea, Therese.
Summary: Examines all types of snakes, how they help the environment, how they keep warm, and what they eat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2007
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: JE 597.96 Shea,Shea, Therese.
Summary: ""Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, they'll learn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "Switzerland is known for its ski resorts, banking industry, and chocolates, but there is much more to this European nation than just those things! Readers find themselves immersed in Swiss culture as they explore the detailed text and stunning photographs in this comprehensive resource. Sidebars provide examples of global citizenship in action in Switzerland, and fact boxes prepare future...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2025
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Summary: "From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 971 PANSheehan, Sean
Summary: "Readers explore the history, geography, and cultural landscape of Zimbabwe in this updated guide to an important African nation that supplements social studies curriculum topics and inspires an interest in world travel. Comprehensive text is paired with colorful photographs. In addition, fact boxes introduce readers to a new language, point out popular places to visit, and provide tips for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 968.91 SHEGofen, Ethel
Summary: "Vive la France! (Long live France!) The French mostly use this phrase during patriotic celebrations, but tourists to the country are sure to adopt the saying after experiencing all France has to offer. It is consistently the world's top tourist destination"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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Summary: "Sweden is often featured on lists of the happiest countries in the world, so what is it about life in Sweden that makes people so satisfied? Readers explore essential elements of Swedish culture-from the natural beauty citizens are surrounded by to the basics of life such as education and health care and unique elements such as food, festivals, and the arts. Curriculum topics such as history,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024