Megan Cooley Peterson
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2022
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English
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In August 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony's leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers? Explore the theories behind their disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries....
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2022
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English
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why...
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2022
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English
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Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Readers will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true and which fakes will be exposed? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out.
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[2018]
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English
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What do moon rocks, a space shuttle, a white vest, and the Wright brothers' Flyer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of these high-flying pieces of history.
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2022
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English
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What's that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Readers will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts and which ones have been solved? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out.
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2022
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English
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Is mind reading a real skill? What about being able to move things with just your mind? Readers will be captivated by claims of psychic powers while also learning the facts about each story. Which tales could be true and which myths are busted? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out.
12) Jack-'o-lanterns
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[2014]
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe jack-'o-lanterns"--Provided by publisher.
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2022
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English
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Did a spider actually lay its eggs in a woman's face? Do alligators really live in the New York City sewers? Readers will be captivated by mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Which rumors hold a hint of truth and which claims are totally bonkers? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out.
14) Cool crickets
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[2020]
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English
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"Chirping fills the night air, and you know crickets must be nearby! But did you also know that each species has its own unique song? Or that these tiny jumpers have ears on their legs? Meet cool crickets from around the world with [this book]"--Provided by publisher.
15) Wonderful worms
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[2020]
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English
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"Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this . . . book about . . . worms from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the . . . variety of wrigglers and up-close photos, while also learning about worm behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The . . . leveled text supports life science curriculum"--Provided by...
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[2021]
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English
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"As the First Family sleeps, something spooky goes bump in the night. History knows the White House as the symbol of the American presidency. Could it also be America's most haunted house? Learn more about the White House's most talked-about ghosts and about other paranormal activity running wild in the nation's capital"--Provided by publisher.
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[2021]
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English
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"Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time"--
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