Laura Hamilton Waxman
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An uplifting portrait of a leading NASA engineer describes her childhood ambition to pursue a life in science, her achievement as her university's first woman to receive a Ph. D. in her field and her pivotal role in building history-making spacecraft. --Publsiher's description.
10) Dr. Seuss
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Highlights the life and career of Dr. Seuss, from his childhood to his success as a creator of children's books.
14) The moon
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Presents an introduction to the Moon, describing its composition, phases, rotation around the Earth, the effect of its gravity on Earth's waters, and the history of space flights to its surface.
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In December 1620, a group of English settlers stepped out of their boats and climbed up the shore to a point overlooking a small harbor. Known as the Pilgrims, they had traveled far on the Mayflower. Behind them was the vast Atlantic Ocean. Before them was the wilderness of North America. They called their new home the Plymouth Colony. But who were the Pilgrims? Why had they left England? And what lay ahead for them over the long winter in Plymouth?...
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"Get to know the spindly spider, a critter known for its web spinning. Young readers will learn about spider habits, body parts, and more. The text is written in a manner understandable to kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders. Pictures with captions as needed illustrate concepts in the text and enhance comprehension"--
19) Life in a forest
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to forests. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Question: Who was known as the First Lady of the U.S. civil rights movement? Answer: Coretta Scott King. She helped her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., fight for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950's and 1960's. After his death, she continued to speak out for peace and equality for all people.