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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
1) Mummies
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Mummies! Did you know the mummy of the Pharaoh Khufu was placed in what is called the Great Pyramid? It is the largest stone structure in the world, consisting of 2,300,000 stone blocks, each weighing several tons! That's one big tombstone! Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting...
2) Horses
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"Have you ever wondered why horses need shoes? Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sometimes sleep standing up? Explore this ascinating book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus fun facts and engaging, dramatic illustrations." -- Back cover.
3) Bats
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Bats! Did you know that the bat is the only kind of mammal that can fly? In fact, some bats can only fly, they cannot walk. From tip to tip, some kinds of bats, like Giant Flying Foxes, have a wingspan as wide as 6 feet (2 m). But there are also tiny bats, like Bumblebee Bats, with wingspans of only 6 inches (15 cm)-smaller...
5) Butterflies
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"Ever wondered how butterflies get their colors? Or which butterflies avoid predators by tasting bad? Or which body part butterflies use to taste? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.
6) Lizards
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Lizards! Did you know lizards have two big eyes and can see very well? In fact, some lizards can even look in two directions at the same time. Learn about the largest lizard of all-the Komodo dragon. This lizard is big enough to eat wild pigs, goats and even deer! Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat...
7) Bears
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Who are bears? How do bears grow up? Is a red panda really a bear? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about bears.
8) Puppies
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"Did you know that puppies have about 110 more bones than people? Or that the moisture on their noses helps grab hold of scents?"--
9) Frogs
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"Have you ever wondered why frogs are so slimy? Or what makes toads different from frogs? Or how frogs' eyes help them eat?"--Back cover.
10) Spiders
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Spiders! Did you know that some spiders are big enough to eat frogs, lizards and small birds? Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies,...
11) Apes
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Apes! Did you know that orangutans spend most of their lives in trees? They are the slowest-moving apes. Big males sometimes have to travel on the ground because the tree branches can't support them. Children will learn about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo and gibbon. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative...
12) Whales
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Do you know what whale is the world's largest animal? Or which whale's head is up to one-third the length of its entire body? Or why some whales sing to one another? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about whales.
13) Farm animals
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"Have you ever wondered by pigs roll in the mud? Or if all cows have the same spots? Or why chickens have feathers? Explore this charmingook for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus fun facts and lots of sweet, engaging illustrations." -- Back cover.
14) Fish
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"Ever wondered how some fish can see in the depths of the ocean? Or how fish breathe underwater? Or which fish fathers carry the eggs until they hatch? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus fun facts and lots of lively, detailed illustrations."--
15) Kittens
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"Do you know how kittens' tails help them jump and climb? Or what makes kittens specially equipped for the dark? Or why kittens play so much? Explore this delightful book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked == plus fun facts and sweet illustrations"--
16) Seals
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"Do you know which seals can use their flippers as legs to walk on land? Or which seals live off their blubber while nursing their young? Or how mother seals recognize their pups in a crowd? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus fun facts and colorful, action-packed illustrations"--
17) Volcanoes
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Volcanoes! Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting...
18) Birds of Prey
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Birds of Prey! Did you know that owls are the only birds of prey that are nocturnal? That means they like to hunt at night. Children will learn about the eagle, hawk, owl, falcon, and vulture. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting...
19) Predators
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Know-It- Alls Predators is a unique science series that puts the spotlight on "Wolves," "Crocodiles," "Predators," and "Dinosaurs." Kids will learn that a wolf can pick up the scent of an animal from a mile (1.6km) away and that crocodiles do not chew their food. Who says science is boring? With this Know- It-Alls collection kids will learn about the black panther, tiger, wolf, sea otter, mamba snake, praying mantis, spider, scorpion, killer whale,...
20) Flying Creatures
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Know-It- Alls Flying Creatures is a unique science series that puts the spotlight on "Butterflies," "Bugs," "Birds Of Prey," and "Bats." Kids will learn that butterflies find food and locate a mate with their eyes, smell and sense vibrations with their antennae, and taste with their front feet. They will also learn that insects have a hard shell on the outside of their bodies called an exoskeleton, and that bats are the only mammals that can fly....
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