Ruth Owen
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"Every one of the games we love to play started out as an idea in the head of a video game designer. Working with a team of coders, artists, sound engineers, and other game experts, video game designers create new worlds, terrifying enemies, tough challenges, and hours of fun. So where do video game designers get their ideas? How is coding used to create games? How do artists develop and animate a game's characters? And how does a video game development...
343) Moray eels
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"Once a moray eel has clamped down on a fish, something terrifying happens...a second set of jaws lunges out of its throat and begins to devour its prey! Readers won't be able to turn away as they learn all about the moray eel, its adaptations and habitat, and the dangers it presents to scuba divers.
344) All about families
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Presents information about families in simple text and photographs.
346) Moose
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Describes the antlers, habitat, diet, and life cycle of the moose.
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In the 1950s, a 4,000-year-old giant wooden ship was discovered buried in the Egyptian desert. In this book, readers will explore one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of the past century. They will also learn how ships and the Nile River were closely connected to the ancient Egyptians' belief in death and the afterlife.
348) Seal pups
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A baby harp seal is used to cold. After all, it is born on ice in one of the coldest places on Earth--the Arctic. Fortunately, the pup's mom takes good care of her baby--for a short time. She keeps the pup close by and nurses if with very rich milk that helps the pup quickly grow a layer of fat to keep it warm. After about 12 days, however, the mother leaves the baby. Look inside to find out how these seal pups survive in their frozen Arctic world....
350) Seahorse fry
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Describes the life of sea horses, discussing where they live, how they are born, and how they survive.
351) Magnificent moths
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An illustrated introduction to the appearance and habits of various moths. Includes suggested activity and glossary.
352) Great white shark
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"Great white sharks have been cruising the worlds oceans for over 400 million years. With up to 3,000 teeth, a mouth that can open up to 4 feet wide, and weighing up to 5,000 pounds, its no wonder this shark rests at the top of the ocean's food chain. Engaging facts and chilling photography teach readers what makes this shark so great."--
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"Some mammals, like dolphins, swim. Others walk, like people! But only one kind of mammal flies--the bat! This book is full of information about this amazing animal group for young readers to discover. From the characteristics of what makes a mammal a mammal to life cycles, the main content introduces important science curricula concepts. But nothing livens up science content like activities! Each section highlighting an animal also includes an origami...
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Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls, vampires, witches, spiders, and more, readers will discover why this intriguing imagery is linked with the holiday. Just a few pieces of paper, well-explained instructions, and labeled visual aids are all young artists need. They'll be amazed how a few...
358) Ring-tailed lemurs
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Describes the habitat, diet, and life cycle of the ring-tailed lemur.
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"There are thousands of kinds of reptiles on Earth. From the huge saltwater crocodile to the slow-moving tortoise, they can look quite different. However, they do share some features that cause them to be classified together. Readers learn what these features are as well as other fascinating facts about reptiles--all while creating fun origami animals! Each section of the book highlights a kind of reptile and is accompanied by a step-by-step guide...