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103) Voodoo zombies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
On the island of Haiti, stories tell of corpses brought back to life. Fact or fiction? Do voodoo witch doctors called bokors really have the power to raise people from their graves? Or is there a scientific--but just as chilling--explanation involving powerful poisons and ruthless con-men? This fascinating new title introduces zombie fans to the spine-chilling world of Haitian zombies. Did a man named Clairvius Narcisse really live as a zombie for...
104) Galaxies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how galaxies are formed and their different types, with details on the Milky Way and other well-known galaxies which have been seen through the Hubble Telescope.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"While Earth is just a tiny part of a universe, it is still so vast even numbers such as billions and trillions aren't big enough to measure it! This in-depth look at our world's place in space explores the big bang, the formation of the solar system, and why we experience day and night and different seasons. Readers will even learn how ancient people used the Sun's movements and temples such as the UK's Stonehenge to predict the seasons and why the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
What would life have been like as a gladiator in Roman times? Why were all the weapons kept locked away at gladiator school? Why would gladiators drink a disgusting mixture containing ash from burned bones and wood? And what became of the lucky few who survived their careers? Learn all about history's most deadly sport in The life of a gladiator.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Each day zoo vets are hard at work dealing with emergencies, performing operations, and keeping some of the world's rarest animals healthy. From microchipping a baby Komodo dragon to taking an x-ray of a tiger's leg, zoo vets use technology and their science skills to take care of zoo animals - big and small!
109) Ready, aim, fire!
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
110) Magical math tricks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024].
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Math can be fun, fantastic, and even magical. Fun, hands-on activities bring STEAM learning to life. Simple, step-by-step instructions paired with colorful photos makes learning fun. Follow along with five magical math tricks. Then, learn how mathematicians make magic just like you!"--
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