National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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Cartographic work brings to light the most important and relevant topics that grip the planet today. New maps cover regions of volatile civil strife, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. World thematic spreads reveal freshwater scarcity, global warming, world economies, energy resources and consumption, and other critical trends.
15) Weather
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Explores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow.
16) Farm animals
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Explores the animals and produce often found on farms from sheep and chickens to dairy and grain. Includes text-related activities. Labeled pages encourage emerging readers to read with an older reader.
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Discusses how the invention of the bicycle allowed women to take charge of personal transportation and set the stage for women's future battles for rights equal to men. Discusses how the bicycle has evolved throughout the ages and features photographs and illustrations, a timeline, and further reading sources.
18) Monkeys
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Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.
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"Read amazing stories about Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Gandhi, and many other fascinating and inspiring people from all over the world. These colorful and kid-friendly pages introduce younger readers to more than 50 people and their interesting lives,"--page [4] of cover.