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Unbelievable world

Discover the wonders of our incredible world, from the ancient dinosaurs of New Zealand to the bone-eating zombie worms of California.

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A stone sat still

Brendan Wenzel

Picture book

A Stone Sat Still tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock - but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven... even an entire world.

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Me-- Jane

Patrick McDonnell

Picture book

In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.

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Stay curious!

Kathleen Krull

Graphic novel

A picture-book biography on science superstar Stephen Hawking, whose visionary mind revolutionised our concept of reality and whose experience with ALS inspired millions.

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Marie Curie

author Demi

Book

Discover the story of Marie Curie, Pierre Curie and the discovery of radium.

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Dinosaur hunter

David Hill

Book

The true story of paleontologist Joan Wiffen, whose fossil discoveries proved that dinosaurs lived in ancient New Zealand.

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Spring after spring

Stéphanie Roth Sisson

Book

Spring After Spring traces Rachel Carson's journey as scientist and writer, courageously speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the way for the modern environmental movement.

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Queen of physics

Teresa Robeson

Graphic novel

When Wu Chien Shiung was born, her parents gave her a name meaning 'courageous hero' and encouraged her love of learning and science. She became an exceptional physicist was declared by some as the 'Queen of Physics'.

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Rosalind Franklin

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

Book

Born in London, Rosalind Franklin grew up with a keen desire to do things that would better the lives of others. Less than 20 years later, she took the world's first photograph of DNA, changing the future of science forever.

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Tree beings

Raymond Huber

Book

We depend on trees for our survival, yet few of us understand just how fascinating these beings really are. Tree Beings is an adventure through the secret world of trees and a guide to appreciating trees through the stories of people who love them.

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Eye spy

Guillaume Duprat

Book

Eye Spy takes children on a whirlwind tour of how eyes work and lets them lift the flaps to find out how animals as different as dogs, owls and chameleons see the same scene.

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Geology lab for kids

Garret Romaine

Book

Discover 52 projects to explore rocks, gems, geodes, crystals, fossils and other wonders of the Earth's surface.

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The greatest show on Earth

Mini Grey

Book

"Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that's right - we're telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth).

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Fungarium

Katie Scott

Book

From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.

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Planet Earth

Heather Alexander

Book

Lift the flaps to discover Planet Earth's place in space, look at the seven continents, learn about earth's magnetic field, find out about the water cycle, see the world's amazing habitats, and take a closer look at hurricanes, floods and avalanches.

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Gross as a snot otter

Jess Keating

Book

The latest installment in the World of Weird Animals series, featuring seventeen of the grossest animals on earth. Includes snot otter, zombie worm, dumpy tree frog, maggot, sea cucumber and more!

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Cat science unleashed

Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

Book

Unleash the power of science! Have fun with 22 safe and cat-friendly activities that let you work alongside your cat to discover what makes her tick.

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Dog science unleashed

Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

Book

Learn about science with the most faithful lab partner you'll ever find-your dog! Discover how your canine companion thinks, moves, drinks, stays warm, gets clean, cools off, and more.

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Hack your kitchen

Niki Ahrens

Book

Young scientists can learn about different scientific principles and properties using everyday tools and ingredients from their kitchen. Make a lemon volcano, flour craters, edible paper, and more with these hands-on science projects.

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Animal exploration lab for kids

Maggie Reinbold

Book

Animal Exploration Lab for Kids teaches kids about animal classifications, adaptations, and habitats.

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Built by animals

Christiane Dorion

Book

Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction.

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Lightning Mary

Anthea Simmons

Book

One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her. Learn all about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.

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