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From adorable giant panda cubs to saving bamboo forests in China, get the latest giant panda insights straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and conservationist Marc Brody.
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Your guide to awe-inspiring insects! Come face to face with fascinating bugs in this stunning photographic collection! Whether it's the beautiful monarch butterfly or the expertly-camouflaged walking stick, this book introduces the world's most interesting insects with jaw-droppi...ng photography paired with amazing facts. Learn about the creepy-crawlies that dwell underneath the surface of bark, soil, and sand as you are treated to an up-close peek at the teeny tiny world of insects.
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Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the tarantula and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text,
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Discover the amazing systems in the human body with the Smithsonian!
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In Smithsonian Young Explorers: Dinosaurs, young readers go back in time with the Smithsonian and experience life among the dinosaurs. The perfect introduction to the fascinating world of dinosaurs, this playful and informative fact book teaches children how we learn about dinosa...urs, how they are classified, and which dinosaurs ruled the land millions of years ago. Once young explorers have become paleontologists-in-training, they can continue their education by assembling the included dinosaur floor puzzle. The colorful puzzle and poster provide extra opportunities to learn about the different dinosaurs and engage children in the sciences. And once readers are ready to go on the hunt for their own dinosaur bones, the 32-page book, 130-piece puzzle, and map all tuck neatly into a snap-shut suitcase, ready to uncover the new greatest dinosaur that ever lived.
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Which state flag was designed by a thirteen-year-old?Which state lets you keep any gems you find while mining at the Crater of Diamonds State Park?And which state is home to the second most-visited house in America? Journey across the country with the Smithsonian and learn all ab...out what makes our nation so great with Smithsonian Young Explorers: 50 States. This alphabetically arranged compendium of state trivia contains information on state birds, animals, and flowers, famous state residents, and a gaggle of fun facts. Once kids 6 and up have become experts on Alabama through Wyoming, they can have more fun assembling the included 130-piece puzzle of the United States. The adorably illustrated puzzle and map gives kids extra opportunities to learn about the 50 states and basic geography. And once kids are ready to see the states themselves, the book, puzzle, and map all tuck neatly into a snap-shut suitcase, ready to hit the road. (Answers: Alaska's, Arkansas, and Tennessee, home of Elvis Presley!)
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The lively and fun Smithsonian Young Explorers: Oceans covers the science of ocean movement, pollution, and fascinating facts on marine life. From profiles on the Pacific to waves and tsunamis, young readers will love to learn about the basics of the ocean. And of course, all the... cutest sea creatures (sea otters and dolphins!) and the fiercest (great white sharks and poisonous jellyfish!) and all their ocean friends are covered in detail for budding ocean explorers. Once readers get their feet wet in the world's oceans, they can continue their education by assembling the included 130-piece floor puzzle of colorful marine life. The puzzle and included poster give children extra opportunities to learn about the ocean and engage them in the sciences.
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From sea to shining sea, learn about our nation's 50 states! Join the Smithsonian on a cross-country trip across the United States in Smithsonian Jigsaw Journeys: The 50 States. Kids ages 6 and up will become American history experts as they learn about what makes each state uniq...ue by reading the 48-page fact book. The included brightly-illustrated poster and puzzle will gives kids extra opportunities to learn the location and capitals of each of the fifty states.
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Readers examine Earth's diverse ecosystems (deserts), discover geological wonders (karst caves), learn weather phenomena (hurricanes), and more. Full color.
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Curious minds find hundreds of fascinating facts in Smithsonian Everything You Need to Know: Grades K-1. The flip-top box is packed with 275 fact cards covering categories such as Earth and space, plants and animals, geography, history, and health. Whether it's the number of teet...h in a great white shark's mouth or how a rainbow forms, kids ages 5-7 will learn a variety of information in a tactile and engaging manner. Each flip of a card not only showcases beautiful color photographs and illustrations paired with a fact, but also presents a new learning moment. With this packed-full box of facts, kids are given an extra opportunity to learn all they need to know for early science, social studies, and history exploration in a fun format that's sure to engage eager young minds.
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