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Discusses the ecology, importance and history of the Amazon river.

Introduces the responsibilities, equipment, necessary schooling, and different kinds of people who take care of children.

A simple introduction to the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of emergency medical technicians.

This title presents in detail the culture and history of Ancient Babylon as a significant ancient civilizations of the world.

Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog ...

Shares the history of the iconic tomb, including why it was built, who it was built for, and what makes it such an extraordinary piece of architecture.

"Meet five female paleontologists who made breathrough discoveries of ancient life from millions of years ago. All the women led fascinating lives while working in the field and in the lab, often facing challenges because of their gender and race. Try various STEM projects list...

"What's it like to work underwater? In MArine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive, readers ages 9 through 12 explore marine biology and meet three women currently working in the science--Lauren Mullineaux, Ashanti Johnson, and Natalie Arnold. Readers also learn about women who have se...

"Real-world technology projects pair up with ... biographies of female computer scientists to make a ... book that will have kids ages 8 to 11 eager to develop their own apps"--Publisher marketing.

Traces their customs, family life, history, and culture, as well as relations with the U.S. government.

Examines the history and culture of Native Americans, with activities ranging from deciphering Navajo codes from World War II to making jerky.

Twenty-three women from 10 different countries whose careers span a half century of human spaceflight are profiled in this educational book for young readers. Women in Space features such figures as Sally Ride, the first American woman to orbit the earth; Peggy Whitson, who log...

Detailing the role of women in aviation, from the very first days of flight to the present, this rich exploration of the subject profiles 26 women pilots who sought out and met challenges both in the sky and on the ground. Divided into six chronologically arranged sections, this ...