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CLIMATE:How Wladimir Köppen Studied Weather and Drew the First Climate Map

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CLIMATE:How Wladimir Köppen Studied Weather and Drew the First Climate Map
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Book cover of 'Jeremy the English Garden Snail' with a snail illustration on a blue background.

Jeremy, the English Garden Snail

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P-horses run through snow on cover of Not Extinct, nonfiction picture book for ages 7-12. Conservation of endangered species.

NOT Extinct: The Prezewalski's Horse Returns from Extinct in the Wild

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P-horses run through snow on cover of Not Extinct, nonfiction picture book for ages 7-12. Conservation of endangered species.

NOT Extinct: The Prezewalski's Horse Returns from Extinct in the Wild
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The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

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The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
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George Washington's Engineer, nonfiction history STEM book, ages 7-12. by Darcy Pattison

George Washington's Engineer | Best STEM Book

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George Washington's Engineer, nonfiction history STEM book, ages 7-12. by Darcy Pattison

George Washington's Engineer | Best STEM Book
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Erosion, Moments in Science series, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison. Story of the Dust Bowl. Ages 7-12.

Erosion | NSSTA Notable Social Studies Book

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Erosion, Moments in Science series, nonfiction STEM picture books by Darcy Pattison. Story of the Dust Bowl. Ages 7-12.

Erosion | NSSTA Notable Social Studies Book
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I am the Thirsty Desert, lyrical, nonfiction STEM book about superbloom in desert, ages 7-12, by Darcy Pattison

I Am the Thirsty Desert: Eureka NonFiction Honor Book

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I am the Thirsty Desert, lyrical, nonfiction STEM book about superbloom in desert, ages 7-12, by Darcy Pattison

I Am the Thirsty Desert: Eureka NonFiction Honor Book
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Book cover of 'Diego the Galápagos Giant Tortoise' with a tortoise illustration and text about the book's author and illustrator.

Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Eureka! NonFiction Honor Book

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Book cover of 'Diego the Galápagos Giant Tortoise' with a tortoise illustration and text about the book's author and illustrator.

Diego, the Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Eureka! NonFiction Honor Book
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A Little Bit of Dinosaur series, Book 1, by Darcy Pattison and Elleen Hutcheson, dinosaur book for ages 6-8 year olds. STEM for kids books with humor.

A Little Bit of Dinosaur | Book 1

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A Little Bit of Dinosaur series, Book 1, by Darcy Pattison and Elleen Hutcheson, dinosaur book for ages 6-8 year olds. STEM for kids books with humor.

A Little Bit of Dinosaur | Book 1
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