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Discovery box : nature, science, history.


Latest issue consulted: No. 121
Date Published:1995

Crocodiles on the hunt

Johnson, Robin (Robin R.)


Includes index. Find out about the adaptations and skills that make crocodiles perfect predators.
Date Published:2025

Poop, spit & poison : animal habits

Lawrence, Ellen,


It's going to get horrible! -- Dung beetles -- Growing up in poop -- A hippo's horrible habit -- Saying it with dung -- Komodo dragons -- A dragon's feast -- Scavengers -- Please pass the napkins! -- Bot flies: beyond gross! -- Stomach invader -- Dust mites -- Dinner for dust mites -- Glossary -- Index. What creature feeds on flakes of old, dead human skin? Which insect spends part of its life inside the body of another animal? And just what do male hippos use their dung for? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of horrible animal habits!
Date Published:2025

It's going to get horrible! -- Dung beetles -- Growing up in poop -- A hippo's horrible habit -- Saying it with dung -- Komodo dragons -- A dragon's feast -- Scavengers -- Please pass the napkins! -- Bot flies: beyond gross! -- Stomach invader -- Dust mites -- Dinner for dust mites -- Glossary -- Index. What creature feeds on flakes of old, dead human skin? Which insect spends part of its life inside the body of another animal? And just what do male hippos use their dung for? Be prepared to be grossed out and amazed by a world of horrible animal habits!

Date Published:2025

Cayuga Nation

Currie, Susan, 1967-


"Real voices". Includes index. Discusses the traditional way of the life of the Cayuga Nation, how their lives changed after the European settlers arrived, and recent efforts to reclaim their traditions and language.
Date Published:2025

Plant or fungus?

Knopp, Ezra E.


Plants and funguses have many things in common. There are thousands of species of each. They can be found growing naturally all over the world in many types of habitats. But do you know which one uses sunlight to make food? Which one produces spores and which one produces seeds? Readers are sure to enjoy this knowledge-building experience, which includes manageable text, fascinating elementary science concepts, and eye-catching diagrams. Dazzling photographs are sure to draw readers into the colorful world of plants and funguses.
Date Published:2026

Plants and funguses have many things in common. There are thousands of species of each. They can be found growing naturally all over the world in many types of habitats. But do you know which one uses sunlight to make food? Which one produces spores and which one produces seeds? Readers are sure to enjoy this knowledge-building experience, which includes manageable text, fascinating elementary science concepts, and eye-catching diagrams. Dazzling photographs are sure to draw readers into the colorful world of plants and funguses.

Date Published:2026

Seasons of the year

Clamant, A. B.,


Includes index. Explores the changes behind the seasons.
Date Published:2026

Flag football

James, Ryan,


Includes index. Introduces readers to flag football, including different positions, what skills they need to have, and how they can become a little champ in flag football.
Date Published:2025

Sweat is so gross!

Arnéz, Lynda.


Includes index. Kids can get so sweaty, whether because they're running around a birthday party or wrapped up in their favorite blanket while sleeping. They may wonder why their shirt is soaked through or their socks are sticking to their feet. Getting sweaty often comes from moving our bodies-and that's a good, not gross, thing! This book illuminates why and how humans sweat, emphasizing just how important it is to our health.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. Kids can get so sweaty, whether because they're running around a birthday party or wrapped up in their favorite blanket while sleeping. They may wonder why their shirt is soaked through or their socks are sticking to their feet. Getting sweaty often comes from moving our bodies-and that's a good, not gross, thing! This book illuminates why and how humans sweat, emphasizing just how important it is to our health.

Date Published:2026

I can be a musician

Martin, Luke, 1978-


Includes index. All Kinds of Music -- My Family -- The Band -- Learning from the Pros -- My Turn! -- Words to Know. The only thing more satisfying than making a sound with an instrument is figuring out how to make music with it! Readers might wonder: What does a musician do besides play music? How did they get to be so good at their instrument or in their band?
Date Published:2025

Dog Man : a tale of two kitties

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Graphic novel. When a villain turns buildings into monsters that can eat anything in their path, Petey the cat's clone L'il Petey steps in to save the day, while Dog Man works to remain the top crimefighter in the city.
Date Published:2017

Velociraptor vs. protoceratops : prehistoric showdown

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Provides information about the velociraptor and the protoceratops, and who would come out on top in a fight.
Date Published:2026

Triceratops vs. edmontosaurus : prehistoric showdown

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Provides information about the triceratops and the edmontosaurus, and who would come out on top in a fight.
Date Published:2026

T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus : prehistoric showdown

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Provides information about the T. Rex and the ankylosaurus, and who would come out on top in a fight.
Date Published:2026

Allosaurus vs. stegosaurus : prehistoric showdown

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Provides information about the allosaurus and the stegosaurus, and who would come out on top in a fight.
Date Published:2026

Robot obstacle courses

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Explains what it takes to program, equip, and pilot your way to victory in a robot obstacle course competition.
Date Published:2025

Robot sumo

Cooke, Tim, 1961-


Robot sumo matches end when one robot pushes the other out of the ring. Learn about the robots, explore the tactics, and meet the pilots and programmers who make robot sumo a high-tech contact sport.
Date Published:2025

Drone racing

Jackson, Tom, 1972-


Zoom around the track with a drone in this action-packed nonfiction text. Readers will learn about drone competitions, gear, and what it takes to win a drone race with exciting photographs and carefully leveled text
Date Published:2025

Drone soccer

Cooke, Tim, 1961-


Provides the rules, high-tech gear, and competitions of drone racing, and find out why the sport is inspiring young fans to pursue STEM careers.
Date Published:2025

How AI works

Idzikowski, Lisa,


Provides the history of this technology, explaining how it works, and how it continues to improve.
Date Published:2025

AI basics

Olson, Elsie, 1986-


Explores the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence.
Date Published:2025