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10) The railroad
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Describes the development of the railroad in North America and its influence on the settling of the West during the nineteenth century.
13) Space
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Introduces space and space exploration, discussing the solar system, space ships, shuttles, space stations, and life in space.
15) What is a bat?
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Describes the main types of bats and discusses their physiology, feeding, roosting, reproduction, echolocation abilities, and other behavior.
18) Colonial crafts
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Colorful photographs and text describe how colonial Americans made the things they needed such as chairs, baskets, tools, and clothing. Introduces the workshops of colonial wheelwrights, coopers, shoemakers, milliners, leatherworkers, and more.
19) What is a plant?
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Introduces plant life, specific types such as carnivorous and parasitic plants, and concepts such as single cells, germination, and photosynthesis.
20) Explore Asia
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Full color photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions--Northern, Central, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Southeastern Asia. Simple text describes: the major Asian bodies of water and landforms; the climate in Asia; life in Asian forests, steppes, deserts, and other biomes; Asia's natural resources; and the differences between rural and urban areas.