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9) 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.
10) Mexico, the land
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Describes the diversity of life in Mexico, it's peoples and the complex cultural heritage.
13) 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.
14) 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.
17) Space
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Introduces space and space exploration, discussing the solar system, space ships, shuttles, space stations, and life in space.
20) 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.