Galadriel Watson

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1) Running wild: awesome animals in motion

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"Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this...

2) Angel Falls

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Watson, Galadriel

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Natural Wonders of the World

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Called Salto Ángel in Spanish, Angel Falls sends water tumbling more than 3,212 feet (979 meters) off the cliff of a mountain named Auyán Tepui. The water falls so far that it makes a deafening roar as it hits the rocks and water below. Discover more in Angel Falls, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.

3) North Dakota

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Watson, Galadriel

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Our American States

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North Dakota sits in the middle of the North American continent. In fact, a monument near the town of Rugby marks what is believed to be the continent's geographic center. Learn more in North Dakota, one of the titles in the Our American States series.

4) Amazon Rainforest

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Watson, Galadriel

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Natural Wonders of the World

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With an area of more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers), the Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. It is so large that it covers an area equal to about half of the United States. Discover more in Amazon Rainforest, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.

5) Kilimanjaro

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Watson, Galadriel

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Seven Summits

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Rising high above the plains of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. It can be seen from a distance of more than 120 miles (190 kilometers). Learn more in Kilimanjaro, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

6) Extreme Abilities: Amazing Human Feats and the Simple Science Behind Them

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Watson, Galadriel

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These people did what?! Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery-a tour of the human body's amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of, with examples from around the world and throughout history. Short sketches of famous individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, mixed with stories about the...