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Provides information about the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, explaining what archaeologists and other researchers have learned about the giant stone statues, called moai, that are scattered throughout the island.

Photographs and text look at how animals have adapted to survive in the rain forest, focusing on how the horned frog, leaf-tailed gecko, imperial moth, and others use camouflage to hide from predators.

Contains detailed maps and information about the plants and animals, weather, and natural resources of the continent of Africa.

Granny Gomez's pet pig grows too big to live in the house, so she builds him his own barn but discovers that she is lonely without him.

Contains data on the universe focusing on the sun and a variety of planets, dwarf planets, natural satellites, comets, and meteors.

Reveals how various animals use elements of camouflage to blend into a desert environment.

Explores the world of giraffes including where they live, what foods they eat, how they move, what they do in dry and rainy seasons, and the dangers they face.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the different types of animals that can be found on an African safari and explain how to use various data collection methods to study the animals and their habitat.

A discussion of animal life processes, looking at the ways in which all animals are alike, discussing their ability and need to sense the world around them, eat, breathe, eliminate waste, move, have babies, and grow.

Examines smallpox and how the vaccine came to be discovered.

"Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a family as they move to a new town"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how children can use charts and graphs to organize and study data related to transportation.

When Cat tries to replace the Easter Bunny, he soon learns that the job is much harder than he expected--and does not allow time for naps.

"Cat wants off Santa's naughty list and makes several valiant attempts, but this 'being nice' business is trickier than he thought"--Provided by publisher.

Cat tries to trick the Tooth Fairy, but he meets his match in a mischievous mouse.