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    Illustrated by Michael Carroll ...
    Series series Science Adventures with Max the Dog series
    The long-awaited prequel to the other books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how ... Read more

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  • On Teaching Science

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    Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, ... Read more

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  • When the Sun Danced

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  • Math for Life

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  • Max Goes to Mars

    A Science Adventure with Max the Dog

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    Winner: 2016 ILA CBC Children's Choice List This is the updated "Perseverance Edition" (named for the latest rover on Mars) of the first children's book ever launched into space and read aloud by astronauts from the International Space Station Come with Max as he takes off on his next exciting science adventure, this time joining astronauts on the first human mission to Mars. Equipped with a ... Read more

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  • Max Goes to Jupiter (Second Edition)

    A Science Adventure with Max the Dog

    Series series Science Adventures with Max the Dog series
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  • Totality!

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  • Max Goes to Jupiter

    A Science Adventure with Max the Dog

    Series series Science Adventures with Max the Dog series
    Scientifically-accurate illustrations and information-packed sidebars enrich this fascinating tale, the third in this acclaimed series about diversity and space exploration. Set in the future, Max the Dog's friend Tori is all grown up and is the chief scientist of the Jupiter Mission. In order to reach their spacecraft, Max and his crew must take an amazing ride on a new device called the Space ... Read more

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  • The Black Belt of Virginia

    Untold Stories of African American History

    Series series American Heritage
    Jeffrey Bennett is a writer specializing in Black history, race relations, and African diaspora studies. Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Military Institute and a master of business administration from Texas A&M University–Commerce. His articles have appeared in Cardinal News, Danville Register & Bee, and Medium. ... Read more

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