Describes the physical characteristics and habits of some rain forest mammals including the jaguar, tapir, orangutan, coati, sloth, and howler monkey.

4) Independence Day--birthday of the United States

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Finding out about holidays

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2001

5) The President, Vice President, and Cabinet: a look at the Executive Branch

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Searchlight books. How does government work?
Searchlight Books ™ - How Does Government Work?

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

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Explains the functions of the executive branch of the United States government.

6) What is Thanksgiving?

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

I like holidays!

Publisher

Enslow

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

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When was the first Thanksgiving? How do we celebrate today? Readers learn all about this holiday's symbols and traditions with this fun and easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity making a thank-you for a community helper, too.

7) What is Valentine's Day?

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

I like holidays!

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

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"Provides information about how Valentine's Day is celebrated, popular symbols of the holiday, and a brief history. A Valentine's Day activity is included."--Provided by publisher.

8) Popcorn

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Charlesbridge Pub

Pub. Date

c2003

Description

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Provides a history of one of America's favorite snack foods, presenting its origins, nutritional information and recipes.

9) Neptune

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

First book
A true book

Description

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Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Neptune.

10) The Pony express

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2006

11) Exploring ancient Egypt

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Exploring ancient civilizations with Elaine Landau

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

2005

12) Exploring ancient Rome

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Exploring ancient civilizations with Elaine Landau

Publisher

Enslow

Pub. Date

c2005

13) The curse of Tutankhamen

Author

Landau, Elaine

Series

Mysteries of science

Publisher

Millbrook Press

Pub. Date

1996

14) Your pet cat

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

c1997

Description

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A simple introduction to choosing and caring for a pet cat.

15) Rabies

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Lodestar Books

Pub. Date

c1993

Description

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Discusses rabies and its effects, how it is spread, how to protect animals and humans, and scientific advances in its control.

16) The Homestead Act

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2006

17) The Oregon Trail

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2006

18) Mars

Author

Landau, Elaine

Publisher

Franklin Watts

Pub. Date

1999

Description

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Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, explores the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe, and speculates on a future human landing.