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Hungry plants
Describes the structure and behavior of various carnivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort.
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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing
Batten reviews The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing edited by Richard Dawkins.
Book Review
Wild cats
Introduces the world's big cats, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and some more unusual varieties.
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Body Talk Beneath the Sea
\"Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish--all members of a group of animals called cephalopods--are the fastest quick-change artists on the planet. They don't just wear camouflage suits--they constantly change color and even shape to blend in with everything from coral reefs to kelp forests to sandy seafloors.\" (Ask!) Learn more about these types of sea creatures.
Magazine Article
Aliens from earth : when animals and plants invade other ecosystems
Explores how and why plants and animals enter ecosystems to which they are not native, as well as the consequences of these invasions for other animals, plants, and humans.
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Water: The Liquid of Life
\"[Water] is the most amazing substance in the universe. Without it, there would be no life--no plants, no animals, no you...But only Earth has liquid water on its surface. And liquid water means life.\" (Ask!) Some facts about water and the water cycle are presented.
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The Wheel Thing
\"Arthur Dillon likes being different. So it's no surprise he builds wildly different bicycles.\" (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD) Learn where he gets his ideas and why he creates these unusual bikes. Unique bicycles designed by other inventors are also described.
Magazine Article
Splash Dancers
\"Synchro Swans is a synchronized swimming team in Los Angeles, California, that...has 26 swimmers from ages 7 to 15.\" (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD) Learn about this Olympic sport and why the Synchro Swans stand out above the rest of the competition.
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