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    Science in Motion
    Science in Motion
    Science in Motion
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    Science in Motion

    By Lisa J. Amstutz

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    The science of motion affects us every day. In this STEAM title, explore and test the laws that affect every move we make. This title supports NGSS for Motion and Stability.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarson-Dellosa Publishing
    Release dateFeb 1, 2019
    ISBN9781731610942
    Science in Motion
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    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Lisa Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children’s books on topics ranging from applesauce to zebra mussels. An ecologist by training, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with kids. Lisa lives on a small farm with her family.

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