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Unsolved Questions About Living Things
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How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things.
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Carol Kim
Carol Kim lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and one very well-behaved dog. Her childhood was spent in Southern California, where she grew up eating kimchi every day. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for children. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and traveling, and exploring food from different cultures.
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