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    Unsolved Questions About Living Things
    Unsolved Questions About Living Things
    Unsolved Questions About Living Things
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    Unsolved Questions About Living Things

    By Carol Kim

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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJan 1, 2023
    ISBN9781669002413
    Unsolved Questions About Living Things
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    Carol Kim

    Carol Kim believes books and words have a magical ability to change the world, and she writes for children with the hope of spreading some of that magic. She is the author of the picture book biography, King Sejong Invents an Alphabet as well as more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. Carol loves unearthing real-life stories and little-known facts to share with young readers. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Learn more at her website: CarolKimBooks.com.

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