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Plants are the first living step on every food chain! These remarkable life-forms make life possible for the rest of us. Readers of this information-rich book will learn all about these chlorophyll powerhouses that keep our planet alive. Detailed illustrations help readers visualize parts and processes of plants, and to understand abstract concepts. They'll love the innovative Q & A format, searching for answers to questions they've always wondered...
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Our planet Earth is full of incredible environments, from sweltering rain forests to the frozen tundra. This fascinating book takes readers on a tour of the world's most incredible biomes! They'll learn how plants, animals, geography, and climates interact to create beautiful biomes across the globe. Gorgeous illustrations bring the natural world to life before readers' eyes. The unique Q & A format encourages curiosity and exploration, and engaging...
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Narrative nonfiction, each title highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Photographs throughout"--
" This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that...
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We live in an energy-rich age that relies heavily on the burning of fossil fuels. We burn fossil fuels to power our vehicles, factories, and even our power stations, which burn fossil fuels to create the electricity needed to light and heat our buildings. The result...
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Human activity often leaves a trail of harmful carbon behind that directly impacts our planet. This informative book describes how every individual produces a "carbon footprint" by using energy made by burning fossil fuels and by creating waste from packaging that gets thrown away. Find out how to measure your own carbon footprint and see what effect you are having on Earth. Learn about new developments being made to reduce the amount of carbon we...
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Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Earth has a limited supply of fossil fuels, and in the near future this supply will come to an end. However, more people live on the planet than ever in its history--and they all need energy. One of the ways in which we can meet this increasing demand for energy is through nuclear power. Nuclear power stations do not drain our planet of its resources, and they can supply a seemingly limitless source of energy. Discover more about nuclear energy,...
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Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Figure out Earth and its water cycle through facts and figures. Find out what the water cycle is and how water changes from a liquid to a gas and back into a liquid once more. Discover how Earth is constantly recycling its water and why this vital resource is the source of all life on our planet. Learn about Earth's water cycle then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring our watery world to life....
8) The moon
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Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"There are many moons in our solar system, but for us earthlings, the moon refers to the large round object that circles our planet. Readers will learn many facts and statistics about the moon, including its size and mass. They'll also learn about its different phases and what's going on inside the moon. Colorful images that correlate closely to concise, manageable text will engage and appeal to curious and scientific-minded readers alike"--
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Welbeck
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Earth's population is growing, and our planet is under pressure. But whose planet is it, and how can we share resources fairly? Find out how people move around the globe--as tourists, migrants, and refugees. Explore what globalization means for the world's economies and food chains. Discover how countries can work together to solve problems such as natural disasters and pandemics.
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"Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in outer space via flyby spacecraft, probes, and rovers. Readers will learn how these expeditions have expanded our knowledge of these planets' atmosphere, surface, features, and even potential for life. A must read for anyone interested in discovering more...
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"Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and burning them contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes the air and water. Case studies show how scientists are investigating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power,...
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"Oumuamua is a space rock that formed around another star. Of the 10,000 space objects that have hurled past our Sun, this rock provides some proof that there are planets similar to Earth outside our solar system. This intriguing book reveals to young space explorers the secrets contained in the rocks that fly around in space."--
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"Modern transportation lets us travel farther and faster than ever before, but these developments have come at a cost. This book explores ways we can move around without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are working on cleaner fuels and new forms of transportation in order to prevent pollution, which affects people's health, and greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Find out how we can contribute by changing our...
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
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Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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A solar system is a complex system containing a star and a group of planets, moons, and other bodies that move around the star. In our solar system, that star is the sun. Readers will learn about many of the wonders of our solar system.
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Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"Let's figure out Earth and its incredible landforms through fascinating facts and figures! Learn what landforms are and how they are created, discover their history, and find out why Earth is constantly recreating its landscapes. Discover amazing information about volcanoes, rivers, canyons, and more, and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover cool facts and easy-to-read statistics about our majestic planet"--
18) Planets
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Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Some people might think of planets as all being pretty similar, but they actually come in vastly different sizes and are made up of many different elements. Some, like Earth, are rocky, while others, such as Jupiter, are made up of gas. Readers will learn about the different planets in our solar system.
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