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1) Tsunamis
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how tsunamis form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
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Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.
Everyone is looking for ways to expand our sources of renewable energy-- but which system is best? What is "renewable" energy, and what are the pros and cons of each source? Sneideman and Twamley introduce you to solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy. They also provide hands-on activities and links to online primary sources.
4) Weather
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"Do you ever wonder about the weather? Experience sunshine, wind, rain, and all the weather patterns that might be in the forecast."--Back cover.
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Biology is the study of life, and life is all around you. You can find life thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planet--in deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. Backyard Biology: Discover the Life Cycles and Adaptations Outside Your Door with Hands-On Science Activities introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to the amazing world of life science right outside their doors, no matter where they live. Plentiful text-to-self...
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"Gripping narrative non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves cities can be surprisingly wild places--and why understanding urban nature matters. What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists--herself included!--Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world...
7) Dragonfly
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We can fly straight up or down, backwards or forwards, stop and hover, make hairpin turns--at top speed or in slow motion. And we've been on Earth for around 300 million years. Strong graphic art and rhythmic text packed with interesting facts to capture imaginations.
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
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2017.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they grow all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter. But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is a new plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow! This jacketed companion picture book to What Will Hatch? features all kinds of seeds, from flowers and...
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"Did you ever wonder what a bee looks like underneath its furry coat? Did you know that a seahorse protects itself with both armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside? Can you guess why a tree frog needs to use its eyes to swallow? With Inside In, photographer Arie van 't Riet gives us a rare chance to see beneath the surface of some of nature's most captivating creations--tiny insects, fascinating fish, intriguing reptiles and amphibians,...
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"Can you feel the sun? Hear the birds singing? See colorful leaves on the trees? That's nature! This picture book of fun facts teaches toddlers all about land, water, air, and critters big and small. Watch them discover their inner explorer as they look for different kinds of rocks, spot stars in the sky, and learn to love the great outdoors"--Publisher's website.
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"Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the important role beavers play as a keystone species. They were nearly driven to extinction for their furs, but today beavers are valued for their role as habitat creators and water stewards."--
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Nature diary volume 3
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
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First edition.
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37 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits"--
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Drip--Drop--Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. So let's learn all about it! The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids captures kids' imaginations with a deep look at the world of water. Combining hands-on activities with history and science, The Water Cycle! invites kids to have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and...
16) A tree is a home
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"An introduction to seasonal changes in nature, young readers will learn about the six animals that all share the same habitat of an oak tree. Throughout the seasons, readers see how the oak tree -- and its animal inhabitants -- change and adapt as the weather turns colder and then warmer. In a parallel story, told only in the art, readers will discover that the family living on the property share similar seasonal changes."--
17) The environment
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Food webs, the greenhouse effect, the nitrogen cycle, renewable energy sources-these are just some essential environmental science concepts. But how do these things actually work? That's what readers discover in this engaging guide to many aspects of the environment. As readers learn about biomes, Earth's cycles, the soil, and more, they are invited to examine detailed diagrams and illustrations that further explain these topics in a creative way....
18) Fires
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Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.
19) A nest is noisy
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English
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Introduces the world of nests, revealing the variety created by the world's birds, animals, and insects.
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Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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First edition.
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127 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
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English
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The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance...
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