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1) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
vii, 432 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Description
Earth science makes sense when you approach it the E-Z way! Get a clear, concise review of geology and the geologic time scale, plate tectonics and continental drift, current environmental issues, and much more.
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 574
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
xxi, 145 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Description
In this Very Short Introduction Jan Zalasiewicz gives a brief introduction to the fascinating field of geology. Describing how the science developed from its early beginnings, he looks at some of the key discoveries that have transformed it, before delving into its various subfields, such as sedimentology, tectonics, and stratigraphy. Analysing the geological foundations of the Earth, Zalasiewicz explains the interlocking studies of tectonics, geophysics,...
6) Planet earth
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Series
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
128 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Description
Presents concepts in earth sciences using lively descriptions and cartoon illustrations personifying each concept.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Description
A collection of facts and trivia about the Earth includes the sulfur lakes of Ethiopia, the underwater villages of Ontario, the pink dolphins of the Amazon, the megalithic stone structures of France, and the shipwrecks and airplane crashes in the BermudaTriangle.
11) Rocks and soil
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Series
Publisher
Raintree, an imprint of Capstone Global Library
Pub. Date
c2014
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 18 x 21 cm.
Description
"This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different types of rocks and soil. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and composition of different types of rocks and soil, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary"--
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Get the Summary of Toby Ord's The Precipice in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: If all goes well, human history is just beginning. Our species could survive for billions of years-enough time to end disease, poverty, and injustice, and to flourish in ways unimaginable today. But this vast future is at risk. With the advent of nuclear weapons, humanity entered a new age, where we face existential...
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"Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities--from keeping track of household energy use and conducting science...
15) Volcanos!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021].
Physical Desc
32 pages
Description
"A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanos, including the different types of volcanos, the work of volcanologists, and more"--
16) Amazing planet
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Using CGI, National Geographic, NASA, and the U.S. Geological Survey show how the planet's mountains, land masses, and oceans were formed.
17) Forces of nature
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Take a global tour in four themed episodes, answering the simplest questions about the complex forces that shape our planet. Why is water blue? How can a shape defy gravity? Why do bees make hexagonal honeycombs? And how do these things affect our own lives? Discover what lies beneath Earth s startling beauty as we reveal the secrets of our cosmos and the natural forces that govern everything within it.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
"Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras,...
20) Minerals
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In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth.
A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...
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