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3701) The Power Of Trees
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Intimate in size yet quietly breathtaking in scope, this graceful gift book will forever change how you think, and how you feel, about trees. In poetically sparse scientific observations, renowned conservation biologist Gretchen Daily narrates the evolution, impact, and natural wonder of trees. Alongside photographs by Chuck Katz, the text and images form a quiet and moving meditation on The Power of Trees. Twenty-six duotone black and white photographs...
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This urgent title examines the typical climate of the Northern Rockies and Plains, how climate change is affecting it, and ways the region can fight against and adapt to the climate emergency. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5...
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All aboard for a journey around the world's water biomes, where we'll find lots of plant and animal life in this nonfiction picture book!
In Aquatic Adventures: Biome Explorers, kids 5 to 8 embark on a voyage to Earth's largest biome-water! Our voyage takes us down the mighty Mississippi River to the Mississippi Delta, to the Caribbean, and then out to open ocean. Muck around on the riverbanks, wade into the ocean, and snorkel around a coral reef...
3705) Basking Sharks
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This photo-illustrated book describes basking sharks, the second-largest sharks in the sea. Explains how they use gill-rakers to feed on zooplankton, their life cycle, and work being done to protect this species of huge but gentle sharks. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a water/wastewater engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
3707) Little Oklahoma
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The treasures of Oklahoma brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in this book filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing the elements that make Oklahoma so special.
3708) Let's Look at Canada
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Welcome to Canada! Walk through green forests. Watch an ice hockey game. Discover North America's largest country and learn about its land, people, and jobs.
3709) Your Passport to Peru
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What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Peruvians!
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The Evolutionary Imperative provides a unifying perspective on the evolution of the universe in all its physical and biological detail, with a call to action for redirecting the evolutionary trajectory of human society in a way that will preserve the planet and improve the human condition. The book's thesis is that the inevitability of change is driven by resolution of energy gradients through the operation of two fundamental laws of nature: The Principle...
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Explore Rocks and Minerals! Offers kids ages 6–9 a fascinating introduction to geology. It investigates the geological forces that create and transform rocks, outlining the life cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and what they can tell us about the earth. It also explores fossils, and how they come to exist and are discovered. Explore Rocks and Minerals! Includes 20 hands-on activities to bring learning to life. Kids create their...
3713) The Dust Bowl
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This book describes the causes and aftermath of the Dust Bowl on the Great Plains in the 1930s. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest...
3715) Playing with Wind
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Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this fun STEAM book for kindergarten that makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM and beginner science topics to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces kindergartners...
3716) Rainforest Friends
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These exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God's creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the...
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Earth-it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind super floods, the world's worst-ever super flood disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating floods of the future.
3718) Jugar con el viento
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Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this Spanish STEAM book for English language learners that makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM and beginner science topics to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces...
3719) Blacktip Reef Sharks
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This photo-illustrated book describes the blacktip reef shark. Explains their coral reef habitat, their life cycle, and how they hunt prey. Includes information on what makes them good sharks for zoo aquariums and the work being done to protect this shark from overfishing. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
3720) Organic Farmer
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Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an organic farmer Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the field of organic farming.
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