Tracey Turner
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All animals need food, oxygen, shelter, and water to survive, but they are all unique in their own ways! Human beings, dogs and cats, and all the other animals on the planet have their own sets of needs, survival instincts, and contributions to the natural world. Readers explore the many creatures they share Earth with, as colorful illustrations and fascinating facts combine to make an excellent learning experience! A glossary and index can be found...
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The tiny creatures that humans share the planet with, be it bees or butterflies or beetles, play an important role in nature! Readers learn about the various bugs that can be found around us and the many reasons why we should be glad they exist. As they learn about shimmering spiderwebs or crickets' songs, readers reflect on the importance of insects--no matter how small they might be! Wonderful illustrations and accessible text are paired for an...
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The night sky is where we can see beautiful stars, the moon, other planets, and so much more! There are even constellations to spot in the sky, which are collections of stars that create images. Readers learn about what they can see in the night sky, as well as the planets that are in our solar system--even the ones our naked eyes can't see! Vivid illustrations and numerous fun facts will have readers turning the page with excitement , inspiring future...
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Sometimes clouds bring rain or snow, and other times the sun is shining near them. Clouds play an important role in weather and the four seasons! Readers learn about the different types of clouds, like cirrocumulus and nimbostratus, as well as other notable parts of the weather, like sunshine, rainbows, and frost. Colorful illustrations and engaging fun facts invite readers to learn about the natural events around them that they might take for granted,...
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The oceans and seas are beautiful, and there is so much more to them that meets the eye! They are filled with fascinating sea creatures, like whales and narwhals, they're surrounded by beaches and swamps, and they have waves and tides. The ocean is even home to coral reefs--which are like colorful underwater forests that are home to many creatures. Readers dive into the underwater world of oceans and seas in this fact-filled guide, as full-color illustrations,...
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Plants are some of the most important living things on the planet. They provide oxygen for humans and animals to breathe, they are homes for many creatures, and they're beautiful to look at. There are desert plants and houseplants and trees that grow in many different areas, but each of them serves unique--and equally important--purposes, as readers discover in this exciting science guide. Charming illustrations, fun activities, and accessible text...
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Meet the young Swedish activist who is standing up to climate change!
Before she was a well-known environmentalist activist, Greta was just a girl living in Stolkholm, Sweden. She first heard about climate change when she was only eight years old, and she couldn't understand why no one seemed to be doing anything about it. When she was 15 years old, she began spending her days outside the Swedish Parliament to call for action on climate change. She'd...
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 18 cm
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Divided up into sections for animal attacks, menaces from the deep, perilous weather, and more, "Deadly Peril" profiles all the crazy ways you could die and how to avoid them. Want to know the likelihood that you'll get struck by lightning? Wish you knew how to escape from the clutches of a giant squid? And what's the deal with meteorites?
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit...