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3) Water can be
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"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be, from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations."--
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xi, 195 pages ; 20 cm
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"At what temperature do bees stay home? Why do southerly winds in winter often bring storms? How can you plant a garden that tells the time, or know how many tumbles a hailstone has made through a cloud? These are among the many questions that international-bestselling author Peter Wohlleben poses in his newly translated book. Full of the very latest discoveries, combined with ancient, now forgotten lore, The Weather Detective helps you read nature's...
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
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This wacky book provides a variety of unusual and fascinating facts about geography. Little-known facts about deserts, mountains, climate, nature, how Earth has changed, and more will send you on an adventure around the world. Come rain, sleet, snow, or hail, this is one adventure you won't want to miss.
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355 pages ; 24 cm
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Cynthia Barnett's "Rain "begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science--the true shape of a raindrop, the mysteries of frog and fish rains--with the human story of our ambition to control rain, from ancient rain dances to the 2,203 miles of levees that attempt to straitjacket the Mississippi River. As climate change upends rainfall patterns and unleashes...
15) I see rainbows
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"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. I See Rainbows offers answers to their most compelling questions about rainbows. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided by publisher.
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Natural disasters are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index,...
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Invasive species are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to invasive species are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes...
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Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a...
19) Fall
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In Fall, beginning readers will explore the season of fall. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how fall weather affects the behavior of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify the four seasons, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the fall season online using our safe search engine...
20) Spring
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In Spring, early readers will explore the season of spring. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how spring weather affects the behavior of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify the four seasons, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the spring season online using our safe search...
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