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1) Environment
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There are scientists that consider the current rate of climate change to be the existential crisis of our time. Earth's environment is deteriorating as the planet warms due to human activity. Nineteen of the 20 warmest years ever recorded on Earth have occurred since 2000. Environmental scientists track these measurements and use science, technology, engineering, art, and math to help them determine why this is happening and how to stop it. STEAM...
2) Environment
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This wonderful 1922 novel from renowned English author Phyllis Bentley tells the semi-autobiographical story of a modern girl who lifts herself from dull English working class to cultured woman.
3) Environment
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Updated for 2013, the Environment is one title in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series. It does not take an expert in environmental science to realize that the world is changing. Is it getting warmer? It depends on where you live. Global warming does not necessarily mean that where you live it will be warmer. For most of the people on the planet, the changes to the climate are virtually imperceptible. That is not the case for many plants...
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Even though a growing number of people have begun to consider the impact of their actions on the environment, the planet remains vulnerable to human activity and the byproducts of modern conveniences. Thanks to an increasing number of conservation efforts, the planet's ecosystems may emerge from the looming shadow of ecological threats. This stimulating volume examines the various individual-level and institutional responses to Earth's damaged natural...
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Did you know that a long time ago, the world was covered with ice? The Ice Age was a time when dinosaurs still ruled the Earth. Learn more about the Ice Age in this edutaining book for young readers. Do you think you can survive if Ice Age were to happen again? Reading, thinking and imagining sound very exciting!
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Wave, geothermal and biomass energies are complex sources of renewable energy. They require sophisticated equipment to harvest the energy and generate electricity for homes and industries. In this book, we're going to learn the basic definitions of these energy sources. We're also going to study the science and technology that converts them into electricity. Go ahead and secure a copy today!
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Even as environmental consciousness and "green" habits become increasingly embedded with numerous individuals, many of the planet's natural resources and species remain in danger. On a global scale, effectively protecting the environment requires top-down solutions from political and economic structures and the incorporation of environmentalist initiatives into legislative and legal action. This intuitive volume examines the emergence of the environmental...
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Surfers like huge waves but why can't they surf on tsunamis? This environment book for kids will explain what tsunamis are and why you should be careful of them. It also discusses what causes tsunamis and what the aftermath looks like. Do you think your child can use this book?
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What are renewable sources of energy? Why are they preferred over the nonrenewable sources? You'll know the answers to these questions in the pages of this environment book for kids. Caring for the environment starts with knowledge. You want your children to make informed decisions and the first step to that would be ownership of this book.
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Teach students about the different ways that people change their environment. Readers will learn about farming and logging, building cities, and more. Students will also be encouraged to take care of the Earth and protect our environment. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers and help them better understand the content. This informative, colorful book uses primary sources to...
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Home sweet home. Organisms must live in the right habitat to survive. And when their needs are met, the right environment enables plants and animals to thrive. From the desert to the tundra, learn about food webs, animal niches, climates, and other features of various biomes and their ecosystems in this life science book. The colorful images and fun facts in this high-interest informational text will get third-grade students excited about exploring...
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As early as now, your child should be made aware of what environmental sustainability is and how important it is. The reason is because you want him/her to be an active participant when it comes to taking care of Mother Earth. This book will discuss the 3 R's that will help the environment, which are reduce, reuse and recycle.
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Did you know that the tides are influenced by the moon's pull on Earth? Such is the relationship between the moon and the tides. In this book, we're going to dive deeper into this relationship with the goal of connecting it to human, animal and plant life on Earth. Recommended for third graders, this book makes an excellent addition to your child's knowledge collection.
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Beyond Environment presents the potent interchange between architecture, Land Art, and Performance Art that emerged through Italian architect Gianni Pettena's idealized collaboration with American artists Allan Kaprow and Robert Smithson in the 1970s. Captivated by a journey to the USA in 1971, Pettena would converse with the American Midwest, a conversation culminating in his meeting with Robert Smithson in Salt Lake City. Earlier in Minneapolis,...
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Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment.
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While Dana is working to save the rainforests, someone else is working to end the world. When it all hits the fan, Dana seeks refuge with the last person on earth she would have believed possible - her new friend in the oil industry.Evolving Environment is the third story to be released of a series of many parts, collectively known as Dancing with Darwin
17) The Environment
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More than 7 billion people live on Earth today, so making sure that the planet remains habitable and hospitable for our species is of vital importance. Yet, many scientists are concerned that human activity-from water and air pollution to the emission of greenhouse gases that affect the climate-threatens the stability of the environment. This book examines differing viewpoints on how to best protect our environment and utilize the earth's natural...
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Business Environment can use as a manual for how to develop and analysis of business in a complex, critical, dynamic and progressive competitive environment. It is ideal for self-study and context includes the analysis of business and its components.
This book is specially designed for those who are the students of Business, MBA, PGDM & Executives. IT management, businessmen, entrepreneurs, consultants, small business owners, clients, customers,...
20) The environment
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm.
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Young readers can learn how rocks, soil, water, air, animals and plants work together to create a natural balance.
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