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Liquid Gold - The Global Crisis of WaterBy Sophia Fairview Imagine embarking on a whirlwind journey, not for the faint of heart, through the wild rapids of our planet's most precious resource: water. Sophia Fairview invites you, with a twinkle in her eye and a mischievous smile, to dive headfirst into the swirling vortex of the global water crisis. But fear not! This is no doom-and-gloom expedition. Instead, Fairview, with her knack for spinning tales...
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Baby boomers enjoyed the most benign period in human history: fifty years of relative peace, cheap energy, plentiful grain supply, and a warming climate due to the highest solar activity for 8,000 years. The party is over-prepare for the twilight of abundance.
David Archibald reveals the grim future the world faces on its current trajectory: massive fuel shortages, the bloodiest warfare in human history, a global starvation crisis, and a rapidly...
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The current volume, New Insights and Perspectives on Conservation Biology is the fruit of several years of painstaking hard work and experience on the field in several countries across the continent of North America over the past decade or so. Environmental conservation and ecological restoration of natural ecosystems .I have been actively involved in several local, regional and international conservation projects as a volunteer field worker and as...
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In "Hidden Connections," I delve into the intricate web of relationships and dependencies that silently govern our lives, exploring the unseen forces that shape our world in profound and unexpected ways. From the microscopic interactions within our bodies to the global networks of power and influence, this book aims to unveil the hidden connections that define our existence.The narrative unfolds through a series of compelling stories that traverse...
5) Trees
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Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a tree home is and the animals, like monkeys and birds that live in one. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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World War 3 Isn't What You Thought It Would BeBy Nicholas Salerno III In a world swirling with chaos, where shadowy powers orchestrate events from the darkest corners and control is the ultimate currency, comes a revelation that could shake the very pillars of the reality we've come to accept. Nicholas Salerno III takes you on a journey into the underbelly of modern warfare, a conflict far more insidious than any bullet or bomb.From the catastrophic...
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Revolutionize the Way You View Our Planet: Discover Revolutionary Techniques for Recycling and Reclaiming Earth
Embark on a groundbreaking journey through "Progressive Planet: Modern Techniques for Recycling and Reclaiming Earth", a comprehensive guide on modern, sustainable living. This book dives deep into our current environmental predicament and presents an enlightening approach to rediscover how our actions can significantly influence the future...
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Earth has many biomes. Each one has special features. Each one has its own plants and animals. Learn about biomes and the species that live in them. Read along and count down Earth's top five biomes. This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This...
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Global warming is one of the most studied and debated phenomena of our era. But do we really understand its causes and dynamics? In this book, the author questions conventional theories about the greenhouse effect and proposes a new vision.Through a meticulous analysis, he shows that the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by atmospheric oxygen plays a much more decisive role in global warming than the action of greenhouse gases. This revealing theory...
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Grow your knowledge with this investigation into plants. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of organisms and environments. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around...
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Find the connections that let life flourish with this investigation into ecosystems. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of organisms and environments. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences...
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Lifts the lid on destruction of native forests by government corporations and logging industry that is making bushfires worse, killing wildlife and costing taxpayers millions, for the sake of woodchips for export.
Since colonisation, Australians have been frantically logging our native forests as if our lives depended on it. Our lives do depend on the forests- but on keeping them, not destroying them.
World-leading forest expert Professor...
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"Eternal Echoes: The Journey of Birth and Death" embarks upon a profound exploration of this timeless odyssey, delving deep into the mysteries that surround the genesis of life and the enigma of its eventual cessation. Within these pages, we navigate the intricate web of existence, tracing the delicate threads that connect every soul to the cosmic symphony of creation and dissolution. Drawing upon ancient wisdom, modern science, and introspective...
16) Biomes
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From dry deserts to watery oceans, the world is divided up into many biomes. Explore how the living and nonliving things of a space interact, what makes up each biome, and more. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding...
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This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs throughout, explores how animals are fighting the climate crisis by pooping. Discover the power of poo!
We all know animals are affected by the climate crisis. But did you know the climate crisis is also affected by animals?
From whales to dung beetles, What Poo Can Do explores how animals big and small are helping the planet every time they do a number two. Come on a...
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the connection between humans and nature, why that connection is important and what we can learn from being outdoors. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Back to nature
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway?
Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature explores...
19) Burrows
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Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a burrow is and the animals, like rabbits and owls, that live in one. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Los adenomas hipofisarios están presentes en hasta un 20% en la población general, siendo principalmente benignos y asintomáticos. El objetivo General de este trabajo de investigación ha sido analizar una aproximación de las incidencias de las alteraciones endocrinas a causa de adenomas hipofisarios en los pacientes. Metodológicamente se realizó un estudio descriptivo. Se recolectaron datos de historias clínicas con diagnósticos definitivos...
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