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Chickens and many other animals begin their lives inside an egg. How eggs hatch is an intriguing and complex process, and it can seem like a mystery. Young readers learn the science behind egg development, the parts of a chicken egg, and how chicks break out of their shells. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate language allow readers to better understand one of life's most intricate processes.
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Chickens and many other animals begin their lives inside an egg. How eggs hatch is an intriguing and complex process, and it can seem like a mystery. Young readers learn the science behind egg development, the parts of a chicken egg, and how chicks break out of their shells. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate language allow readers to better understand one of life's most intricate processes.
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Tiny seeds grow into many different plants, both large and small. With this informative book, readers learn the segments of the sprouting process. They'll learn the parts of a seed and what role each part plays in sprouting. Photographs show readers full-color examples of these parts and steps, allowing them to make connections with the age-appropriate text. This book will spark readers' interest in plant science.
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Tiny seeds grow into many different plants, both large and small. With this informative book, readers learn the segments of the sprouting process. They'll learn the parts of a seed and what role each part plays in sprouting. Photographs show readers full-color examples of these parts and steps, allowing them to make connections with the age-appropriate text. This book will spark readers' interest in plant science.
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In some parts of the world, Earth's four seasons are very different. Some places don't experience much of a change in seasons at all. This book explains the science behind the changing of the seasons. The features of each season are explained in the context of the Earth's position relative to the sun. Age-appropriate text, full-color photographs, and infographics demystify this complex topic. Readers will learn about our yearly journey around the...
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Each morning, the sun rises in the east. Each night, the sun sets in the west. Enchanted readers will learn that the sun looks like it's moving because of the rotation of Earth on its axis. Bright photographs grab readers' attention, while infographics help explain this complex topic. Readers will be able to visualize how Earth's position relative to the sun affects whether it's day or night.
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Rainy days might make some people sad, and while we might not want to get caught in a downpour, our Earth needs rain. Rain is responsible for keeping our plants healthy, giving us drinking water, and giving us a way to cool off when it's hot. Your readers will learn each step of the water cycle, why it is one of Earth's most important processes, and the role that rain plays in it. Photographs and a simple diagram depict the water cycle in action....
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In some parts of the world, Earth's four seasons are very different. Some places don't experience much of a change in seasons at all. This book explains the science behind the changing of the seasons. The features of each season are explained in the context of the Earth's position relative to the sun. Age-appropriate text, full-color photographs, and infographics demystify this complex topic. Readers will learn about our yearly journey around the...
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Each morning, the sun rises in the east. Each night, the sun sets in the west. Enchanted readers will learn that the sun looks like it's moving because of the rotation of Earth on its axis. Bright photographs grab readers' attention, while infographics help explain this complex topic. Readers will be able to visualize how Earth's position relative to the sun affects whether it's day or night.
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Rainy days might make some people sad, and while we might not want to get caught in a downpour, our Earth needs rain. Rain is responsible for keeping our plants healthy, giving us drinking water, and giving us a way to cool off when it's hot. Your readers will learn each step of the water cycle, why it is one of Earth's most important processes, and the role that rain plays in it. Photographs and a simple diagram depict the water cycle in action....
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When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful...
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The rock cycle has been taking place for millions of years. However, geologists have only known about this phenomenon for about 300 years. Young terrestrial explorers are introduced to different types of rocks, where in the cycle these rocks fit, and where in Earth's layers each step takes place. Fact boxes provide readers with fun additional information. A diagram helps readers make sense of the new information they're learning.
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The rock cycle has been taking place for millions of years. However, geologists have only known about this phenomenon for about 300 years. Young terrestrial explorers are introduced to different types of rocks, where in the cycle these rocks fit, and where in Earth's layers each step takes place. Fact boxes provide readers with fun additional information. A diagram helps readers make sense of the new information they're learning.
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Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are more rare than salt. Curious readers will learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form. They'll discover how minerals are identified and how they are used in daily life. Informative and interesting text presents readers with this science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified and fact boxes provide readers with exciting...
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Weathering is when rocks break down into sediment due to natural processes, while erosion is when natural agencies such as wind carry sediment to another place. This book explains the different types of weathering and erosion and how these processes work together. Information on how humans can combat these natural but destructive processes is covered. Color photographs show weathering and erosion in action. A helpful diagram explains how they work...
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Igneous rocks form when magma from Earth's core cools as it moves toward Earth's surface. Most of Earth is made of igneous rock, which is sometimes called "fire rock." Your readers will learn the different kinds of igneous rock, how igneous rocks form, and how igneous rocks fit into the rock cycle. Captivating photographs show readers how beautiful igneous rocks are and fact boxes provide exciting additional information.
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Igneous rocks form when magma from Earth's core cools as it moves toward Earth's surface. Most of Earth is made of igneous rock, which is sometimes called "fire rock." Your readers will learn the different kinds of igneous rock, how igneous rocks form, and how igneous rocks fit into the rock cycle. Captivating photographs show readers how beautiful igneous rocks are and fact boxes provide exciting additional information.
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Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are more rare than salt. Curious readers will learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form. They'll discover how minerals are identified and how they are used in daily life. Informative and interesting text presents readers with this science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified and fact boxes provide readers with exciting...
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Weathering is when rocks break down into sediment due to natural processes, while erosion is when natural agencies such as wind carry sediment to another place. This book explains the different types of weathering and erosion and how these processes work together. Information on how humans can combat these natural but destructive processes is covered. Color photographs show weathering and erosion in action. A helpful diagram explains how they work...
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When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful...
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