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Investigates colossal ship-swallowing rogue waves and the surfers who seek them out. For centuries, mariners have spun tales of gargantuan waves, 100 feet high or taller. Until recently scientists dismissed these stories; waves that high would seem to violate the laws of physics. But in the past few decades, as a number of ships have vanished and new evidence has emerged, oceanographers realized something was brewing in the planet's waters. They found...
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Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a elementary school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore the key concepts of Earth science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance...
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Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a primary school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore the key concepts of Earth Science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning....
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Art and science mingle in this fascinating visual tour of the natural world. If you have ever wanted to see how mountains are formed, or wondered about the life cycle of a mushroom. or the different types of feathers on a bird, you will delight in exploring the drawings, diagrams and dissections offered here. The author's spirited exploration of earth and water, flora and fauna, will open your eyes to new views of nature's wonders. [From back cover]...
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A lighthearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the Earth--told from the perspective of the Earth itself!
"Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome."
Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, filled to the brim with kid-friendly facts, readers will discover key moments in Earth's life, from her childhood more than four billion years ago all the...
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Hannah Holmes A mesmerizing expedition around our dusty world. Some see dust as dull and useless stuff. But in the hands of author Hannah Holmes, it becomes a dazzling and mysterious force; Dust, we discover, built the planet we walk upon. And it tinkers with the weather and spices the air we breathe. Billions of tons of it rise annually into the air, the dust of deserts and forgotten kings mixing with volcanic ash, sea salt, leaf fragments, scales...
11) Under the ground
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Examines the challenges geologists and earth scientists face while studying underneath the surface and reasons why the work is important, and discusses working conditions, survival techniques, and the technology they use.
12) Laperouse
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Laperouse by Ernest Scott
libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience.
Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!
15) Q&A about Earth
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Earth it is the third planet from the sun and the cradle of humanity. It might be a mere speck in the universe, but our remarkable planet is capable of sustaining billions upon billions of life-forms! Readers will explore our extraordinary planet in this incredible guide to all things Earth! Accessible language breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks of information, and an innovative Q & A structure allows readers to absorb a plethora...
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A love letter to the Earth shares striking photographic images from around the world that introduce such concepts as nature and science. Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen. Think of everything Earth gives us. What are you most thankful for? Includes notes from the author about related activities and resources.
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