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1) Earth
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
c1994
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Acclaimed Harvard geologist Andrew Knoll delivers a sweeping and definitive new narrative history of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion year history and placing our current environmental crisis in deep context. The story of our planetary home and the organisms spread across its surface is far grander and more spectacular than any Hollywood blockbuster, filled with enough plot twists to rival a bestselling thriller. More than four...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rain is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive.
It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of the world's water. Yet this is the first book to tell the story of rain.
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...
It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of the world's water. Yet this is the first book to tell the story of rain.
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...
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Uncover the deep mysteries of our planet with top geologists. Using state-of-the-art computer animation and stunning photography, four in-depth, compelling programs explore how these forces shape the Earth and how the Earth has shaped human evolution.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The South Pole is cold, but there's more to it than that! This book presents the cartography and earth science of this polar region to young readers in an engaging yet informative way. Several spreads are dedicated to the fascinating history of the brave explorers of this icy landscape, a part of history that is sure to impress all elementary readers! The colorful, easily understood maps and vivid photographs of the South Pole will expand reader's...
Author
Series
University of Utah anthropological paper volume 128
Publisher
The University of Utah Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"About 12,000 years ago, a major river ran from the Sevier Basin to the Great Salt Lake, feeding a wetland delta system and creating riparian habitat along its length. But after three thousand years the river dried up and the surrounding lands became more like what we see today. Because the Old River Bed Delta experienced less environmental and human disturbance than other areas, many of the Paleoarchaic sites found there have remained relatively...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Set off on an adventure 4.6 billion years in the making with Geology for Kids. Start at the red-hot center of Earth and learn about each layer until you reach the rocky crust. Discover how mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover secrets about the planet you call home. (Did you know that only 20% of deserts are covered by sand, and some can be blistering cold in the winter?) Geology for Kids is jam-packed with facts, illustrations, and photos...
Author
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires--these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As CNN's meteorologist, Bonnie Schneider reports daily on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from...
14) Snow birds
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months." --
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today!
DO IT YOURSELF!
START TODAY!
From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to
• Crush a piece of...
DO IT YOURSELF!
START TODAY!
From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to
• Crush a piece of...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Glaciers, rivers, wind, and rain are a few of the elements that shape the landscape in powerful ways.
They form features big and small-from grand canyons and enormous caves to smooth pebbles and fine grains of sand. Lyrical verse by Heather Ferranti Kinser introduces weathering, erosion, and deposition, and eye-catching photos provide a look at some of the world's geological marvels. Back matter gives more information about the processes that sculpt...
18) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of tornadoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
19) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of hurricanes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
20) Mushroom Rain
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But, don't call them plants-mushrooms are fungi. They're more closely related to animals like you! Through lyrical text and colorful, detailed artwork, the wonderful, mysterious, and sometimes bizarre...
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