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1) Our Planet
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Earth is full of countless wonders. This high-interest volume takes a fun approach to answering some of the many questions that young creative thinkers have about our planet. Thought-provoking questions are paired with engaging answers that help to reinforce key concepts of elementary science curricula. Manageable sections of text correlate closely with delightful illustrations, helping readers of many ages and levels develop a deeper understanding...
2) Our Planet
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The amazing wonders that exist on planet Earth are never-ending. From the scorching core of the earth to the North and South Poles, readers of this volume get the chance to take a look at all aspects of the planet, inside and out. They'll learn some fascinating facts, like how termites are adding to global warming. An innovative layout and colorful photographs are paired with an engaging narrative, holding the attention of readers of all ages, and...
3) Our Planet
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Earth science is made up of so many topics: weather, landforms, and even natural disasters. It can take a lot of time to learn about the details of each. Infographics are the perfect way to cover a lot of these subject areas in less time, including why earthquakes happen, the water cycle, and how mountains form, as well as many other parts of the Earth science curriculum. Each chapter aims to involve readers in what they're learning through succinct...
5) Our planet
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Worldwise volume 20
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Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
1997
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English
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Provides a simple introduction to the origin, composition, physical features, and inhabitants of planet Earth.
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Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!
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"We walk on Earth's surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across our puzzle-piece continents does not hesitate to ask questions--even of the Earth itself! ... The book concludes with extensive scientific material to foster further learning about how the earth works,...
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Half-Earth proposes an achievable plan to save our imperiled biosphere: devote half the surface of the Earth to nature. In order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we must move swiftly to preserve the biodiversity of our planet, says Edward O. Wilson in his most impassioned book to date. Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved piecemeal and proposes a solution commensurate with the magnitude...
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The understanding of various business processes and of the concept of value chain management is a fundamental key to success and to determine the right strategy. Choosing the appropriate strategy is about as important as the selection of services and products for a company. Each strategy has the consequence that a major administrative expense is connected and affects the flexibility of a business to a large extent. Even with the option of a version...
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Powering Our Planet is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.2.3 and Literacy.
L.2.1a. Readers learn about the many ways we power our planet through narrative nonfiction text and full-page color photographs and images. This book should be paired with "Energy for Earth" (9781477724347) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic....
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PROTECTING OUR PLANET: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers explains how human activities are threatening the health of our planet, and how kids can help protect it!
SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Earth is our home, but its health is in danger! What can we do to help? Readers will be captivated as they learn more about the threats facing Earth, and what they can do to make a difference.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for...
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Powering Our Planet: How Clean Energy Will Transform the Future
Embark on a visionary journey into the heart of clean energy innovation with "Powering Our Planet." This illuminating book unveils the cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions that are shaping a brighter, greener future for our planet.
⚡ The Clean Energy Revolution: Explore the dynamic landscape of renewable energy sources, from solar and wind power to geothermal and...
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"An eye-opening and witty account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads, from an award-winning author. Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, but we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. In Crossings, Ben Goldfarb delves into the new science of road ecology to explore how roads have transformed our world. Millions of animals are killed by cars each day in the US alone, and roads fragment...
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Our Planet: Our Home is the perfect read-aloud book for young children and new readers just discovering the wonders of Planet Earth. Engaging verse and colorful photography gently teach environmental awareness, appreciation of diversity and beginning conservation. Written by an award-winning author, Our Planet: Our Home is destined to be cherished and reread until it's dog-eared. Ages 3-8 (Also suitable for parents and grandparents of all ages!)
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"Our Planet, Our Reflection" delves into the impact of human activities on the environment, discussing the dire consequences of deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It seeks to raise awareness about these pressing issues and inspire readers to take action to protect and preserve our planet.
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"It's falling from the sky and is in the air we breathe. It's in our food, our clothes, and our homes. It's microplastic and it's everywhere--including our own bodies. Scientists are just beginning to discover how these tiny particles threaten health, but the studies are alarming. A Poison Like No Other is the first book to fully explore this new dimension of the plastic crisis. Matt Simon follows the intrepid scientists who travel to the ends of...
19) Our planet
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Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2019]
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English
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"This striking photographic companion to the groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series, from the team that brought us the original 'Planet Earth' and 'The blue planet', takes you on a journey across the globe's different biological realms to present stunning visuals of nature's most intriguing animals in action, and environmental change on a scale that must be seen to be believed"--Page [2] of cover.
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