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20 Fun Facts About Earth's Resources

Author : Sarah Machajewski

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 24,35 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211777

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Book Description

Geothermal heat, made by the disintegration of the radioactive atoms in Earth's core, is not a subject young readers often get to learn about. Heavy metals and solar energy, two topics that are constantly appearing in technology news today, are typically left for more advanced readers to discover and understand. By using accessible yet exciting language and bold, colorful photography and art, this book lets young readers explore a plethora of fascinating yet digestible facts about what our planet naturally provides and how we harness it.



20 Fun Facts About Earth's Resources

Author : Sarah Machajewski

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211807

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Book Description

"Geothermal heat, made by the disintegration of the radioactive atoms in Earth's core, is not a subject young readers often get to learn about. Heavy metals and solar energy, two topics that are constantly appearing in technology news today, are typically left for more advanced readers to discover and understand. By using accessible yet exciting language and bold, colorful photography and art, this book lets young readers explore a plethora of fascinating yet digestible facts about what our planet naturally provides and how we harness it."



20 Fun Facts About Astronomy

Author : Jill Keppeler

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 45,65 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211734

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Book Description

From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout . Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers accompany accessible text for a reading experience that's out of this world.



20 Fun Facts About Geology

Author : Sarah Machajewski

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 39,15 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211874

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Learning how Earth, mountains, oceans, and other fantastic landforms were formed millions of years ago truly expands a young reader's concept of their own life and the world around them. This geology-themed book full of fun, easily digestible facts provides engaging insights into the planet we call home. Essential earth science concepts are explained in accessible language and accompanied by fantastic, full-color photographs and dynamic graphic organizers, making this volume invaluable for visual learners and a value to any library collection.



20 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems

Author : Theresa Morlock

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 44,5 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211890

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The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer.



20 Fun Facts About Fossils

Author : Janey Levy

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 31,81 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211815

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Book Description

In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting things science has to offer, especially to young readers. This volume is jam-packed with the most up-to-date unearthings, all complemented by colorful art that brings these creatures to life. A detailed graphic organizer provides visual reinforcement to summarize fascinating new discoveries.



20 Fun Facts About Weather

Author : Caitie McAneney

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 35,66 MB

Release : 2017-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538211939

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Book Description

News of wild, unprecedented tornado systems and freaky blizzards in Texas fill the airwaves regularly. How does Earth's weather really work? Readers will love each jam-packed page of this book, filled with not only fascinating and digestible facts, but also vibrant, full-color photography that brings Earth's atmosphere and wild weather to life. The accessible text is accompanied by age-appropriate graphic organizers to make learning about this essential science topic a breeze for readers of all levels.



20 Fun Facts About Tundra Habitats

Author : Kate Mikoley

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 50,38 MB

Release : 2021-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538264560

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Book Description

Tundra habitats are some of the harshest places on Earth. They exist in the Northern Hemisphere north of the Arctic Circle and on mountains at high altitude. But all the plants and animals that live in tundra habitats are highly adapted to living there. People have lived in tundra habitats for thousands of years. However, human activity threatens the future of these important places. Using short facts and full-color photographs, this book introduces readers to the vast diversity of tundra habitats around the world and the measures we need to take to preserve them.



Fossil Fuels

Author : Elizabeth Lachner

Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 49,52 MB

Release : 2018-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1508106142

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Book Description

Coal, oil, and natural gas supply the vast majority of the energy that we use in modern life, whether that means generating electricity for lights and computers or fuelling the engines that power our cars, buses, and airplanes. Readers will learn how these ancient fuels formed, as well as how human beings extract them from the ground for our use. They'll also learn about the downsides of fossil fuels, such as their limited supply and the environmental damage that burning them produces. Photographs from around the world and maps and diagrams from Encyclopedia Britannica add a compelling visual learning element.



20 Fun Facts About the Industrial Revolution

Author : Joan Stoltman

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 48,15 MB

Release : 2018-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538219131

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Book Description

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.