Living in Sunlight Extremes 6-Pack


Book Description

Everyone lives with day and night. But in some places, the days go on and on--and so do the nights! How do people live where the sun never seems to rise or set? Learn what life is like in the "land of the midnight sun" with this informative STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.







Life at Extremes


Book Description

From arid deserts to icy poles, outer space to the depths of the sea, this exciting new work studies the remarkable life forms that have made these inhospitable environments their home. Covering not only micro-organisms, but also higher plants and animals such as worms, fish and polar plants, this book details the ecological, biological and biogeochemical challenges these organisms face and unifying themes between environments. Equally useful for the expert, student and casual scientific reader, this book also explores the impact of climate change, rapid seasonal changes and pollution on these extraordinary creatures.




The Extreme Life of the Sea


Book Description

A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientists The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments. The Extreme Life of the Sea takes readers to the absolute limits of the ocean world—the fastest and deepest, the hottest and oldest creatures of the oceans. It dives into the icy Arctic and boiling hydrothermal vents—and exposes the eternal darkness of the deepest undersea trenches—to show how marine life thrives against the odds. This thrilling book brings to life the sea's most extreme species, and tells their stories as characters in the drama of the oceans. Coauthored by Stephen Palumbi, one of today’s leading marine scientists, The Extreme Life of the Sea tells the unforgettable tales of some of the most marvelous life forms on Earth, and the challenges they overcome to survive. Modern science and a fluid narrative style give every reader a deep look at the lives of these species. The Extreme Life of the Sea shows you the world’s oldest living species. It describes how flying fish strain to escape their predators, how predatory deep-sea fish use red searchlights only they can see to find and attack food, and how, at the end of her life, a mother octopus dedicates herself to raising her batch of young. This wide-ranging and highly accessible book also shows how ocean adaptations can inspire innovative commercial products—such as fan blades modeled on the flippers of humpback whales—and how future extremes created by human changes to the oceans might push some of these amazing species over the edge.




Climate 6-Pack


Book Description

Don't get caught wearing flip flops in the snow! Knowing about the climate of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather. Take a trip from the equator to the polar regions of Earth and learn about the distinct features of climate zones categorized by latitudinal location in this exciting book. This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that support STEM education and build content-area literacy in physical science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents




Climate Guided Reading 6-Pack


Book Description

Don't get caught wearing flip flops in the snow! Knowing about the climate of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather. Take a trip from the equator to the polar regions of Earth and learn about the different climate zones in this exciting book. Teach students about the distinct features of climate zones categorized by latitudinal location. In this high-interest informational text filled with engaging photographs, students will enjoy exploring nonliving features that affect climate development, climate's effects on living things, and the patterns of climate change recently identified by scientists. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity is included at the end of the book, providing students with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy and support STEM education. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level Q title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.




My New Roots


Book Description

Holistic nutritionist and highly-regarded blogger Sarah Britton presents a refreshing, straight-forward approach to balancing mind, body, and spirit through a diet made up of whole foods. Sarah Britton's approach to plant-based cuisine is about satisfaction--foods that satiate on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Based on her knowledge of nutrition and her love of cooking, Sarah Britton crafts recipes made from organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. She explains how a diet based on whole foods allows the body to regulate itself, eliminating the need to count calories. My New Roots draws on the enormous appeal of Sarah Britton's blog, which strikes the perfect balance between healthy and delicious food. She is a "whole food lover," a cook who makes simple accessible plant-based meals that are a pleasure to eat and a joy to make. This book takes its cues from the rhythms of the earth, showcasing 100 seasonal recipes. Sarah simmers thinly sliced celery root until it mimics pasta for Butternut Squash Lasagna, and whips up easy raw chocolate to make homemade chocolate-nut butter candy cups. Her recipes are not about sacrifice, deprivation, or labels--they are about enjoying delicious food that's also good for you.




Six Pack Ranch: Books 4-6


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The second box set from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend. Box Set Includes: Rocky Mountain Angel Allison proposes a marriage of convenience to Gabe Coleman to hide her real reasons for returning home, but the fake relationship is a lot more than either expects. Rocky Mountain Rebel Joel Coleman hopes to change his bad boy reputation while teaching Vicki Hansol enough about horses she can escape her own skeletons in the closet . Rocky Mountain Freedom Travis Coleman faces the two people stubborn enough to want to help him deal with his mixed up needs--but are Ashley and Cassidy both onboard for more than a summer fling? Keywords: Canadian Author, cowboy, western, contemporary, small town For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.







Manuals Combined: 40+ U.S. Army Air Force Marine Corps M101 M103 M105 M116 M416 Cargo Trailer Technical Manuals


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Over 8,200 total pages ... Published by the HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE and HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS. 40+ CHASSIS + TRAILER Manuals ... just a SAMPLE of the CONTENTS: 1. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) FOR TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M105A3 (NSN 2330-01-452-1218) (346 pages) 2. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS) FOR TRAILER, CARGO: l/4-TON, 2-WHEEL M416 (NSN 2330-00-706-5495) AND M416A1 (NSN 2330-01-046-2855) (268 pages) 3. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS) FOR TRAILER, CHASSIS: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL M103A1 (NSN 2330-00-835-8629) M103A3 (NSN 2330-00-141-8052) TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL M105A1 (NSN 2330-00-835-8631) M105A2 (NSN 2330-00-141-8050) M105A2C (NSN 2330-00-542-5689) TRAILER, TANK, WATER: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, 400-GALLON M107A1 (NSN 2330-00-835-8633) M107A2 (NSN 2330-00-141-8049) M107A2C (NSN 2330-00-542-5688) TRAILER, VAN, SHOP: FOLDING SIDES, 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL M448 (NSN 2330-00-631-5692) (448 pages) 4. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) CHASSIS, TRAILER: GENERATOR, 2 1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M200A1 (NSN 2330-00-331-2307) (272 pages) 5. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) FOR TRAILER, CARGO, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL M101 A2 (2330-01-102-4697) M101 OlA3 (2330-01-372-5641) TRAILER, CHASSIS, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL M116A2 (2330-01-101-8434) M116A2E1 (2330-01-333-9773) TRAILER, CHASSIS, 1-TON, 2-WHEEL M116A3 (2330-01-359-0080) (338 pages) 6. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR, UNIT, INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS) POWER PLANT AN/MJQ-16 (NSN 6115-00-033-1395) (2) MEP-002A 5 KW 60 HZ GENERATOR SETS M103A3 2-WHEEL, 2-TIRE, MODIFIED TRAILER (171 pages) 7. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR, UNIT, INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS) POWER PLANT AN/MJQ-18 (NSN 6115-00-033-1398) (2) MEP-003A 10KW 60 HZ GENERATOR SETS M103A3 2-WHEEL, 1 1/2 TON MODIFIED TRAILER (160 pages) 8. TECHNICAL MANUAL - OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL) FOR CARGO BED COVER (CBC) M105A2 TRAILER, TYPE II NSN 5411-01-467-3185 (CAMOUFLAGE) NSN 5411-01-479-1925 (SAND) (120 pages) 9. TECHNICAL BULLETIN - SHOP EQUIPMENT, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, FIELD MAINTENANCE (NSN 4910-00-754-0706) INSTALLATION IN ONE M109A3 SHOP VAN TRUCK, ONE M35A2 CARGO TRUCK, AND TWO M105A2 CARGO TRAILERS (52 pages) 10. TECHNICAL BULLETIN - SHOP EQUIPMENT, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE (NSN 4910-00-754-0650) INSTALLATION IN ONE M35A2 CARGO TRUCK AND ONE M105A2 CARGO TRAILER (48 pages) 11. TECHNICAL BULLETIN - SHOP EQUIPMENT, WELDING FIELD MAINTENANCE (NSN 3470-00-357-7268) INSTALLATION IN ONE M35A2 CARGO TRUCK AND ONE M105A2 CARGO TRAILER (44 pages) 12. LUBRICATION ORDER - HOWITZER, LIGHT, TOWED: 105MM, M101 AND M101A1 (5 pages)