Inc World Book
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English
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"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages. As the only general reference encyclopedia still published today, The World Book Encyclopedia 2023 provides authoritative content on almost every topic to learners of all ages, from school-age readers (9-18) to adults. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to...
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English
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"A 7-volume illustrated, alphabetically arranged set that presents profiles of individual nations and other political/geographical units, including an overview of history, geography, economy, people, culture, and government of each. Includes a history of the settlement of each world region based on archaeological findings; a cumulative index; and Web resources" -- provided by publisher.
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English
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"A 13-volume, illustrated, A-Z general reference encyclopedia for students in the primary grades, providing guide words, pronunciations, and other traditional reference features as well as an atlas of world maps, special features, and a cumulative index"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"General overview of ocean, island, and polar region ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference, pollution, and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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This two-volume dictionary provides the meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of approximately 225,000 important and frequently used words and phrases in the English language. Features include illustrations, illustrative sentences, and a "Guide to Communications" covering punctuation and spelling tips; vocabulary lists by grade level; how to write effectively, and articles on special subjects.
9) Sneeze
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"Sometimes when I sniff a flower, I get a tickle that just won't stop. Then, suddenly-achoo! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of sneezes. Learn how they happen, why sneezes are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts makes this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions"--
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English
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"General overview of mountain, desert, and grassland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change; and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"An overview of current efforts to reduce the environmental impact of various forms of transportation. Topics include biofuels, hybrid and battery-powered vehicles, fuel cell batteries, and solar technology. Features include fact boxes, glossary, activities, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
13) Green buildings
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English
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"An exploration of green architectural principles and practices. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"General overview of forest and wetland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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English
Description
Information about basic science concepts, tools, and discoveries, people who have made important contributions to science, and information on rocks, minerals, plants, and animals. Includes science experiments and activities, and provides pronunciation for many unusual or unfamiliar words.