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Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.
2) Tornadoes
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How do tornadoes form? Where do tornadoes strike? How can you stay safe during a tornado? Read this book to discover the answers!
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Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about hydropower.
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"The sun provides lots of energy, most of which isn't used by plants or animals. How can we harness solar energy to create electricity? This book introduces students to how solar energy is produced and how it is used as an energy source that provides power for essentials and luxuries that they use every day. Graphics help explain the process of harvesting solar energy. After explaining what the resource is and how it is used, the book covers the pros...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that tiny atoms that make up all matter hold huge amounts of energy? This energy, called nuclear energy, can power the television and refrigerator in your home. How is nuclear energy produced, though? And what are the drawbacks of this energy source? Read this book to find out all about nuclear energy.
10) Travel to India
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"Readers are in for a treat when they visit India through this book's pages! They'll discover what it's like to live in modern India, plus learn about the country's history, geography, culture, and more"--
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¿Sabías que los diminutos átomos que componen toda la materia contienen enormes cantidades de energía? Esta energía, llamada energía nuclear, puede alimentar el televisor y el refrigerador de tu hogar. Pero, ¿cómo se produce la energía nuclear? ¿Y cuáles son las desventajas de esta fuente de energía? Lee este libro para aprender todo sobre la energía nuclear.
Did you know that tiny atoms that make up all matter hold huge amounts of energy?...
13) Travel to Israel
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"People have lived in modern-day Israel for thousands of years, and the land is special to those of many religions. Explore Israel's rich history, famous landmarks, celebrations, and more in this guide to the country"--
15) Travel to Mexico
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"Readers can travel to Mexico in the pages of this book, which covers everything from the country's fascinating history and culture to its people and government and what it's like to live in Mexico"--
17) Aprender sobre el carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural (Finding Out about Coal, Oil, and Natural
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¿Sabías que la mayoría de la energía que usamos proviene de carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural? ¿Cómo recolectan los trabajadores estos combustibles fósiles? ¿Y qué efectos tienen estos combustibles sobre el medioambiente? Lee este libro para aprender sobre el carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural.
Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from coal, oil, and natural gas? How do workers collect these fossil fuels? And what effects...
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Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about geothermal energy.
19) Travel to Kenya
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"Kenya is an East African country with an exciting variety of cultures and wildlife. Follow along as we explore Kenya's landscape, with topics ranging from life in the city to beautiful highlands and valleys"--
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Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about geothermal energy.
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