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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.
1) Earthquakes
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"The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one"--
2) Hurricanes
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"Out in the ocean, clouds spin. Thunderstorms, heavy winds, and rain move toward land. Hurricane! These severe storms can cause floods and other damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about hurricanes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--
10) Taiwan
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"Engaging images accompany information about Taiwan. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"
11) Slovenia
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"Engaging images accompany information about Slovenia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Introduces readers to rainbows and how they form. Learn about the science behind light and how its interaction with the atmosphere can lead to different rainbow formations. Includes step-by-step instructions to create a rainbow in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
14) Tanzania
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"Engaging images accompany information about Tanzania. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.
15) Ancient Ice
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Glaciers have been around for a long time. Many formed at the end of the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago. Since then, they have shaped Earth's landscape, helped cool the planet, and provided living things with fresh water-all while weathering changes in Earth's climate. Studying glaciers can tell us a lot about how Earth's climate has shifted over time, how human activities are impacting the climate, and what might occur in the future. Packed...
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