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Science Reference Center
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.
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Explore the ocean's layers from the sunny surface zone to the pitch-black trenches. Learn about the abundant life around coral reefs, how different species adapted to their environment, and why life on the ocean floor depends on the layers above. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
3) Mountains
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Explores the fascinating world of mountains. Readers will learn how mountains form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make mountains their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.
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Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
10) Grand Canyon
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This book looks at Grand Canyon, a massive canyon in Arizona that glows red at sunset. It examines when and how this canyon formed and what the future looks like for the popular landform.
11) Uluru
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"In Australia, a large red rock rises from the flat, dry ground. Uluru looks at when and how this monolith formed and what the future looks like for the beautiful rock." -- Amazon.
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Fish, turtles, and many other creatures make their home among a huge coral reef off the coast of Australia. Great Barrier Reef looks at when and how this reef formed and what the future looks like for the massive ecosystem. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for...
14) Asia
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"Explores the history and geography of Asia, including the countries located there, climate, natural resources, economy, and more! Includes landmark and animal profile special features"--
15) The Middle East
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"Describes the countries of the Middle East, including the history, geography, governments, economies, and cultures of the region. Includes critical "Think About It" questions and "Landmark Profile" and "Animal Profile" special features"--
16) Oceania
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"Describes the countries and peoples of Oceania, including their history, politics, plants and wildlife, and more. Includes "Culture Profile" and "Landmark Profile" special features"--
17) Thunderstorms
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how thunderstorms form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
18) Wildfires
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how wildfires form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
19) Droughts
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how droughts form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
20) Hurricanes
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
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