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1) Clima
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Si viajas lejos, ¿cómo sabes qué tipo de ropa empacar? ¡No querrás llevar sandalias si está vevando! Debes saber cómo es el clima. Las áreas diferentes tienen climas diferentes. Aprender sobre el clima de diferentes lugares te ayuda a prepararte para cualquier tipo de tiempo atmosférico.
Defines climate, discusses how it varies at different latitudes, and includes a science experiment.
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With tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes, Mother Nature can be incredibly violent and destructive. Providing an insider's view of these and other types of storms, this book is certain to blow readers away with its far-reaching scope, unbelievable information, and dazzling illustrations and photographs.
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Temibles tornados, horribles huracanes, terribles tormentas de polvo y estrepitosas ventiscas. Según el lugar en el que vivas, es posible que hayas experimentado una de estas temibles tormentas. Aunque quedar atrapado en un tiempo atmosférico extremo puede ser peligroso, ¡estar preparado puede salvarte la vida!
Describes such extreme weather conditions as tornadoes, hurricanes, dust storms, and blizzards, and provides tips on how to prepare for...
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Lluvia, sol, frentes cálidos y frentes fríos: conocer el estado del tiempo atmosférico puede ayudarnos a planear con anticipación. Pero los meterólogos no son los únicos que pueden seguirle el rastro al tiempo. ¡Tú también puedes hacerlo!
Provides information on weather forecasting, including the scientists who track weather, what tools are used to make their forecasts, and why weather predictions are important.
7) The seasons
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"During the summer it is warm outside. During winter it is cold. This is because there are different seasons. Can you name the other two seasons?"--
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"See how the weather can change the look of an everyday street in this fun science reader. With clear text and engaging images, readers will see how the sun, clouds, rain, and other types of weather change the appearance of a neighborhood street. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to give students additional practice in sorting living and not living things. A helpful glossary and index are...
9) Weather
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"Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how the Sun affects Earth's atmosphere, why the wind blows, and how clouds form? In this book, learn all about weather on Earth and how it impacts people's lives"--
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"Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this book, learn all about the important role of water in our world"--
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La Tierra cambia constantemente. Aunque los cambios son de esperar, los seres humanos podríamos estar acelerando algunos procesos. Es importante que analicemos los datos y trabajemos juntos para reducir el impacto sobre el planeta.
Examines the issue of global warming, explains how humans may be contributing to the problem, and looks at ways to reduce human impact on the planet.
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