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Get the Summary of Ed Conway's Material World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information-what Ed Conway calls "the ethereal world"-our twenty-first-century...
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Get the Summary of Susan Casey's The Wave in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wave" by Susan Casey delves into the world of giant waves and those who seek them out. The book centers on the North Shore of Maui, home to the legendary wave Jaws, which draws surfers like Laird Hamilton who thrive on its eighty-foot swells. Casey recounts her experiences with Hamilton and other big-wave surfers, exploring the dangers,...
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Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Take a tour of different parts of our planet, from cities to rain forests and oceans. Making ecosystems entertaining to young readers, each book dives into How to Build Our World. Celebrate our planet with this fun and engaging series.
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Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Take a tour of different parts of our planet, from cities to rain forests and oceans. Making ecosystems entertaining to young readers, each book dives into How to Build Our World. Celebrate our planet with this fun and engaging series.
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Plunge into the depths of the ocean with "Exploring the Mariana Trench," a gripping tale of adventure and discovery in the deepest parts of our planet. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey to the bottom of the Earth's final frontier, where mystery, danger, and the unknown merge into an exhilarating exploration. Introducing "Exploring the Mariana Trench: A Deep-Sea Adventure." Dive into the heart of the ocean, where the pressure is immense...
11) Fossils
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.
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Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Take a tour of different parts of our planet, from cities to rain forests and oceans. Making ecosystems entertaining to young readers, each book dives into How to Build Our World. Celebrate our planet with this fun and engaging series.
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The plastic industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Table of contents With 8 billion humans and counting, the Planet Human...
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This book is designed to provide everyone with all the essential information needed about tornadoes and other severe weather. It will give you the knowledge you need to react to the threat of severe weather in the most effective way. Knowing more about how tornadoes form and knowing about the nature of tornadoes, lightning, and hailstorms will help alleviate fear. Information on the safest locations inside houses as well as outside can be very important...
16) Biogéothérapie
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Biogéothérapie - solutions à la crise climatique fondées sur la nature,la vie comme force géologique présente un mouvement de fermiers, descientifiques, un mouvement politique et diplomatique. Il s'appuie surquatre pratiques restauratrices : la gestion holistique des pâturages,l'agriculture sans labours avec plantes de couverture, le biochar, lareforestation à grande échelle. L'agroforesterie, l'approche marine «carbone bleu », les machines...
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Are you fascinated by the ever-changing dance of clouds, the power of storms, and the gentle touch of a sunbeam? Dive into the captivating world of weather with this book. This comprehensive guide explores the profound impact of weather on human activities, making it a must-read for weather enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our daily lives.Dive into the intricacies of everyday weather phenomena, discovering...
18) The Sun Is Hot
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Investigate how the Sun warms Earth in this decodable science book for beginning readers. A combination of domain-specific sight words and sequenced phonics skills builds confidence in content area reading. Bold, colorful photographs align directly with the text to help readers strengthen comprehension. Activities for further learning Phonetics Teaching guides The Little Science Stories series brings scientific thinking to beginning readers with decodable...
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Explore our home planet with this investigation into planet Earth. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts.
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Showcases stories from real-life tornado survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...
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