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1) Landslides
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind landslides, including where and why landslides happen and how to stay safe when the ground starts to give way. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
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Rocks break down through the processes of erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through graphic organizers and simple, at-level text what causes erosion and weathering, and how this process is part of the rock cycle. Chapters explore topics such as how erosion and weathering create landforms and form sediment. The human role in erosion and weathering is also explained: both how human actions can exacerbate these processes and steps people take...
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"Weathering is when rocks break down into sediment due to natural processes, while erosion is when natural agencies (such as wind and water) carry sediment to another place. This book explains the different types of weathering and erosion and how these processes work together. Information on how humans can combat these natural but destructive processes is also covered. Color photographs show weathering and erosion in action, while a helpful diagram...
10) What is erosion?
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Erosion has shaped the landscape all over the world. It occurs in small ways every day as wind and water move soil, rock, and other materials from place to place. Readers learn the specifics of how erosion happens and its place in the rock cycle. Full-color photographs showcase the amazing results of erosion from around the world, including waterfalls, canyons, and coastlines. Readers of all levels can use this volume to review or better understand...
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Soil Erosion and How to Prevent It helps young readers comprehend the impact of erosion on all life. This title addresses the value of soil, how soil is created, weathering, erosion, deposition, soil pollutants, natural versus human-induced erosion, impact on plants and animals, causes of erosion, and kid-friendly steps to preventing erosion.
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This book teaches young readers how the forces of erosion have worked through wind, water, sand, and more to create the many features of Earth, from the worn-away banks of the smallest creek to the stunning landmark that is the Grand Canyon. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.
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Earth has been shaped by thousands of years of weathering and erosion. These forces have created amazing landforms around the world, from rock arches to deep canyons. This book introduces readers to the science behind erosion and weathering. Readers will dig deep to uncover the many forces that impact the shape of the earth, including wind, water, and living creatures. Through accessible text, conversation-starting sidebars, and eye-catching photographs,...
17) Canyons
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An elementary exploration of canyons, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Arizona s Grand Canyon.
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