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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.
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See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman's whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely...
22) Water
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"Water is a precious element. It can provide us with what we need to survive, but it can also cause massive destruction. Some areas of the world are experiencing a depletion of water due to drought, whereas some areas have too much water caused by flooding, both of which can be very dangerous. Readers explore these facts and more with this engaging look at Earth's many sources of water. Insightful main text, informative diagrams, graphic organizers,...
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What will it take to colonize Mars? Can we reverse climate change? Why do we fall in love? And will we ever capture Bigfoot? StarTalk is both a podcast and a National Geographic television program where host Neil deGrasse Tyson and his celebrity guests wrestle with these pressing questions and many more in an attempt to reveal the secrets of the universe and beyond. Filled with cool photos, smart scientific facts, and witty commentary on everything...
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--
26) Water can be
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"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be--from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations."--
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"As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the amazing stuff that came about along the way: exploding supergiant stars, gassy planet burps, massive millipedes, ferocious dinosaurs and even a meteoric extinction. Are your ready? Let's get cooking!"--From the publisher's description.
31) Our planet
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"Earth science is made up of so many topics: weather, landforms, and even natural disasters. It can take a lot of time to learn about the details of each. Infographics are the perfect way to cover a lot of these subject areas in less time, including why earthquakes happen, the water cycle, and how mountains form, as well as many other parts of the Earth science curriculum. Each chapter aims to involve readers in what they're learning through succinct...
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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...
35) Earth has cycles
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"Earth has many natural cycles. Day and night repeat over and over again. Seasons happen year after year. Even plants and animals have cycles. This book helps young readers understand how our life cycle and Earth's cycles work together."--
36) Changes on Earth
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This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the fast and slow changes on Earth. Readers will be captivated as they learn that Earth is constantly changing, sometimes in the blink of an eye, and sometimes over millions of years!
37) Geoscientist
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A guide to what a geoscientist does and how to become one.
38) Planet Earth
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Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way Planet Earth works. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.--
39) Plate tectonics
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The ground beneath our feet feels sturdy and still, but Earth is actually covered in moving plates. These large plates make up the outer layer of Earth's surface and sit on top of another layer made up of molten rock. Borders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plates can slide against each other, crash into each other, move apart, and even create mountains. There is so much to learn about what's going on beneath...
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"Have you ever wanted to become a seismologist? In Exploring Earthquakes: Seismologists at Work! young readers will find out what these super cool scientists really do! They will explore how seismologists study and record earthquakes, and discover the special tools seismologists use. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Google Books.
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