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Author
Series
Publisher
Facts on File Publications
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
Surveys the diverse forms of transport that have been developed since the invention of the wheel, including the bicycle, jet plane, high-speed train, and automobile, and explains the forces at work in making things move.
4) Rain forests
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of tropical rain forests and the variety of life--plant, animal, and human--found in them.
6) The seasons
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated overview of the seasons, discussing the scientific reasons for seasons, and describing their effect on plants, animals, and people. Also includes a glossary, a selected bibliography, and instructions for several projects.
7) Cold
Author
Series
Publisher
Chrysalis Education
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A introduction to the cold - what it is and why it affects all life on Earth.
11) Oceans and seas
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Oceans and Seas brings the young reader on a journey into the sea where full-color illustrations enhance the informational presentation of the incredible creatures and plants that live in different oceans around the world, including a review of the creatures of the coral reefs and an overview of deep-sea treasure hunting. It introduces readers to the fascinating underwater world, from the deepest oceans to the shallows, and the creatures and plants...
12) Deserts
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Deserts invites readers to explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American deserts to the cold Gobi. Students will learn about the animals and people who inhabit these vast expanses and how we use deserts. It explores the various aspects of arid environments throughout the world, including history, climate, geology, and animal life.
14) Reptiles
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
There are more than 8,000 types of reptiles and this book has information on some of them. Includes directions for projects related to the information learned.
15) Weather
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Briefly introduces the concepts of weather and climate, explaining topics including storm formation, weather forecasting, and the water cycle, and provides three related hands-on activities.
17) Insects
Author
Series
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to insects, discussing their life cycles, feeding habits, defense mechanisms, and impact on the environment.
19) Solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to Earth's solar system, describing the characteristics of each of its planets, including Earth's moon, and looks at the asteroid belt, comets, meteoroids, and life in space. Includes activities.
20) Planet Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the planet's climate and geography, discussing topics including the water cycle, earthquakes, and natural resources, and provides instructions for creating simple projects.
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