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Books with author Billy Goodman

  • Animal Homes and Societies

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, March 1, 1992)
    An introduction to animal behavior and societies discusses the interaction of animals with one another and their environment, examining a variety of animals and their diverse lives, habitats, behavior, and relationships with other of the same species.
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  • The Rain Forest

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, March 1, 1992)
    Examines the wide array of plants and animals living in the rain forests of the world and reveals the dangers threatening such ecosystems.
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  • Natural Wonders and Disasters

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Introduces the world of geology by explaining why natural disasters and wonders happen.
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  • A Kid's Guide to How to Save the Planet

    Billy Goodman

    Hardcover (Avon Books, Aug. 16, 1990)
    Now everyone can help save the environment. This practical volume includes tips that readers and their families can use to help improve our world. Charts, graphs, timelines and diagrams really make the point as the hazards of avid rain, population growth, the greenhouse effect, endangered species and other topics are discussed.
  • Animal Classification : A Guide to Vertebrates

    Polly Goodman

    Hardcover (Hodder Childrens Book, Jan. 31, 2004)
    There are over 2 million kinds of living organisms on Earth, and more are being discovered all the time. Scientists divide these things into groups. This book looks at the group of animals classified as vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Find out about the characteristics, life cycles, and habitats of each group of animals. Discover the ways in which vertebrates have adapted to survive. Learn how some animals are threatened with extinction and why we need to make sure that a diversity of animals are protected for the future. This title was previously published by Hodder Wayland as "Classification: The Animal Kingdom". This edition has been simplified and updated.
  • Space & Art Activities

    Polly Goodman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2002)
    Information about various topics related to astronomy forms the foundation for projects about the sun and moon, planet rotation, space travel, and black holes.
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  • Space & Art Activities

    Polly Goodman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2002)
    Information about various topics related to astronomy forms the foundation for projects about the sun and moon, planet rotation, space travel, and black holes.
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  • A Guide to Vertebrates

    Polly Goodman

    Paperback (Hodder Wayland, Oct. 11, 2007)
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  • Rivers in Danger

    Polly Goodman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Introduces rivers, discussing the role they play in supplying water resources for people, plants, and animals, the effects on them of pollution and global warming, and examples using different rivers throughout the world.
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  • Food in India

    Polly Goodman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 30, 2008)
    Provides an overview of food in India, discussing ingredients, eating customs, regional differences, and foods for special occasions.
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  • Food in the Carribbean

    Polly Goodman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Provides an overview of food in the Caribbean, discussing ingredients, eating customs, typical meals, regional differences, and foods for special occasions.
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  • Understanding Wind Power

    Polly Goodman

    Hardcover (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Humans have been using wind as a source of power for thousands of years for inventive purposes, including using it to propel sailboats. Today, large wind farms are able to harness the power of the wind and transfer it into electricity. Wind power accounts for around 2% of the worlds energy usage, so there is much more to be utilized with this source. This book examines how wind farms work, as well as important topical information on this valuable natural resource.