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Books with author Christine Taylor-Butler

  • Pluto: Dwarf Planet

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Pluto, the ninth planet from the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.
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  • Experiments with Soil

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This book uses simple, hands-on experiments with soil to teach readers how the scientific method works.
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  • Hawaii

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Emergent readers can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.
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  • Missouri

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2006)
    Introduces the state of Missouri, including its important geological features, such as plains, caves, and highlands, and major cities.
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  • Genetics

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    When scientists first began altering genes to change the traits of living things, they unlocked an entirely new branch of science: genetics.Genes are the blueprints for all life. Readers (Grades 3-5) will get an overview of the science behind genetics and find out how genetics have changed our world. They will also meet some of the biggest innovators in genetics history and find out where the field is heading next.
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  • Understanding Diagrams

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Whether providing step-by-step instructions for building something or serving as a brainstorming aid, diagrams organize our thoughts and plans into convenient visual representations. Readers will learn about several kinds of diagrams and find out which ones are best for different situations.
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  • Sacred Mountain: Everest

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Hardcover (Lee & Low Books, April 30, 2009)
    Mount Everest - a place of mystery, majesty, and unparalleled beauty - rises into the sky higher than any other mountain on Earth. Many stories have been told about the dangers and triumphs of climbing to the summit; but few have been written about the Sherpa, the people who have lived on the mountain for centuries and consider it sacred. Known for their bravery, strength, and skill in navigating the mountain s treacherous slopes, Sherpas have played a crucial role in Mount Everest s exploration since the 1920s. In recent years, however, increasing tourism has threatened the mountain s fragile ecosystem. The Sherpa now face the challenge of restoring and protecting this sacred mountain for their future and for the world. With stunning photographs and engaging text, Scared Mountain presents a unique picture of Mount Everest its history, its ecology, and especially its people that will captivate readers of all ages.
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  • Meteorology: The Study of Weather

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Whether you are using them to know if you need an umbrella or to make sure your crops get enough water, weather predictions are useful for just about everyone on Earth. Readers will find out how meteorologists study patterns in Earths atmosphere to predict temperature changes, dangerous storms, and even global climate change.
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  • Hydrology: The Study of Water

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Scholastic, March 1, 2012)
    Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. Almost all living things need it to survive. Readers will learn how hydrologists study weather patterns and the shape of the land to predict how water will move around Earth. They will also discover how hydrologists put this knowledge to use by helping to build dams, levees, and irrigation systems.
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  • The Food Pyramid

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    A guide to proper nutrition and to the new USDA food pyramid.
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  • Earth

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Earth, our planet and the third one from the sun in our solar system, and its geographical features.
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  • Jupiter

    Christine Taylor-Butler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes Jupiter, the fifth planet closest to the sun in our solar system, and compares it to Earth.
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