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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.
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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)None
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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.
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India
Polly Goodman
Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, )None
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Understanding Fossil Fuels
Polly Goodman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 15, 2010)Describes the use of fossil fuels, explains the process of refining, and discusses the environmental impact.
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Communities Today and Tomorrow
Polly Goodman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)Describes the different types of communities found around the world, from small farming villages to cities, and explains how each community uses energy, finds food and water, and disposes of waste.
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Energy Today and Tomorrow
Polly Goodman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)Describes the sources of energy used by humans, from such fossil fuels as coal and oil to renewable resources including solar, geothermal, and hydroelectricity, and discusses some of the issues regarding using these fuels.
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