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Books in Science Matters series

  • The Water Cycle

    Frances Purslow

    Paperback (Weigl Publishers, May 15, 2005)
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  • Water Power

    Christine Webster

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, May 31, 2005)
    Describes the different ways water has been used throughout history to create power, including waterwheels, steam engines, and hydroelectric dams.
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  • Clouds

    Christine Webster

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2007)
    Describes different kinds of clouds, explains how they form, and discusses how they are studied.
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  • Glaciers

    Christine Webster

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, June 1, 2005)
    Describes the various types of glaciers, how they form and move, and why they can be dangerous.
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Erinn Banting

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Did you know that there are six simple machines that help make work easier? "Science Matters" is a series of books dedicated to inspiring young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the world. Each book introduces a core science topic through visual diagrams, hands-on experiments, and compelling biographies, all written in an engaging way.
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  • Pulleys

    James De Medeiros

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Did you know that there are six simple machines that help make work easier? "Science Matters" is a series of books dedicated to inspiring young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the world. Each book introduces a core science topic through visual diagrams, hands-on experiments, and compelling biographies, all written in an engaging way.
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  • Water Cycle

    Frances Purslow

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, May 31, 2005)
    Describes the science of what makes up the water cycle.
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  • Fossils

    Megan Lappi

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 1, 2004)
    How do fossils form? Where were some of the most unique fossils discovered? How have fossils helped paleontologists learn about dinosaurs? Readers will find the answers to these questions and more in Fossils.
  • The Sun

    Michael E. Picray

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Describes the nearest star to the Earth, including its history, composition, and how it effects the earth.
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  • Rocks

    Melanie Ostopowich

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 1, 2004)
    Book by Ostopowich, Melanie
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  • Minerals

    Patricia Miller-Schroeder

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 1, 2004)
    Book by Miller-Schroeder, Patricia
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  • Nature Science Experiments: What's Hopping in a Dust Bunny?

    Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Edward Miller

    Hardcover (Sterling, May 4, 2010)
    Fun, easy-to-use, and accessible, this cool collection of science activities will have kids ages 9-12 eagerly carrying out experiments with common, everyday objects from the home and backyard. The captivating ideas range from DNA collection (getting samples from real cells in your mouth) to investigating carnivorous plants (“Trigger This: Explore the Properties of the Venus Flytrap’s Trigger Hairs”). Every topic is presented in appealing clear, reading-level-appropriate language with complementary experiments, sidebars, illustrations, photography, and extension activities.
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