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Books in Nature's Cycles series

  • The Water Cycle at Work

    George Pendergast

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Water is essential for life, but where does it come from? This exciting book dives into that question to explain to readers exactly what happens in the water cycle. From underground springs that feed rivers and lakes to ocean water, it all helps create the clouds that move water particles from place to place. The way water moves around changes the landscape, temperature, and climate all around the world, and readers learn how this much-needed cycle impacts their lives every day.
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  • The Rock Cycle

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Describes the different kinds of rock found in the Earth and discusses the processes that form and change these rocks.
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  • The Water Cycle

    Santana Hunt

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2019)
    Understanding the water cycle provides a solid foundation for comprehending weather and even some climate change topics. It's also a part of many elementary science curricula and important for everyone to understand, even struggling readers. This book aims to bring all learners up to speed on the basics of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation, and includes fact boxes to provide more vocabulary and concept context. Diagrams and full-color photographs complement the low-level text and simply stated science information.
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  • A Butterfly's Life Cycle

    George Pendergast

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Introduces the life of a Monarch butterfly, from its beginning as a tiny egg laid on a leaf through its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.
    K
  • The Life Cycle of a Pelican

    Anna Kingston

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes the life cycle of a pelican, from an egg to a chick, juvenile, and finally an adult, and describes how they take care of their young.
    K
  • Flowers: From Seed to Bloom

    George Pendergast

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Examines the life cycle of a flowering plant, from seed to full bloom and back again.
    K
  • Phases of the Moon: A 4D Book

    Catherine Ipcizade

    Library Binding (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)
    The moon circles Earth and looks different to us every day. Follow the phases to learn about the moon's changing shadows and light. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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  • The Life Cycle of an Opossum

    Barbara M. Linde

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Why does a baby opossum live in its mothers pouch? When can an opossum live on its own? Why are humans a danger to opossums? From inside the mothers pouch to life outside the den, this is an engaging exploration of Americas only wild marsupial. Fun facts and vivid photographs teach readers about every stage of an opossums life.
    K
  • The Carbon Cycle: A 4D Book

    Catherine Ipcizade

    Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)
    All living things are made of carbon, from plants to animals to people. Breathe in the facts, and learn how people are causing big changes to the carbon cycle. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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  • The Phases of the Moon

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Describes the eight phases of the moon, from new moon to waning crescent; the moon's size; the length of its days; its rotation, gravity, surface, and temperature; and eclipses.
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  • The Rock Cycle: A 4D Book

    Catherine Ipcizade

    Library Binding (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Magma, wind, and water form different rocks in different ways. Read beneath the cracks to learn about the rock cycle and how people affect it. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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  • The Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle

    Anna Kingston

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail.
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