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Books in A True Book: Earth Science series

  • Wildfires

    Howard K Trammel

    Library Binding (Children's Press(CT), March 1, 2009)
    - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread sidebar feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- Important Words glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- Resources section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
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  • Growing Crystals

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-04-25, April 25, 2008)
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  • Sound

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Learn how sound waves are formed and how they change as they move.A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will find out how people hear sound, how sound waves can be used in unexpected ways, how the properties of a sound wave affect the way it is heard, and much more.
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  • Rocks and Minerals

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding
    Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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  • Gravity

    Alexa Kurzius

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Gravity is one of the most important forces in the universe - invisible, but vital to our existence.. But how does it work?A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn how gravity affects all matter, what effects changing gravity can have on human bodies, and how gravity interacts with other forces. They will also conduct gravity-related experiments to see this force in action.
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  • Seashells

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-09-18, Sept. 18, 2008)
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  • Energy

    Jacob Batchelor

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Learn how energy affects the movement of objects through the air, the warmth we feel on our skin when the sun shines, and many concepts in between.A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will also conduct energy experiments and find out how humans have learned to harness energy in different ways.
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  • Light

    Jo S. Kittinger

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Light allows us to see and keeps plants alive. But did you know that it can also cut diamonds or metal, measure a moving object's speed, and read CDs and DVDs?A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn all about light, from what it is and how it moves through space, to how people have learned to harness its power. They will also discover how people use light to see and conduct experiments to explore how light can be moved and manipulated.
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  • Sound

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Learn how sound waves are formed and how they change as they move.A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will find out how people hear sound, how sound waves can be used in unexpected ways, how the properties of a sound wave affect the way it is heard, and much more.
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  • Matter

    Ann O. Squire

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    From the tiniest specks of dust to entire planets, everything is made of matter.A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn about the properties of matter, from the forms it can take to its structure. They will also find out how scientists study matter and how different types of matter interact with each other. Intriguing experiments provide real-world examples on how changes in matter affect our surroundings.
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  • Glaciers

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Demco Media, Feb. 1, 2002)
    Describes what glaciers are, how they are formed, and how they move and shape the Earth.
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  • A True Book Physical Science

    Alexa Kurzius, Ann O. Squire, Josh Gregory, Jacob Batchelor, Cody Crane

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2019)
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