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Black Holes
Katie Parker
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)"Provides comprehensive information on the history of black holes, as well as the many types that exist"--Provided by publisher.
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What Is a Herbivore?
Bobbie Kalman
Audio CD (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)Herbivores eat plants, but they don't eat the same kinds of plants or plant parts. This book looks at animals that eat grass, leaves, flowers, cacti, fruit, pollen and nectar, and wood.
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Plate Tectonics
Charlotte Luongo
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)"Provides comprehensive information on the theory of plate tectonics and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher.
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The Philosophy Book
DK
Hardcover (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Jan. 31, 2011)To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - 'The Philosophy Book' changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy to follow images, succinct quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject.
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The Economics Book
DK
Hardcover (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Aug. 22, 2012)Bring economics to life with this essential guide to more than 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments.
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What Is Climate?
Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 1, 2012)Introduces the concept of climate, including the four seasons; describes how it differs all around the world, from tropical to arctic; and explains drastic climate change and how it is affecting the Earth.
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What Does the Moon Taste Like?: Questions and Answers About Science
Thomas Canavan
Paperback (Arcturus, May 15, 2020)Why are black holes black? Why can't you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside! Young readers will be blown away by this book of crazy science facts. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons, What Does the Moon Taste Like? will introduce children to the basics of biology, chemistry and physics, in a fun and accessible way. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged 7+, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, funny, and gross!
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Why Do Animals Become Extinct?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2012)The extinction of the dinosaurs may have been the result of an asteroid hitting Earth or an Ice Age freezing them to death. Today, animals such as elephants, zebras, tigers and leopards, some wolves, and many kinds of primates may still face extinction due to climate change, habitat loss, hunting, poaching, and pollution. This fascinating book introduces and explains the designations of endangermentfrom extinct in the wild to vulnerable.
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Big Challenges That Animals Face
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 16, 2016)Wild animals are facing huge challenges in the natural world today. Many are endangeredsome critically. This eye-opening book shows how animals are being threatened by habitat loss, climate change, non-native species taking over their habitats, pollution, over-fishing, poaching, collisions with cars and boats, and human diseases. Many recovery efforts are in progress to bring back the populations of some nearly extinct animals and to reintroduce some captive ones to their natural habitats. Readers will learn how scientists are working to save blue iguanas in the Cayman Islands, black-footed ferrets in the Canadian prairies, penguins and albatross in Patagonia, and great apes in Africa. This engaging book also encourages students to compare their life challenges to those of animals in the wild.
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Why Do Animals Become Extinct?
Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2012)Explores what led to the extinction of dinosaurs, discusses the animals in danger, and examines climate changes from long ago and today.
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What Senses Do Animals Have?
Bobbie Kalman
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 20, 2009)Explains how animals use different senses to communicate, find mates, locate food, mark territory, and migrate.
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How Do Animals Communicate?
Bobbie Kalman
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2009)Animals cannot use words to talk to one another, but they have many ways of communicating! Birds sing & dance, monkeys & some other mammals have warning cries, & cats & other animals use scent to mark their territories. In this book, young readers will learn all of the fascinating ways that animals 'talk' to each other!
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