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Books in Planet Earth Books series

  • Planet Earth Jumbo Coloring Poster Pad

    Modern Publishing

    Paperback (Modern Pub, March 15, 2008)
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  • Planet Earth: Rivers and Lakes

    Rani Iyer

    Hardcover (The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Rivers and lakes are storehouses of fresh water. They are also important habitats for fishes, birds, and mammals. It is no wonder that rivers have been our lifelines since ancient times, playing an important role in the growth of civilizations. Take a cruise on the world s greatest rivers and learn about the deepest and largest lakes. Discover the origins of rivers, their stages, the life they support, and the benefits they provide us. Also learn how these precious water bodies are threatened by human activities. Books in this series: Planet Earth: Deserts Planet Earth: Forests Planet Earth: Mountains Planet Earth: Oceans Planet Earth: Poles Planet Earth: Rivers and Lakes
  • Fossil Fuels

    Marcia Zappa

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Introduces the three main types of fossil fuel--coal, oil, and natural gas--and how they are processed and transported, and describes how they make electricity, how they are being used up, conservation efforts, and related topics.
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  • Earth's Ecosystems

    Jim Pipe

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Describes the different ecosystems that are found on Earth and discusses how they fit together in the natural cycles of water and climate.
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  • Polar Regions

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Jan. 8, 2008)
    On earth, the furthest points north and south are the poles, but how much do you really know about them?Explore one of the most fascinating habitats on Earth!From penguins and their young to hares that change the color of their coat, the polar regions are home to many fascinating creatures. Meet ferocious polar bears and marvel at natural phenomena, such as the Northern Lights glistening across the sky.Series DescriptionDiscover the most unique habitats in the world with this guides to our planet. Packed with fascinating facts about everything from Emperor penguins to cacti and camels, this series is a must for every young explorer.From deserts and polar lands to rainforests and oceans, this fabulous book takes an in-depth look at different ecosystems around the world. Learn how each ecosystem is formed, the wildlife that lives there and how climate change and human interaction are affecting the planet.The Planet Earth Series includes:Deserts: 978-1-59566-570-6Oceans: 978-1-59566-573-7Polar Regions: 978-1-59566-572-0Rainforests: 978-1-59566-571-3
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  • Planet Earth: Poles

    Rani Iyer

    Hardcover (The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, Jan. 1, 2011)
    The poles are not just vast expanses of snow and ice. They support a unique plant and animal life, like the penguins, polar bear, caribou, and many rare birds like the Arctic tern. The poles are rich in minerals, including oil and gas. Besides being storehouses of fossils, they are natural laboratories, where scientists conduct research on climate. Explore the two poles and discover the surprises hidden in their icy landscape. Also learn about how these fragile regions are threatened by pollution and climate change. Books in this series: Planet Earth: Deserts Planet Earth: Forests Planet Earth: Mountains Planet Earth: Oceans Planet Earth: Poles Planet Earth: Rivers and Lakes
  • Rain Forests

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, Jan. 8, 2008)
    The world's rainforests contain more than half of all animals and plants, but how much do you really know about them?Explore one of the most fascinating habitats on Earth!From whooping howler in the canopy to giant spiders on the dark forest floor, rainforests are home to many fascinating creatures. Meet some bizarre animals and marvel at extraordinary plants, such as foul-smelling flowers!Series DescriptionDiscover the most unique habitats in the world with this guides to our planet. Packed with fascinating facts about everything from Emperor penguins to cacti and camels, this series is a must for every young explorer.From deserts and polar lands to rainforests and oceans, this fabulous book takes an in-depth look at different ecosystems around the world. Learn how each ecosystem is formed, the wildlife that lives there and how climate change and human interaction are affecting the planet.The Planet Earth Series includes:Deserts: 978-1-59566-570-6Oceans: 978-1-59566-573-7Polar Regions: 978-1-59566-572-0Rainforests: 978-1-59566-571-3
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  • Earth's Natural Resources

    Amy Bauman, Suzy Gazlay

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Explains what natural resources are, discusses the difference between renewable and nonrenewable sources, and explores ways for the average consumer to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help conserve energy.
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  • Planet Earth: Natural Resources

    Amy Bauman

    Paperback (ticktock Media Ltd, Jan. 31, 2008)
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  • Flood

    Champ Clark, the editors of Time-Life Books, of Time-Life Books

    Paperback (Time Life UK, )
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  • BBC Planet Earth Coloring & Activity plus Box of 36 Crayons

    BBC Earth, Vision Street Publishing LLC

    Paperback (Kappa Publishing, March 15, 2014)
    This coloring and activity book contains wonderful wildlife illustrations from the BBC Planet Earth DVD series that kids can have fun coloring. In addition, there are puzzles such as word finds, mazes, fill in the letters, matching exercises among other fun activities. Over 100 pages in all. Also included is a box of 36 Playskool non-toxic crayons (includes a diversity of key colors).
  • Gulangyu The Earth Story

    Shirley Choi, Kristen Bobst

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 12, 2019)
    Join our heroine, Xiao Rui, and her friends Na Na the parrot and Henry the baby dragon on a magical adventure to learn about conservation and save the planet. The book tells the story of how children can make a difference in the quest to save the planet through reducing, reusing, and recycling. This is the seventh educational book from the award-winning company Happy Diamond Music Studio. Gulangyu aims to teach children ages 4+ about conservation while providing them the tools to make a difference in the real world. When Xiao Rui discovers that her home, Gulangyu (an island off the coast of southeastern China and a UNESCO Heritage Site) is in danger from a gigantic wave that has been caused by global climate change, she is tasked by Riyanshi, the Earth Fairy to undertake an epic journey to stop the wave and learn how she and other children can stop global warming from destroying the planet.In this story, Xiao Rui and her companions travel to the Amazon rainforest, icebergs in Greenland, solar farms floating in the lake that used to be a coal mine, and landfills where scientists perform research where they see the effects of climate change up-close and personal.Gulangyu is a great opportunity for parents and teachers to start a conversation with even their youngest learners about their own carbon footprint and how they can impact stopping climate change.Conservation has never been as important as it is now, Help kids understand how they can start saving the planet.