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Books in Cycles in Nature series

  • The Phases of the Moon

    George Pendergast

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Describes how the sun shines light on the moon which reflects toward Earth and how this phenomenon results in the eight phases of the moon over a 29.5 day period.
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  • The Rock Cycle at Work

    George Pendergast

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2015)
    Heat and energy impacts all life on our planet. Energy from the sun helps plants grow and makes it possible for us to live on Earth at all, but the heat from inside Earth impacts us as well. There are many different kinds of rocks that make up Earths crust, and scientists now know how Earths energy forms and changes these rocks. Readers will learn about the volcanoes and lava that make igneous rocks, and how heating and cooling caused by energy in Earths core creates metamorphic rocks. Theyll also learn how water and other elements break down rocks to create sedimentary rocks and various rock formations all over the world.
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  • A Year of Seasons

    George Pendergast

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Explains why there are seasons on Earth and how they change throughout the year.
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  • The Water Cycle: A 4D Book

    Catherine Ipcizade

    Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Lakes evaporate. Clouds form from condensation. Rain falls and fills rivers and lakes. Soak up facts about the water cycle and why we need to keep water clean. 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 Rock Cycle: A 4D Book

    Catherine Ipcizade

    Paperback (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 Nitrogen Cycle

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Introduces the nitrogen cycle and how it works, discussing what nitrogen is, why living things need it, nitrogen in the air, nitrogen compounds, and the effect that humans have on the cycle.
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  • 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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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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 Carbon Cycle

    Suzanne Slade

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 30, 2007)
    Introduces the carbon cycle and how it works, discussing what carbon is, why living things need it, its two paths, fossil fuels, and the effect that humans have on the cycle.
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