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Books in Exploring the Earth series

  • How the World Works: A Hands-On Guide to Our Amazing Planet

    Christian Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Feb. 23, 2010)
    You can make science fun for your adventurous kid with How the World Works. No droning text here - more like pop-ups, flaps to lift, tabs to pull, wheels to turn... your kid'll hardly know they're reading and learning.Make your family outdoor shenanigans even more fun with Ruckus Ready toys and outside games from Play Outdoors. Made for kids of all ages....
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  • How the Weather Works: A Hands-on Guide to Our Changing Climate

    Christiane Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Feb. 8, 2011)
    What is a tornado? Why does it snow? How is a hurricane created? Find out in this novelty-packed introduction to our planet’s weather.Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world’s weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the Earth’s climate.
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  • How Plants and Trees Work: A Hands-On Guide to the Natural World

    Christiane Dorion, Beverley Young

    Hardcover (Templar, Sept. 12, 2017)
    A hands-on guide to our incredible natural worldWhich plants are carnivorous? What’s the smelliest plant in the world? And what is the most bizarre-looking flower? This eye-opening book explores the amazing diversity of the natural world, examining how plants grow, reproduce, defend themselves, and survive against the odds in some of the harshest climates on Earth. Packed with pop-ups, booklets, and flaps and accompanied by detailed artwork, this hands-on, fact-packed guide explains key curriculum knowledge in an accessible and fun way that’s perfect for budding botanists.
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  • Erosion

    Becky Olien

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion.
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  • Erosion

    Becky Olien

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion.
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  • Soil

    Adele D. Richardson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    From the many layers buried inside the earth, to the rocks, soil, minerals, and fossils found just under the earth's surface, children will explore the wonders of earth's changing features.
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  • Coronado: Francisco Vazquez de Coronado Explores the Southwest

    Robin Doak

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
    A biography outlining the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, the Spaniard who led an expedition and exploration through the American Southwest.
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  • The Changing Earth

    Becky Olien

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the forces that change Earth's surface, including the movement of plates, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and the effects of those forces. Includes information on Mount Saint Helens.
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  • Minerals

    Adele D. Richardson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses minerals and their properties and different types, along with their relationship to humans.
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  • Soil

    Adele D. Richardson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the different types of soil, its properties, erosion, pollution, and how humans can protect soil.
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  • Rocks

    Adele D. Richardson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the different types of rocks, their properties, and how rocks form.
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  • Rocks

    Adele D. Richardson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Richardson, Adele D.
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