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Books in Learning About the Earth: Blastoff Readers, Level 3 series

  • Volcanoes

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Volcanoes are many different shapes and sizes. They can be dormant or active. Students will learn about the different kinds of volcanoes and discover what makes a volcano erupt.
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  • Caves

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    There are many different kinds of caves found all around the world. Many are millions of years old! Students will explore the many different kinds of caves, their unique features, and the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.
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  • Coral Reefs

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Coral reefs are found in tropical waters and host a variety of ocean life. Young readers will learn about how they form over time, the different ways they form, and the creatures that call coral reefs home.
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  • Glaciers

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Glaciers are huge, moving sheets of ice and snow. The fastest glaciers still only move about 100 feet a day. This book explains how glaciers form, how they move, and how a moving glacier shapes the land.
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  • Deserts

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Deserts are vast areas of the Earth with very little moisture. There can be both hot deserts and cold deserts. Students will learn the difference between hot and cold deserts and how desert plants and animals survive the harsh conditions.
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  • Rain Forests

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Rain forests are some of the most beautiful and resource-rich environments on Earth. Readers will discover the layers of the rain forest, the animals and plants of the rain forest, and how people interact with the rain forest.
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  • Forests

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    There are many different kinds of forests that have many different kinds of trees. Discover what trees are found in each kind of forest and how dead trees help young trees grow.
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  • Mountains

    Emily K. Green

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Take a climb high into the mountains! This basic introduction to mountains explains the different kinds of mountains, how mountains form, and how people use mountains for recreational activities.
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  • Prairies

    Hollie Endres

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The United States was once abundant with prairies. Some have been converted to farmland, but other prairies still thrive. Students will learn how a prairie changes through the seasons, what animals live on prairies, and how people are working to restore prairie land.
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  • Glaciers

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Whether you're planning to explore the creepy, dark, bat-ridden world of caves or the rocky, watery, fish-inhabited world of tide pools, prepare for your adventures by reading th's books first! this title delves into a different ecosystem or landform and takes an in-depth look at the different plant and animal life that lives there. You'll read about how these areas were formed, what makes each unique, and what we can do to preserve them for future generations to explore and enjoy.
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  • Tundra

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Whether you're planning to explore the creepy, dark, bat-ridden world of caves or the rocky, watery, fish-inhabited world of tide pools, prepare for your adventures by reading th's books first! this title delves into a different ecosystem or landform and takes an in-depth look at the different plant and animal life that lives there. You'll read about how these areas were formed, what makes each unique, and what we can do to preserve them for future generations to explore and enjoy.
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  • Coral Reefs

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Coral reefs are found in tropical waters and host a variety of ocean life. Young readers will learn about how they form over time, the different ways they form, and the creatures that call coral reefs home.
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