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Books in The Big Picture: Climate series

  • A Tale of One Well in Malawi

    Sarah Levete

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that some people in the world do not have enough water? How can building a well help?
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  • Ice Age Animals

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of several of the animals who lived during the Ice Age and later became extinct, including the woolly mammoth, saber-toothed tiger, andrewsarchus, and the ground sloth.
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  • Polar Bears and Their Homes

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that polar bearsÂ’ bodies are perfect for living in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic? How does the warming Arctic affect polar bears?
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  • A Tale of One Well in Malawi

    Sarah Levete

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Describes the harsh, drought-like conditions in Malawi, where little rainfall and poor quality drinking water threaten the health of its people, and explains the process of digging a well in the area and the importance of clean water.
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  • Rain and Life in a Nigerian Village

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that people, plants, and animals need rain to live? How do people live in places with little rain?
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  • Native Americans: A Visual Exploration

    Shaker Paleja, Kevin Loring

    Hardcover (Annick Press, Feb. 1, 2013)
    A dynamic visual snapshot of North America’s first peoples. Packed with exciting infographics that capture the history and culture of Native Americans in the U.S. and Canada, this compact and innovative approach decodes information simply and clearly. Using highly colorful, vibrant layouts including maps, pictographs, charts, and timelines, the book builds understanding with answers to questions such as: • How did the first humans come to America? • How did the arrival of European settlers affect Native American populations? • What are some issues Native Americans face today? Designed to quickly engage readers, The Big Picture: Native Americans is an appealing, accessible entry point into a vast and multifaceted topic.
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  • Ice Age Animals

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that in the Ice Age the world was covered in snow and ice? What animals lived during the Ice Age?
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  • Polar Bears and Their Homes

    Angela Royston

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that polar bearsÂ’ bodies are perfect for living in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic? How does the warming Arctic affect polar bears?
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  • How Bees Make Honey

    Louise Spilsbury

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Introduces bees, describing the different types of bees that live in a hive, how they make honey, and how the honey is collected by beekeepers.
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  • How Bees Make Honey

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that bees make honey that they can eat, and we can eat it too? How do bees make honey?
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  • Food Around the World

    Sarah Levete

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that most of our food comes from places far away? How does food reach your plate?
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  • Food Around the World

    Sarah Levete

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that most of our food comes from places far away? How does food reach your plate?
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