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"Volcanoes, earthquakes, deserts, and hurricanes are just some of the incredible natural wonders you will find inside this exciting book. Find out where and when these natural phenomena occur, which are the most dangerous, and what life is like nearby. Detailed facts, statistics, and environmental issues will help you learn all about ehse extreme places and phenomena"--Page 4 of cover.
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"As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the amazing stuff that came about along the way: exploding supergiant stars, gassy planet burps, massive millipedes, ferocious dinosaurs and even a meteoric extinction. Are your ready? Let's get cooking!"--The publisher's description.
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"Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home -- Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you'll barely be able to...
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"Come closer and look at these rocks: they're not normal stones at all! They're thousands and thousands of mollusks, fossilized together in the sediment. But how did a million oysters ever land on top of a mountain? Written by a geologist, this inquisitive journey guides readers through the movements of seas, strata, and tectonic plates. The landscapes of the present can be clues to events in the past. Lush, atmospheric illustrations offer fascinating...
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"This unique encyclopedia provides the complete picture of planet Earth as you've never seen it before, showcased in stunning photography and state-of-the-art maps. You'll discover exactly what is happening across the continents in six diverse chapters covering the Earth, the living world, people and planet, engineering and technology, history, and culture. On this endless adventure you'll climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, and...
11) Volcanos!
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"A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanos, including the different types of volcanos, the work of volcanologists, and more"--
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When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. This book teaches readers about some of the natural disasters throughout history, what caused them, their impact on civilizations, and how people...
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StarTalk is both a podcast and a National Geographic television program, in which host Neil deGrasse Tyson and his celebrity guests tackle provocative subjects in science. This companion volume features interesting photos, smart scientific facts, and witty commentary.
Tyson looks at the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. He attempts to answer all of your most pressing questions, from how the brain works to...
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Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.
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Wild wonders volume 1
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Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena -- from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid and stationary but deep beneath its surface it is constantly changing,...
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Discover the amazing world that lies just beneath the surface! Hundreds of fascinating facts are waiting to be unearthed in this latest book from Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinkski, the creative duo behind the best-selling Maps. Dive below the surface and find out what happens under earth and under sea--from early submarines and deep-sea life to burrowing animals and man-made tunnels. You will never look at the world in the same way again!...
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