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1) Geoscientist
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores what geoscientists do, details the education needed to become one, and discusses the future of the field.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. In The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters-each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon-Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that took us from the unearthing of exemplary specimens to tectonic shifts in how we view our planet and history. Prothero...
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
x, 388 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides explanations of key concepts in earth science, physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics, along with tables of chemical elements, earth measurements, meteorological symbols, and glacial periods.
4) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 fold-out wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Examines the natural forces that shape our planet, covering such topics as climate, the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever wanted to become a mineralogist? In Exploring Minerals: Mineralogists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how mineralogists study and identify minerals, and discover the special tools mineralogists use.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Makes abstract concepts about planet Earth's formation easier to understand by presenting the information in a how-to guide.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever wanted to become a petrologist? In Exploring the Rock Cycle: Petrologists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how petrologists study and examine rocks, and discover the special tools petrologists use. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why We Have Earthquakes offers answers to their most compelling questions about natural disasters and the earth's crust. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Author
Language
English
Description
-- Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is (a) riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Author
Series
Publisher
Templar Books
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the earth's natural cycles and the impact of human actions on the environment, and invites young readers to lift flaps, turn wheels, and pull tabs to learn more.
14) Tornadoes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the location, nature, development, measurement, and destructive effects of tornadoes, as well as how to stay out of danger from them.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why We Have Tornadoes offers answers to their most compelling questions natural disasters and weather. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Toby Ord's The Precipice in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: If all goes well, human history is just beginning. Our species could survive for billions of years-enough time to end disease, poverty, and injustice, and to flourish in ways unimaginable today. But this vast future is at risk. With the advent of nuclear weapons, humanity entered a new age, where we face existential...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom, from molten-hot rock and smoldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living, breathing planet. An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet, with striking images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the center of the Earth,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Read and find out about how mountains are made in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
A mountain might be thousands of feet high, but it can still grow taller or shorter each year. This classic picture book explores how mountains are made—including how Mount Everest grew from a flat plain under an ocean to become 29,028 feet tall.
How Mountains Are Made features simple activities and fascinating
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