Earth's changing crust : plate tectonics and extreme events

From the development of Earth over millions of years, to the dramatic events that cause natural disasters, this book takes you on a journey to the center of the Earth and back again. Find answers to these questions and more: How is Earth like and onion? Is the ground beneath our feet moving? What makes Earth shake?

Geology : investigating the science of the Earth

People throughout time have attempted to make sense of the earth, why there are earthquakes, how rocks are formed, and more. Earth, before people came to be and since, has a rich history. This book takes a look at some of the early scientific and cultural beliefs about the Earth and how discoveries have shaped our modern culture.

What magnets can do

The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science! Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.

Freezing and melting

Summarizes how water changes from a solid to a liquid and back again, and introduces related facts such as that water freezes at thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit and that ice floats.

I am fire

An early reader on the benefits of fire and fire safety explains how fire is used for such good purposes as cooking and lighting up birthday cake but cautions youngsters about the dangers of fire out of control. Original.

Fire

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1873123035

Collation

28 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

Series Title

Bear Facts

Call Number

536 BEN

Temperature

Introduces temperature, along with melting, freezing, and how to measure temperature. Includes an activity, and information on Anders Celsius.

Magnets

Provides an introduction to magnets, magnetism, and the compass. Includes an activity, plus information about Michael Faraday, who discovered how to use magnets to make electricity.

The periodic table

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780516278520

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

A true book

Call Number

546.8 TOC

A project guide to chemistry

When tiny atoms interact, their chemistry affects our world. From cars rusting to stomachs digesting, chemical reactions make things happen. See the invisible atomic world with these easy and fun projects on chemistry and chemical reactions that you can do yourself. Think like a chemist as you burn oxygen in air, move microscopic metals through solution, make your own plastic, and much more. Un…