Eyewitness climate change

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780756641948

Collation

72 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

Series Title

Eyewitness book

Call Number

551.6 WOO

Weather

Early in the 17th century, Francis Bacon decided that the best way to learn about the world was to discover things for oneself. Since then, science has been a marriage of observation and experimentation. The experiments contained in each chapter allow young scientists to investigate basic principles using common household materials and easy-to-follow instructions. The titles are filled with doz…

How do islands form?

There are hundreds of islands on Earth, from the isle of Manhattan to the island chain of the Philippines. Some of these island are close to shore, while others are thousands of miles from other land. However, these islands did not appear overnight. It often took thousands or millions of years for them to form. How Do Islands Form? uncovers the science of island formation, showing the science o…

Mountains : geology, natural history, & ecosystems

This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.

Water and ice

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781595154064

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 18 cm

Series Title

Read and do science

Call Number

553.7 LIL

Resources and conservation

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780778702214

Collation

31 pages : illustration ; 26 cm

Series Title

Secrets of rainforest

Call Number

577.3 CHI

A teacher's guide to A Walk in the Rainforest

Based on Pratt-Serafini’s picture book favorite for rain forest study, A Walk in the Rainforest, this guide includes lessons about habitat, interdependency of species, the rain forest water cycle, native peoples, oxygen generation, and much more.

How do we elect our leaders?

Describes how the president of the United States, Senators and members of the House of Representatives, and state and local officials are elected, and explains the importance of voting.

State government

What does a comptroller do? What is the difference between a capital and a capitol? How does the government in your state affect your daily life? You can find the answers to these questions and more in 'State Government.' As you go on this guided tour through state government, you'll learn about the requirements for running for public office and how candidates are elected. You will find out how…

How is a government elected?

Suitable for children of ages 5 to 10 years, this book explains what elections are and the vital role they play in American society.