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1) Life story
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English
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Studies the face of the earth, how it has changed, been inhabited, built on, plowed, and used, from the earliest times to the present.
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"In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can't see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature's secret stories. This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey around our wonderful world, through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and the earth...
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Explore and learn volume 3
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English
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"Introduction to the natural world, using simple text, stories, illustrations, and photos. Features include activities and projects, definitions, review questions, fun facts, school curriculum correlations, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
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This intriguing book looks at the remarkable abilities of plants and animals, which need to be studied to make our environment more sustainable. People have already used birds as models for constructing airplanes, but there are so many other models that have not been replicated. This book will make young scientists aware of the super powers of nature and may inspire some to find ways to change the future of Earth!
13) En el campo
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Español
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Spanish text and photographs identify various things in the country, including birds, wildflowers, insects, trees, and more.
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This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults, too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover...
15) Evolutions
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From the first cells to the appearance of humans on Earth, here is the great history of evolution in a single illustrated book. The most-recent scientific information is made available to young readers through simple prose, with many anecdotes and concrete examples given by this team of three authors: a journalist, a specialist researcher, and a designer illustrator. From chapter to chapter, the reader understands that each part of his body comes...
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"This nonfiction book for elementary-school-age children details the steps that brought a meteor from outer space, across the eastern US, to the roof of a car in Peekskill, New York, and thereafter to be verified, tested, and exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History. Hartland breaks down complex actions and processes in kid-friendly terms and includes pages of fascinating meteor details"--Provided by publisher.
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"This comprehensive guide for parents and educators is designed to help youth of all ages develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world. This amazing compendium is packed with seasonal games, crafts, skills, stories and observations to make outdoor learning fun!"--Provided by publisher.
Basic skills for connecting to nature -- Key nature concepts for children to learn -- Fall: the cooling season -- Winter: the great exhale -- Spring: the greening...
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