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8) Mammals
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Explores the world of mammals, including their origin, evolution, types, habitats, life cycle, and relations with people.
12) Universe
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Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information about the universe, defining what it is and covering what is in it, the solar system, the Earth and moon, and how it is observed. Includes glossary.
15) Birds
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It's a bird! It's a...Wait, what is that bird? This simple book teaches children to identify common birds and introduces them to some of the world's most beautiful flying creatures. Designed with young children in mind, this book is a perfect way to introduce your baby or toddler to the natural world and the birds that rule the air. Featuring a brilliant photograph of familiar favorites like ducks, chickens and peacocks this book also includes gorgeous...
16) Ecology
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Updated for 2013, Ecology is one title in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series. Long ago when people still lived in caves-perhaps at the same time when they developed habits that were different from those of other animals- humans began to practice ecology. They became keen observers of nature through such basic and instinctive actions as tracking both large wild animals and small prey, discerning edible plants from poisonous ones, and...
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Updated for 2013, Energy and Movement, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science...
18) Environment
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Updated for 2013, the Environment is one title in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series. It does not take an expert in environmental science to realize that the world is changing. Is it getting warmer? It depends on where you live. Global warming does not necessarily mean that where you live it will be warmer. For most of the people on the planet, the changes to the climate are virtually imperceptible. That is not the case for many plants...
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Updated for 2013, Evolution and Genetics, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the...
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Updated for 2013, Fish and Amphibians, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science...
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