Let's explore science
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1) Energy
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Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Explains what energy is and how kinetic and potential energy differ, describes the forms energy can take, and discusses how energy is created and used.
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Food from the sun: how plants live and grow
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5) Geology
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
An introduction to geology of the Earth discusses plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and different types of rock.
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Rot and decay: a story of death, scavengers, and recycling
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10) Space
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Explores the composition of outer space and the objects and elements that appear therein, with a particular focus on planets and other bodies in our solar system.
12) Weather
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Describes how the water cycle contributes to weather and climate, explains the importance of the sun on climate, and discusses the changes brought on by seasons and storms.
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
2010.
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Looks at the effects of human activity on the environment and discusses steps that can be taken to reduce our negative impact, including recycling, chemical-free gardening, using renewable energy sources, and conserving water.
15) Build it green
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Publisher
Rourke Pub. LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
16) Cells
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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Presents an introduction to cells, discussing cellular structure and function; size, shape, and movement; the life cycle of a cell; and cell diseases.
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Examines the wetlands of the world, discussing their history, geography, geology, biodiversity, and ecological value, including information on the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
20) Animal invaders
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
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English
Description
"Learn about the destructive effect non-native animals have on native plants and animals when they invade an environment"--Publisher provided.
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Built to last
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Forces and motion at work
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Animal science
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Biodiversity
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Climate and weather
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The Earth and the role of water
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Environmental disasters
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Medical technology and engineering
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Plate tectonics and disasters
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Thanks, NASA!
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Cells: Constructing living things
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Edible sunlight
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Poop Is power!
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Really rotten truth about composting
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What's the matter?
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What's your potential?: the energy of motion
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