Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world

Considered the ';lungs of the world,' the Amazon provides a full fifth of the world's oxygen, and every year unsustainable human practices destroy 2.

In this acclaimed addition to the beloved Scientists in the Field series, author Amy Cherrix follows scientists investigating black bearsand other animals around the globewho are rapidly becoming our neighbors in urban and suburban areas, with full-color photography.

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Dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago, but their fossils can still be found hidden beneath the earth - if you know how to look for them.

Kate stared at the rickety wooden bridge.

Abbie was afraid.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year to remind people about the dangers of pollution.

Describes Ben Franklin's interest in and experiments with electricity, what he learned about electricity, and his famous experiment with lightning.

Following the format of the successful Learning is Fun series, the Learning About series moves slightly upward in age range, from preschool and kindergarten concepts to curriculum topics covered in kindergarten through grade 1.

Where does rain come from?

Why does a volcano erupt?

What is matter and where can it be found?

Why do some things heat up quickly while others don't?

Where does electricity come from?

Did you know that both electricity and light move in waves, like water does?

Young children usually think of their home as the structure in which they live.

This book is a very basic introduction to maps and their uses.

This book is a very basic introduction to globes and what they are used for.

Once embraced only by environmentalists and "e;health nuts,"e; the organic agriculture movement is flourishing in the United States.

At one time or another, just about everyone has talked about the end of the world.

Earth has a water problem.

Earth has a pollution problem.

Earth has a litter problem.

We use electricity and other types of energy every day.

On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth.

We all throw away too much stuff!

Brr!

The oil spill was the largest in U.

What causes thunderstorms and lightning?

How does a cloud form?

How do scientists predict the weather?

Why does the wind blow?

This book examines the history of human energy use as well as the latest energy developments in the United States.

What is that garbage doing next to the garden?

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

One morning in March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton Daub awoke to find the world buried in snow.

Eight-year-old Andrew is starting his first day of work in a coal mine.

Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes.

Something isn't right in New Madrid, Missouri.

It's the summer of 1900, and 10-year-old Robert Pettibone is bored.

Ten-year-old Orry Jenkins is sick and tired of the dust.

Seventeen-year-old Moses was ready for an adventure.

Where do most hurricanes start?

An engaging look at the ways that plants interact with people and animals.

An engaging look at the ways that animals interact with people and plants.

An engaging look at the ways that people interact with plants and animals.

It is rocket science!

Discover the dynamic secrets of the explosive science of chemistry.

Elements with style!

The perfect gift for any curious, space-loving kid!