Discovery education: earth and space science
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Pub. Date
2014.
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The weather is as complex as it is uncontrollable. Come closer to floods, droughts, and deadly storms than ever before with detailed diagrams and engaging facts. For those who enjoy turning to the skies, this volume provides a thorough introduction into the world of the unpredictable--the weather.
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Pub. Date
2014.
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We often forget that the ground can move, and when it does, all we can do is hang on for dear life. Brimming with engaging facts and detailed illustrations, this book outlines an impressive array of earthquake related topics. Readers will learn about measuring earthquakes, earthquake-proofing in modern buildings, and the details of some of the worst earthquakes in history.
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2014.
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As large as Earth seems to us, it is just one small planet among many. Readers will voyage across the Solar System to learn about each planet's distinct features with succinct information and vivid diagrams. Finishing with a fun quiz, readers will come away with a lasting fascination for space and its many wonders.
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Earth's treasures: rocks and minerals
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Pub. Date
2014.
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With tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes, Mother Nature can be incredibly violent and destructive. Providing an insider's view of these and other types of storms, this book is certain to blow readers away with its far-reaching scope, unbelievable information, and dazzling illustrations and photographs.
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[2014]
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The Space Race of the mid-1900s took humankind where it had never gone before--the moon! This volume takes readers on their own moon mission as it outlines a contest of ultimate exploration, recounts the Apollo missions, and adds depth with stellar detail and stunning visual aids.
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2014.
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Even though the ground may seem solid and still, the earth is actually never at rest. Its surface is constantly shifting, and beneath that churns a layer of molten magma. This book erupts with sizzling information about volcanoes, their study, and some of the deadliest eruptions in history.
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