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Summary: "This hard-hitting look at climate change tackles the past, present, and future of global warming, examining the effects it's having across the world, the politics behind denial, and the ways in which we can all work to lessen the harsh effects of our warming world. Perfect for young environmentalists looking to learn about the ways in which we can take action against global warming"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.7 HEOMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Summary: "A spare, poetic picture book exploring the different phases of the water cycle in surprising and engaging ways"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.4 PAULourie, Peter.
Summary: Documents the annual efforts of a pair of biologists from the U.S. Geological Survey team to locate and tranquilize polar bears in the Alaskan wilderness to collect important information about species conservation and global warming.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 LOUPfeffer, Wendy
Summary: Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2003
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 PFEPoliquin, Rachel
Summary: "Emergent readers will dive right into this search-and-find book about eels. Simple text and colorful underwater photos teach new vocabulary and facts on anatomy, markings, and ocean habitat"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 POLGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.1 GARLondon, Martha
Summary: Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J979.132 LONThomas, Keltie
Summary: The Earth's oceans are on the rise. Since 1900, global sea levels have risen steadily each year to a global average of about 8 inches (20cm) today, and they're still rising. By 2100, the sea could climb as much as 14 feet (4.3m) to 32 feet (9.75m). Rising Seas: Flooding, Climate Change and Our New World gives youth an eye-popping view of what the Earth might look like under the rising and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.45 THOLondon, Martha
Summary: "At the border of Nepal and Tibet, climbers try to reach the highest point above sea level. Mount Everest looks at when and how this mountain formed and what the future looks like for the popular climbing peak."--Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.202 LONHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 HUDHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Explore the rain forest's layers from the airy branches of the emergent layer to the dense underbrush of the forest floor. Learn about the animals that dwell there, the different plant life that thrives, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J557.34 HUDLondon, Martha
Summary: Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.1 LONMihaly, Christy
Summary: "Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources - and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes the Earth. Tales by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 553.7 MIHHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Explore caves' layers from the dim entrance zone to the damp dark zone. Learn how life survives in caves' inhospitable conditions and how caves' spectacular structures form. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.447 HUDRubin, Sean
Summary: "Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a new discovery, and they have to start all over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances!"-- Publisher's website
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.914 RUBRappaport, Doreen
Summary: "A biography of astronaut and former director of the Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCHSpelman, Lucy H.
Summary: Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: Provides engaging information about dinosaurs, including fossils, T. rex, and Stegosaurus, through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 HIDFabiny, Sarah
Summary: "Without risking life or limb, readers can explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon in this Where Is ...? title. Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the 'population' of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life--animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEMcDonald, Jill (Jill McDonald-Gomez)
Summary: "A kids' guide to dinosaurs and the Mesozoic era"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 MCDWoelfle, Gretchen.
Summary: "Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical usesfor wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities--from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.453 WOEFinan, Catherine C.
Summary: "We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25% of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean-7 miles below the water's surface-and travel along underwater mountain ranges that are almost long enough to stretch around the world twice. What we have found has been...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 FINCarson, Mary Kay
Summary: "Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Whatever the weather question a child has--from sunshine to storms or snow--the fascinating answers are right here!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2014