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Earth and Space Science

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Heat Wave and Drought Readiness

We cannot prevent heat waves or droughts, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about extreme heat events, whether we can… More →

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How Do Wind and Water Change Earth?

This fascinating book explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion - the breaking down of rocks and minerals which are then carried from one place to another by water, More →

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How Is Soil Made?

How Is Soil Made introduces the organic and inorganic components of soil; discusses plants need for nutrients, nutrient cycles, and decomposition; illustrates the weathering, erosion,… More →

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How to be a Rock Collector

Rock collecting is a hobby that is easy to start. Even a small collection can display a lot of the geological processes that went into the making of our planet. This engaging book describes… More →

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How We Get Food

Everyone in the world needs food to live. Much of our food is grown and raised on farms. Modern farms use technology to improve the health of our food and how much is produced. But farming… More →

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How We Use Fossil Fuels

This book looks at how Earth's fossil fuels were formed, where in the world they are found, and how they are extracted and used. It also considers the harmful impact of burning fossil fuels,… More →

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How We Use Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for… More →

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How We Use Water

Water is essential to life. Some parts of the world have too little water, while floods happen in other places. Fresh water for drinking is being threatened by pollution and disease. Find out More →

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How We Use Wood

Wood grows all around the world, and we use it every day. People have been using wood throughout history to make tools and shelter, as a fuel, and to make paper. Find out about different… More →

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Human Fossils

Since the discovery of Lucy, one of the most famous human skeletons ever discovered, paleontologists and people alike have been fascinated with human fossils. In this book, students will… More →

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Human Impacts on Earth Systems

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how people's behavior changes Earth's systems, including its air, land, and water? In this book, learn all about human impacts to… More →

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Human-made Disasters

Human negligence, engineering miscalculation, mechanical failure - human activity has been responsible for some of the gravest harm to people and the world. Thirteen famous disasters are… More →

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