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Author
Publisher
Words & Pictures, part of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 33 cm
Language
English
Description
This book, constructed on one continuous folded page, explores the layers of the Earth from human-made structures like sewers, subways and archeological finds, down through various formations of rock, to the Earth's core and back up again.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
How much of Earth's surface is covered by water? How do the northern lights get their colors? Planet Earth has been home to mankind for hundreds of thousands of years and while scientists have learned a lot about it, they're still unraveling many of its mysteries. B is for Blue Planet: An Earth Science Alphabet explains what we do know about our planet and what more we have to learn. Examine Earth's diverse ecosystems (deserts), discover geological...
8) Geology
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomson Learning
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill ; 28 cm.
Language
English
10) Igneous rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : colour illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to igneous rocks, describing how they are formed, different types that exist, and how they are used by humans.
11) Crystals
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title covers what crystals are and how and where they form in nature. It also briefly explains what minerals, atoms, and elements are and how they play a part in making all sorts of beautiful crystals from amethysts to rare gems."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Oil, also known as petroleum, is one of the most significant sources of energy in an energy-hungry world. Every day, more than 80 million barrels of oil are used in people's homes, businesses, and vehicles. This thorough book covers the important processes of this fossil fuel, from its origins and formation to its extraction and refining, aided by perfectly selected photographs. Readers will weigh in on the controversies surrounding oil's use as well...
14) To the moon!
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Natural gas may heat our homes and help us cook, but rarely do people consider where it comes from-or even what it's made of. Incredibly, this gaseous mix of mostly methane and ethane didn't become a major source of the world's energy until the 1960s. It was thought to be an inconsequential by-product of oil production. There's much to learn about natural gas in this beneficial book, which focuses on how the gas is formed as well as examines how it's...
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