Grade 6

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Life Science

Endangered Rhinoceros

For hundreds of years, humans have slaughtered rhinos for their horns. Now all five species are endangered - with some on the brink of extinction. This book looks at: • the role of "mega… More →

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Animals · Life Science

Endangered Sea Turtles

To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. This long journey is fraught with danger. In many cases, the beaches are now full of hotels, people, and… More →

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Life Science

Endangered Tigers

Tigers are beautiful cats that may disappear from the Earth forever. Once there were eight species, but three are now extinct. The remaining tiger species are also facing extinction. In this… More →

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Life Science

Endangered Wolves

Overhunting of the wolf in Europe and North America almost led to the extinction of the species in the twentieth century. Today, the beauty and mystique of wolves has created a new wave of… More →

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Animals · Life Science

Endangered Zebras

The beautiful striped skin of the zebra has long been prized by hunters. Sadly, only one species of zebra is currently not endangered. This colorful and informative book covers topics such as More →

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Energy Eco Facts

Our modern world runs on energy to power our homes and industries. We all know the problems with burning fossil fuels to create energy - it pollutes the planet and we are running out of… More →

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Careers · STEM

Energy Entrepreneurs

From lighting our homes to helping us travel, we depend on energy every day. This enlightening title introduces readers to the innovative entrepreneurs who are powering forward with new ways… More →

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Energy from Earth's Core: Geothermal Energy

Beneath Earth's surface is a boundless source of energy - geothermal energy. Heated by our planet's red-hot core, hot water and hot rock below the ground on which we walk already provides… More →

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Energy from Living Things: Biomass Energy

From trees and plants to bugs and birds, every living thing on Earth is a form of energy. And all living organisms create energy, too, in the form of their waste. The energy of living things… More →

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Energy from Nuclear Fission: Splitting the Atom

Earth has a limited supply of fossil fuels, and in the near future this supply will come to an end. However, more people live on the planet than ever in its history - and they all need… More →

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Energy from the Sun: Solar Power

The endless and enormous power of the sun provides life to all organisms on Earth, from the smallest plant to the largest animal. This awesome power is being used today to provide a rich and… More →

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