Earth and Space Science

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Volcano Alert! (revised, ed. 2)

This informative book has been newly revised in light of the massive eruption in Iceland in March 2010. The skies over a large part of the world were filled with volcanic ash, affecting… More →

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Watch this Space!

Watch this Space! presents an out-of-this world guide to the cosmos, filled with fascinating facts and key information. Dazzling images from NASA and simple diagrams help readers understand… More →

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Water: An Earth System

Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. Liquid water becomes a gas or a solid, and then becomes a liquid again. Pollution and climate change affect water habitats. Incredible changes to water… More →

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Water Power

How is water used to make energy? Why do we build dams for power? Water Power answers these questions and much more! More →

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Fall 2023 Cover: Weather

Weather

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how the Sun affects Earth's atmosphere, why the wind blows, and how clouds form? In this book, learn all about weather on Earth and… More →

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Wetlands Inside Out

Swamps, bogs, marshes, and estuaries - wetlands come in a variety of forms and are vital for many organisms around the world. Peel back the corners of a wetland and find out what lives there, More →

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What Are Crystals?

Crystals are made up of minerals that have melted, cooled, and hardened into distinct shapes with regular repeating patterns. This informative book takes a look at the underground process… More →

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What Are Fossils?

Fossils provide a valuable look into our ancient past. By… fossils and the rocks they are found in, scientists understand the effects that events such as mass extinctions, meteroite i More →

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What Are Igneous Rocks?

Igneous rock has a dramatic beginning - it requires red-hot volcanic activity. This fact-filled book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot,… More →

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What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

Heat, pressure and stress can also change some igneous or sedimentary rocks into other kinds of rocks. This fact-filled book describes the process that turns limestone into marble, shale into More →

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What Are Minerals?

Minerals are chemicals that are the building blocks of rocks. Metals, crystals, and gemstones are all minerals found in rocks. This interesting book describes how to identify minerals, where… More →

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What Are Planets?

True planets, dwarf planets, and exoplanets--what's the difference? Learn the three rules scientists use to decide what makes something a planet. Discover how the search continues outside our More →

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