| Publication |
Great Britain, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., 2004.
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| Description |
96pGreen Spine
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| Series |
My First Britannica
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| Summary/Abstract |
A lower level encyclopedia from the Britannica Publishing House. Includes 12 volumes on subjects that are well researchd. Beautifully illustrated and cross referenced, this makes an excellent introduction to research and inquiry. Learn more about weather, landscapes, and the Earth's natural wonders.
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| Contents |
Geography - Learning about the Earth
Land and Landforms
Continents - The Largest Pieces of Land
Antarctica - A Continent of Extremes
Islands - Dry Spots in a Watery World
Volcanoes - Mountains of Smoke and Fire
Mountains - Building Earth's Giant Landscapes
Sand - The Nitty-Gritty
Deserts - Lands of Little Water
Peninsulas - Fingers of Land
Rainforests - Endangered Ecosystems
Marshes - Grassy Wetlands
Swamps - Waterlogged Forests
Water
Rivers - The Power of Flowing Water
Floods - Engulfed by Water
Oasis - Water in the Desert
Oceans - The World of Water
Atlantic Ocean - The Youngest Ocean
Pacific Ocean - Largest Ocean in the World
Indian Ocean - Ocean Between Many Continents
Mediterranean Sea - The Sea in teh Middle Of Land
Tides - The Ocean's Rise and Fall
Waves - Measurement of the Seas
Tsunamis - Waves of Destruction
Icebergs - The Biggest Ice-Cubes
Glaciers - Rivers of Ice
Climate and Environment
Clouds - Floating Water
Thunder and Lightening - Nature's Fireworks
Cyclones and Tornadoes - Nature's Fury
Rainbows - Arcs of Colour
Dew - Diamond Drops of Water
Leaves - The Science of Their Changing Colours
Echoes - Sounds That See in the Dark
Acid Rain - Killer Downpour
Pollution - Harming Our Environment
Geology and Prehistory
Geology - Studying The Earth
Rocks and Minerals - The Earth's Building Blocks
Caves - When Water is Stronger Than Stone
Diamonds - The Hardest-Working Gemstones in the World
Chalk - The Remains of Tiny Shells
Fossils - Ancient Life in Stone
Mammoths and Mastodons - Ancient Elephants
Dinosaurs - Giants of the Past
Dinosaurs - A Mystery Disappearance
Tyrannosaur - The Tyrant King
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| Standard Number |
1593390491 Hb.
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