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Survivor's science at the polar regions / Riley, Peter D. 2005  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2005.
Description 48pGreen Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract Describes the two polar regions, explains why people go to the polar regions, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency in a polar region.
Contents The polar regions Why the polar regions are so cold -Comparing the reflection of heat Weather conditions in the polar regions Clothes for the polar regions -Which type of material keeps in most heat? Summer and winter at the poles Light and dark at the poles Ice in the arctic -How fast do wet clothes cool down a body? From snow to iceberg Ice in the antarctic The tundra -How much does freezing affect rock? Polar plants -Does temperature affect germination? Travelling in the polar regions -Which material would be best for use on skis? Finding the way -Can you find north and south? Shelter Food -Testing foods for fat Water -Comparing how large and small animals lose heat Rescue -Sending messages by light.
Standard Number 1410902285 Hb.
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ID:   014693


Survivor's science in the desert / Riley, Peter D. 2005  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2005.
Description 48pRed Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract Discover the science that helps people, plants, and animals survive in the driest places on Earth.
Standard Number 1410902242 Hb.
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ID:   014760


Survivor's science in the forest / Riley, Peter D. 2005  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2005.
Description 48pGreen Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract The information and science activities in this book show what you would need to know in order to survive on an expedition through the woods. You will learn how to predict the weather and keep warm and dry, how to carry only what you need, how to find your direction, stay healthy, and get rescued, if necessary.
Contents Forest regions How are trees and bushes different from other plants? Weather in forest regions How conifers survive How broad-leaved trees survive Clothes for the forest Shelter Travelling through the woods Finding directions Foods from the forest Drinking water Fire Forest wildlife Animals to avoid Rescue
Standard Number 1410902250 Hb.
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Survivor's science in the ocean / Riley, Peter D. 2005  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2005.
Description 48pBlue Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract Describes the oceans of the world, explains why people go to sea, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on the sea.
Standard Number 14109902293 Hb.
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Survivor's science in the rain forest / Riley, Peter D. 2004  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
Description 48pOrange Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract This title examines the science skills you would need to survive in the rainforest. It begins with a map showing where rainforests are in the world. It then looks at this habitat's unique features and at how these features might help you to survive if you were on an expedition there.
Contents Rain forests of the world Why are rainforests hot and wet? Clothes for the rainforest Rainforest plants Traveling through the rainforest Finding a way Making a shelter Fire Water Food Dangers to health Rain forest animals Rescue
Standard Number 1410902277 Hb.
Key Words Ecology  Rain forests  Wilderness survival 
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Survivor's science on an island / Riley, Peter D. 2004  Book
Riley, Peter D. Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
Description 48pPurple Spine
Series Survivor's science
Summary/Abstract Describes the islands of the world, explains why people go to islands, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on an island.
Standard Number 14109092269 Hb.
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