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014718
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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48pRed and Purple Spine
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Sci-hi: Earth and space science
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'Earth and the Solar System' explores the Sun and all the things that go around it. You will learn about each of the eight planets in the Solar System, as well as asteroids, comets, and moons. You will also find out how the Solar System is just one tiny part of the universe.
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The solar system
Planet Earth
Satellites
Earth's moon
The sun
Eclipse
Mercury, Venus, and Mars
Life on Mars?
Gas giants
Asteroids and comets
Discovery Timeline
Summary quiz
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9781410933645 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014458 | 523.2/BAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015029
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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48pOrange and Green Spine
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Sci-hi: Earth and space science
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This title shows how the surface of the Earth is constantly moving beneath your feet. You will read about what causes the movements in Earth's crust and discover how the moving crust sets off powerful earthquakes and volcanoes. Also included is information on how mountain ranges were slowly pushed up over millions of years!
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The active Earth
Planet Earth
The drifting continents
Moving plates : forming and destroying
Earthquakes
Earth erupts
Eye on the world
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9781410933591 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014790 | 551.136/SNE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015028
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2008.
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48pPink and Purple Spine
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Sci-hi: Earth and space science
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This title explores the fuels that we use everyday. Includes information on how coal forms to the many products made from oil. Read to discover how coal, oil and natural gas help us in our lives. Details on how the use of fossil fuel harms our environment and climate in also included.
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What are fossil fuels?
Forming fossil fuels
Fossil fuel chemistry
Extracting fossil fuels
Transporting fossil fuels
How we use fossil fuels
Fossil fuels and the environment
The fossil fuel supply
Alternative fuels
Fossil fuels quiz
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9781410933607 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014789 | 333.82/MES | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015027
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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48pSky Blue Spine
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Sci-hi: Earth and space science
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Shows how minerals, soil, and rocks form. Learn where minerals can be found and how to identify them. Find out all about the different types of rock and what they can be used for and discover which types of soil are best for plants to grow in.
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9781410933577 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014788 | 552/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014897
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2009.
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48pGreen and Blue Spine
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Sci-hi: Earth and space science
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'Renewable Energy Sources' explores the energy sources that will power the future. You will learn about everything from wind energy to biofuels. You will discover why some energy sources are used in large power plants while others are great for your home or your vehicle.
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New sources of energy
Biomass and biofuels
Hydroelectricity
Wind power
Solar power
Geothermal energy
Energy in the ocean
Hydrogen fuel
Nuclear power
Into the future
Energy review
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9781410933614 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014616 | 333.794/SOL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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