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[2019]
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Explores 250 wide-ranging milestones in the history of the planet Earth, including the birth of the moon, the oldest signs of life on Earth, the first mines, the invention of agriculture, women in earth science, reaching the South Pole, planet genetics, earthlike exoplanets, and rising CO₂ levels. Some of the key scientists and inventors from around the world who have shaped our modern understanding of planet Earth, such as Leonardo da Vinci and...
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Newly published in a fourth edition, this definitive guide takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying,and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical, and color properties; and the way they are formed, structured, and mined. The book also fully covers the optical features of gems--light and color, luminescence, refraction, and inclusions--...
84) Earth
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Photographs and simple text describe the planet Earth, its place in the solar system, its size, moon, and habitation.
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Lord of the rings volume 3
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"The standard harcover edition of the concluding volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map and extensive appendices. As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg....
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Lord of the rings volume 1
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Frodo Baggins, bearer of the Ring of Power that would enable the evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth, takes on the task of carrying the Ring to Mount Doom to oversee its destruction.
89) Earth dance
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Readers are asked to picture themselves as the earth, turning in space, facing the light, feeling the green things growing and the oceans shifting.
90) Planet Earth
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2007
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Describes Earth as a planet, covering its geologic features, continents, and such natural processes as erosion and the water cycle.
91) Earth
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c2002
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Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the uses, source, and importance of the earth's natural resources.
93) Earth
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Pub. Date
2002
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This book gives a description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, including information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
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Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!
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Aliens (Claire Freedman) volume 3
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2012.
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"A rollicking, rhyming tale by the creators of Aliens Love Panta Claus returns readers to the outer space universe of the underwear-clad extraterrestrials that finds them combining their unique abilities in wacky ways to keep the world safe"--From publisher.
97) Our planet
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2020.
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The amazing wonders that exist on planet Earth are never-ending. From the scorching core of the earth to the North and South Poles, readers of this volume get the chance to take a look at all aspects of the planet, inside and out. They'll learn some fascinating facts, like how termites are adding to global warming. An innovative layout and colorful photographs are paired with an engaging narrative, holding the attention of readers of all ages, and...
98) Tornadoes
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind tornadoes, including where and why tornadoes happen and how to stay safe when the sky starts to swirl. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
99) Hurricanes
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind hurricanes, including where and why hurricanes happen and how to stay safe when the wind starts to blow. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--