Louise Spilsbury
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"Although rocks may initially seem like solid, unchanging substances, they are actually made up of minerals that change forms and get recycled through many different stages. This engaging book explores the rock cycle with diagrams and detailed photographs illustrating the movement of rocks through their various states, including magma-formed igneous rock, metamorphic rock such as marble, and layered sedimentary rocks that build up over time. Also...
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"Key biological terms are defined in a way that all readers can understand in this book that explains the essential concepts of life processes and how living and nonliving things relate to each other. The basics of feeding, respiration, waste, and reproduction, among other important activities that sustain living things, are explained in clear, simple language, with colorful photographs to illustrate them. Non-living things are defined and described,...
11) Sea otters
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Learn about sea otters, the smallest sea mammals in the world. See where they live, how and what they eat, and discover their life cycle and how we need to protect them.
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Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly. They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives, all while under extreme pressure. Readers will get a glimpse at the exhilarating life of this heroic career, learning what it takes to be an EMT and what a typical day is like. This information-rich text covers training, specializations, certifications,...
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Bullying in its many forms is a serious problem students face worldwide. This title aims to empower those experiencing bullying by uniquely helping young readers understand the different perspectives of those involved. The explanatory text first defines bullying. Then it presents multiple scenarios in which bullying can take place, from physical harm to cyberbullying and a "friend's" mean actions. It even has guidance for unintentionally becoming
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"Earth's strange and mysterious places have gripped human imagination for centuries. From mystical stone circles through the Bermuda Triangle and the fascinating giant stone figures of Easter Island, our planet's ancient strange places are full of unanswered questions. This high-interest title will enthral readers with its investigation of Earth's most bemusing ancient places and the intriguing answers that could solve these strange mysteries of history"--Amazon....
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"History is spooky! From ghosts, slien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave you spooked--and looking for answers to some of history's biggest questions" - page [4] of cover.
20) Pacific Ocean
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Where is the deepest point on Earth? How are tsunamis caused? Why do some people live in houses on stilts?