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Get the Summary of Ed Conway's Material World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information-what Ed Conway calls "the ethereal world"-our twenty-first-century...
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In this novel, we aim to spark a debate about the crucial need to preserve the delicate balance between the multiverse and the living. We explore various theories about the celestial system and living beings, taking into account a multitude of factors and variables. Our ultimate goal, however, is to emphasize the importance of viewing Earth as an integral part of a larger whole, subject to both internal and external factors, some of which are beyond...
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Downstate New York Rock Walks is both a hiking guidebook and a history book, calling attention to some of downstate New York's most spectacular and historic rocks: balanced rocks, perched rocks, rock shelters, talus caves, glacial potholes, split rocks, rock profiles, historic rocks, and massive, larger-than-life boulders.
Many large glacial erratics have a history going back thousands of years to when they were moved to their present location by...
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Get the Summary of Simon Winchester & Soun Vannithone's The Map That Changed the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Map That Changed the World" chronicles the life and work of William Smith, an English geologist who created the first detailed geological map of England. Born in 1769 in Churchill, Oxfordshire, Smith grew up during a time of significant scientific and industrial change. Despite his modest...
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Get the Summary of Susan Casey's The Wave in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wave" by Susan Casey delves into the world of giant waves and those who seek them out. The book centers on the North Shore of Maui, home to the legendary wave Jaws, which draws surfers like Laird Hamilton who thrive on its eighty-foot swells. Casey recounts her experiences with Hamilton and other big-wave surfers, exploring the dangers,...
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Capstone
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2021
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Our planet has many different kinds of landscapes and features, from mountains and snowscapes to rocks and caves. Each has its own amazing phenomena. The Science Behind Wonders of the Earth looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.
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Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Take a tour of different parts of our planet, from cities to rain forests and oceans. Making ecosystems entertaining to young readers, each book dives into How to Build Our World. Celebrate our planet with this fun and engaging series.
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Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Take a tour of different parts of our planet, from cities to rain forests and oceans. Making ecosystems entertaining to young readers, each book dives into How to Build Our World. Celebrate our planet with this fun and engaging series.
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We know that our gas-guzzling cars are warming the planet, the pesticides and fertilizers from farms are turning rivers toxic, and the earth has run out of space for the mountains of unrecycled waste our daily consumption has left in its wake. Weve heard copious accounts of our impactas humans, as a societyon the natural world. But this is not a one-sided relationship. Lost in these dire and scolding accounts has been the impact on us and our well-being....
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Plunge into the depths of the ocean with "Exploring the Mariana Trench," a gripping tale of adventure and discovery in the deepest parts of our planet. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey to the bottom of the Earth's final frontier, where mystery, danger, and the unknown merge into an exhilarating exploration. Introducing "Exploring the Mariana Trench: A Deep-Sea Adventure." Dive into the heart of the ocean, where the pressure is immense...
12) Soil
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Capstone
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2021
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock.
13) Minerals
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Capstone
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2021
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder.
14) Rocks
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Capstone
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2021
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave.
15) Fossils
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Capstone
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2021
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.
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Help kids discover how mountains are formed and rocks are made with this interactive geology book for ages 5-7
Learning about rocks and minerals is a lot more fun when kids can get their hands dirty. This book on rocks teaches budding scientists all about planet Earth through 19 geological topics that feature hands-on experiments, on-page activities, and fascinating facts.
What sets this geology book apart from other rock books for kids:
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Dig in to a fun first look at rocks and gems for kids ages 3 and up
From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.
• The life of a rock-Start with a brief introduction that explains how rocks...
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This book is designed to provide everyone with all the essential information needed about tornadoes and other severe weather. It will give you the knowledge you need to react to the threat of severe weather in the most effective way. Knowing more about how tornadoes form and knowing about the nature of tornadoes, lightning, and hailstorms will help alleviate fear. Information on the safest locations inside houses as well as outside can be very important...
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Are you fascinated by the ever-changing dance of clouds, the power of storms, and the gentle touch of a sunbeam? Dive into the captivating world of weather with this book. This comprehensive guide explores the profound impact of weather on human activities, making it a must-read for weather enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our daily lives.Dive into the intricacies of everyday weather phenomena, discovering...
20) Biogéothérapie
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Biogéothérapie - solutions à la crise climatique fondées sur la nature,la vie comme force géologique présente un mouvement de fermiers, descientifiques, un mouvement politique et diplomatique. Il s'appuie surquatre pratiques restauratrices : la gestion holistique des pâturages,l'agriculture sans labours avec plantes de couverture, le biochar, lareforestation à grande échelle. L'agroforesterie, l'approche marine «carbone bleu », les machines...
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