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Growing up a stone's throw away from New York City in a small house on suburban Long Island, Richard Olsen-Harbich always dreamed of being a farmer. After graduating from Cornell with a degree in viticulture, he found himself back on the Island at the heart of an emerging wine region that was struggling to find itself. Starting from the ground up with little information or experience, Olsen-Harbich began a lifelong quest to master the art and science...
3762) Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling & Cabochon Making: A Simple Guide to Finishing Rough Stones
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Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner's guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. By following the authors' simple approach, you'll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.
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• pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise
• prevents frustration, with detailed photos and...
3763) Explore Saturn
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Learn about Saturn's vast and beautiful network of rings, and see how it is similar to or different from other planets.
3764) The Timeworn Urals
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Compared to the world's other mountain ranges, the Urals are old and worn down. Yet their age makes them all the more fascinating. Young readers will scale the timeworn peaks of the Urals, straddling the distinct ecosystems and cultures of Europe and Asia. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic...
3765) Sea Horses
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about sea horses, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.
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The book to spark action on the defining challenge of our time In our post-truth world, there's only one place to turn to if we want to live in reality: science. And the research on climate change is clear: It's real, it threatens us all, and human activity is the primary cause. This essential handbook dismantles all the most pernicious misunderstandings spread by deniers and replaces them with the truth. Faced with an imperiled planet that we must...
3767) Wonderful Whales
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to the world of wonderful whales. The swirly tusk of the narwhal, the beautiful song of the humpback whale, the big brain of the sperm whale, and more-see it all at the aquarium. What does a dolphin eat? How long do mussels live? Do sea birds sleep at sea? Find out the answers to these questions and more when you take a tour of the aquarium. This series is a great source for readers that want to learn quick, fun facts about many marine animals....
3768) Travel to Australia
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The land down under boasts fascinating geography, landscapes, and cultures. Investigate Australia, from its government and history to what life there is like today.
3769) South America
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces the geography, topography, climate, flora, fauna, and population of the continent of South America. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line,...
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Discover Reading Descubra Lectura. Does your child want to know more about volcanoes? This level 2 reader is a great choice for students looking to improve their reading skills in both English and Spanish while learning more about one of the earth's wonders. This book is part of the Discover Reading Bilingual and features simple sentences, a world list and activities at the end of the book.
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Using helpful maps, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with vibrant images and informational text, this fact-filled, Spanish-translated nonfiction title allows early elementary readers to explore the lush rainforests of the world. Readers will learn make their way from the forest floor to the understory, all the way to the canopy!
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Following up the success of their first two books about the Great Bear Rainforest, The Salmon Bears and The Sea Wolves, Ian McAllister and Nicholas Read take readers on an expedition into the wondrous and mysterious underwater world of the Great Bear Sea. This amazing part of the northeast Pacific Ocean is home to some of the planet's mightiest and most beloved residents: whales, sea lions, dolphins, orcas, sea otters and wild salmon. Filled with...
3774) Orcas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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A tall fin cuts through the water, but it's not a shark. It's an orca! Readers just starting out can learn all about killer whales, from their body parts to what they eat, in this easy introduction to the mammals. Simple, predictable text pair with crisp photos, and features including diagrams and a photo glossary help support readers. Take a swim with these ocean predators in this fun title!
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How did we get from 20-foot-long maps to GPS devices small enough to fit in the palm of our hands? How does GPS work and what can it tell us? How do ancient mapmaking techniques used by the Romans and Greeks influence the satellite technologies we use today? The history of mapmaking is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an ever-changing set of tools. In Mapping and Navigation: The History and Science of Finding Your Way, kids...
3776) The Amazon Rainforest
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Explore the past, present, and future of the Amazon Rainforest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.
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As a volcanologist, natural hazards expert, and founder of Blueprint Earth, Jess Phoenix has dedicated her life to scientific exploration. Her career path-hard earned in the male-dominated world of science, has led her into still-flowing Hawaiian lava fields, congressional races, glittering cocktail parties at Manhattan's elite Explorers Club, and numerous pairs of Caterpillar work boots. It has also inspired her to devote her life to making science...
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For years, the Himalayas have beckoned explorers from around the world with their snowy peaks, which are the highest in the world. Yet these mountains are also home to intriguing animals and cultures. Learn more about the many factors that make the Himalayas so magnificent. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about...
3780) What's in a Pond?
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Take a peek inside this easy-to-read book to discover the plants and animals living in a pond. Excellent photos and a simple design beautifully support early readers.
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