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42) Planet earth
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Covers major aspects of the development of the planet Earth, including the Big Bang theory, weather phenomena, geology, astronomy, rain forests, animal life on land and in the sea, and human influences on the environment.
48) La tierra
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A description of Earth, the third planet from the sun, which includes information on its origins, composition, and unique characteristics.
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Have you ever wondered how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed? Learn about some of the most spectacular places on earth and how natural forces have shaped them. Also, find out what types of animals live in these landscapes and what humans are doing to protect them--
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"Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the world around them, featuring floods, hurricanes, volcanoes,...
54) Up close!
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"Take an up close and personal look at some of the most amazing animals and places on the planet! Imagine being close to touch... the eyelashes of a camel, the wiggly tentacle of an octopus, the tiny hairs of a venus flytrap. From the depths of the oceans to the frozen poles, Planet Earth takes your closer than ever to the head of a bullet ant, the spots on a jaguar, the snout of a dugong, and much more!"--P. [4] of cover.
55) On earth
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We are all passengers of the Earth as it spins, tilts and circles the sun. Learn about Earth's cycles of rotation and revolution, plus how they affect our lives through the days and seasons.
56) Planet Earth
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Introduces readers to our world as a planet, and discusses Earth's coldest, hottest, driest, and wettest places, along with what is under the surface, the atmosphere, weather, and life on Earth.
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"Illustrated guide to the formation, geology, and features of planet Earth. Delve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet. How did planet Earth form? What's under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What's so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas - a lavishly illustrated guide...
58) The EARTH book
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Simple text and illustrations show how children can help protect the Earth.
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about planet Earth's unique characteristics. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the planet's defining features, composition, atmosphere, weather, gravity, moons, and more. Take a Look! infographics feature a diagram showing the planet's location in the solar system as well as a diagram showing the planet's composition. Sidebars present interesting,...
60) Our blue planet
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"With all its variety, expanse and wonder, discover how much there is to love about Our Blue Planet. Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces creatures beyond imagination"--
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