Catherine Barr
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English
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The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change!
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as...
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as...
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English
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How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this fascinating guide to our universe! In-depth text, intriguing facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe-and ponder the mysteries...
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Star light, star bright! This amazing guide has information on all the stars you'll see tonight, as well as some that you can't! Readers will learn how stars are born, shine, and die and why they're different colors. They'll also learn about particular stars such as Betelgeuse and Sirius, other star systems, and the constellations. Full-color diagrams and photographs draw young stargazers in, and fascinating facts will explain complex astronomy topics...
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It's our own little corner of the universe, and it's amazing! In this guide to the solar system we live in, from our own Earth to the life-giving sun and far-off icy planets, readers will learn many fascinating facts and details about the planet we call home and all its neighbors. Diagrams, photographs, and artwork help young astronomy buffs make connections, and clear, informative text offers details on the history and science of our solar system....
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Go on a trip throughout our galaxy and others with this incredible in-depth guide! There's a Milky Way's worth of intriguing facts and amazing photographs in this volume focusing on the swirling groups of stars and stardust we call galaxies. Readers will learn more about what galaxies are and how they form, as well as more about the space phenomena known as nebulae and black holes. They'll also learn about the incredible astronomers, who discovered...
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English
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Discover 50 reasons to love animals! Lions have magnificent shaggy manes, penguins go tobogganing on their tummies, bears wiggle and dance as they scratch, whales sing songs, and elephants can feel sadness. But all the animals in this book especially need our love – now more than ever. Learn about their habitats, what makes them special, and show them you care with simple activities you can do at home.
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Penguins are the cutest birds! Did you know that they go on incredible journeys? Or that they toboggan on their stomachs? Discover ten reasons why penguins are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.
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Lions are magnificent animals! Did you know that lions are the only big cat to live in groups? Or that their roar can be heard for miles? Discover ten reasons why lions are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.
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IG 940L
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English
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An interactive look at endangered animals imploring readers to discover fifteen species facing extinction. Inspired and endorsed by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) this brightly illustrated book introduces species from six different habitats on six continents. Blending approachable text, secondary facts and lush art, Red Alert! offers full portraits of animals...
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2022.
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English
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"This is the true story of how wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park"--
"In the 1930s, the last wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park. Without them, elk herds overran the plains. Bears starved, rabbit families shrunk, and birds flew away to new homes. Then plants and trees started to die off, too-even the flow of rivers was affected. Could the park be saved . . . by the wolves it had lost? After years of planning, in 1995...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"This story of our universe is beautifully illustrated for younger children. Travel back in time to the Big Bang, see galaxies and stars form, join the first man on the moon, and wonder what mysteries are still waiting to be discovered"--Page 4 of cover.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"The world was once full of magnificent beasts, big and small, who stomped across the land, soared through the skies and swam through waters deep and murky. Dinosaurs witnessed the shaping of our mountains, continents, seas and deserts and eventually an asteroid that would wipe out half of all life on Earth. This is the exciting and dramatic story of dinosaurs and how they lived on our planet. Journey back in time to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference."--
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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This is the story of one of the most important issues facing the world today, brilliantly told and illustrated for younger children. See Earth's first atmosphere, watch the beginnings of human-made pollution, and learn how we can all take part in today's fight against the climate emergency.--back cover.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"From the cocreators of Water: How We Can Protect Our Freshwater comes a compelling picture book about threatened animal species around the world, among them elephants, hedgehogs, spoon-billed sandpipers, gibbons, salmon, grizzly bears, and cougars. Discover how the infringement of humans into these creatures' habitats has cut them off from vital pathways and put them at risk, then find out how people are helping them by reconnecting wildlands and...