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Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explore the atmosphere's layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different layers, and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Author
Publisher
New Page Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This is an in-depth study of the theory that Mars was once a world which teemed with life. Perhaps, even, life not at all too dissimilar to ours. Incredibly . . . the Martians may still be there. Alive. This book explores the CIA's top-secret search for the Martians, multiple photos of strange anomalies, and the latest revelations about the environment and water on Mars. The questions concerning life on Mars-then and now-are many. The answers are...
Author
Publisher
ECW
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
We live at the bottom of an ocean of air -- 5,200 million million tons, to be exact. It sounds like a lot, but Earth's atmosphere is smeared onto its surface in an alarmingly thin layer -- 99 percent contained within 18 miles. Yet, within this fragile margin lies a magnificent realm -- at once gorgeous, terrifying, capricious, and elusive. With his keen eye for identifying and uniting seemingly unrelated events, Christopher Dewdney reveals to us the...
5) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Describes the natural forces and interactions and dynamics that cause changes in the weather.
Series
Publisher
World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explains the effect that climate change is having on the oceans, including melting sea ice, rising sea levels, and its affect on marine life; includes glossary, additional resources, and index, "--
7) Weather
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
See how different types of weather form and the effect that climate has on our world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dude, I am Ocean. You know my many names: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern. It's all excellent me. My salt water flows across the planet as one. I have no flag. No nationality. My waves are for all. Life on Earth began in my epic waters I keep the global climate just right. And I have rad secrets. But I'm facing a major wipeout! Only by working together can we get back in the zone. It's you and me, dudes."--Publisher
10) Plant
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2006], c1994
Language
English
Description
Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...
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