Earth's changing environment

Earth’s Changing Environment pulls together several article titles from Compton’s Encyclopedia that have some relationship to the topic of climate change. These articles have been expanded and given new treatment expressly for the purposes of this book. Several of the title are new and do not yet appear within Compton’s Encyclopedia. The material is presented in four parts with each part …

Climate change

DK Eyewitness Climate Change is an exciting and informative guide to the facts and figures behind one of the most controversial topics. Stunning real-life photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment and the way we lead our lives. Show your child what's being done to stop pollution harming life on earth and why rising se…

Tsunami warning

In 2004 tsunamis in the Indian Ocean swept over entire islands, wiping some of them completely off the map and killing more than 230,000 people. Unfortunately, tsunamis like these cannot be stopped, but they can be better understood. What causes these huge waves to form? How can they be detected? And what can be done to alert people that these fast-moving waves are approaching? As author and…

Pluto : dwarf planet

Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Space. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.

Baby loves green energy!

Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores climate change and the ways we can work to protect our planet for all babies. Highlighting many green energy options, baby learns how to help our environment. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. With tongue firm…

Why are the ice caps melting? : the dangers of global warming

Read and find out about the greenhouse effect and what you can do to help fight global warming in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. The temperature on Earth is rising. At the North Pole, ice is melting. In the ocean, water is getting higher. And in some places around the world, whole rivers might even dry up. But why is this happening, and what can we do to stop it?

Scratch programming playground : learn to program by making cool games

Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners, and in Scratch Programming Playground, you’ll learn to program by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to ad…

Edward Hopper

This book briefly examines the life and work of the American realist painter Edward Hopper, describing and giving examples of his art. It is designed to give children a light but realistic overview of the artist's life and style.

Vietnam War

Explore the people, places, battles, and weapons of America's Indochina struggle with DK Eyewitness Books: Vietnam War. See campaigns in the air and battles in jungles, cities, and rice paddies, from Saigon to the Mekong Delta. Learn about the most powerful combat weapons of the age, including napalm bombs and M-60 machine guns. From the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to the Ho Chi …

The national anthem

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780516263823

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

A True Book

Call Number

973 QUI