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There are trillions of stars in the universe, but we rely on our sun to provide (or contribute to) most of what we need to survive and thrive: heat, light, plants, animals, wind, and water. Complete with fun, cartoon illustrations, this book give kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format. By focusing on the needs of an elephant, Wells makes clear just how important the sun is to life on Earth.
5) Water
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Explains the three states of water, where it can be found, the hydrologic cycle, salt and fresh water, and life in Antarctica, which has most of the world's fresh water.
6) Rain
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe rain and its role in the water cycle"--
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Where does rain come from? What are clouds made of? Follow water as it makes its way through the entire water cycle. Then go back in time to the very first rainfall millions of years ago. Discover how water and rain transformed Earth from a lifeless rock into the beautiful, water-filled planet we live on today.
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Water and the natural phases it moves through are fundamental aspects of earth science. The water cycle and each of its stages are presented in a precise and clear manner in this book, which also guides readers through the role that plants, animals, and people play in that cycle. Text boxes defining important terminology and vibrant photographs allow readers to take away exciting new information about the water we need to survive, and to understand...
10) The water cycle
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[2000]
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Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.
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It's hard to imagine-the molecules in the glass of water you just finished might have once been part of a water hole that dinosaurs drank from! In this fascinating new book about the water cycle, readers will find that while it might be hard to imagine, it's true.
The author, Robert E. Wells, explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our...
12) Raindrops
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1999.
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Follows the water cycle, as a raindrop moves into a creek, into a stream, into a river, and to its end in a lazy ocean.
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"A raindrop has billions of stories to tell. In fact, THIS raindrop has been here since time began! Dive into this beautiful tale of how water has been flowing and falling all around us, fueling and forming much of what we have seen and used for millions of years."--Back cover.
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