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Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics of volcanoes.

A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree. What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves. Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as swashbuckling hero. A saga of bombs, ice ages and civilisations falling. Of ancient hunger, modern sicknesses and gastronomic delight. It features poison gas, climate collapse and a mind-blowing explanation of how rain is formed.

Meltdown investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history, as well as those shrouded in secrecy. Combining human tragedy with intriguing science, each account reveals new aspects of humanity's complex relationship with nuclear power and the ongoing struggle to harness and control it.

Clang! Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments by Darcy Pattison 2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more? In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (Klod-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science. He made wires, columns of air, and solids vibrate. He wrote about this in his native German language, but his French scientist friends wanted to read about it in French. How could he get the cash he needed to write his new book?

This damning account examines the forces that have hijacked progress on climate change and offers a bold vision of what it will take, politically and economically, to face the existential threat of global warming head-on. It has become impossible to deny that the planet is warming, and that governments must act. But a new denialism is taking root in the halls of power, shaped by decades of neoliberal policies and centuries of anti-democratic thinking. Since the 1980s, Democrats and Republicans have each granted enormous concessions to industries hell bent on maintaining business as usual.

The temperature for a day depends on a few things. Is it windy? Are there clouds? What season is it? As your part of the world circles the sun, the temperature will change. Get your thermometers in hand for this informational title!

Severe weather can happen over land or water. With varying degrees of severity, it's important to be aware! Knowing when to take cover and retreat to shelter can keep you safe during dangerous conditions. Sharpen your senses in this title for weather watchers.

When you think of precipitation, rain may come to mind. Did you know that precipitation could be a solid, too? Whether rain, sleet, hail, or snow, all precipitate from the sky! Learn the facts about what falls from the clouds in this beginner book.

Humidity measures the water vapor level in the air. If levels are high, the air will feel damp. When levels are low, the air feels dry. Check your forecast for each day's humidity prediction! Read more and learn how to understand humidity in this title for young learners.

A forecast warns us of possible weather conditions. It shows temperature, wind, humidity, and more! Whether hot and sunny, or cold and breezy, knowing the forecast can help you prepare for a day. Learn how to read the sky in this beginner book.