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"Dry land. Thirsty plants. When rains don't come, droughts happen. Desert, forest, or prairies-droughts can happen anywhere. Discover how small shifts in rain amounts can cause big changes to the land. Learn about droughts, what causes them, and how living things adapt to survive"--

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"People, plants, and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth. Learn about floods, what we can do, and how to stay safe"--

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It's a full home under the leaves of a forest! From spiders and frogs to deer and bears, the temperate forest biome has just the right shelter and weather for a large variety of plants and animals.

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Imagine life on Earth without water. Could you live in such a world Today, almost all life on Earth relies on water, including plants and animals. The freshwater biome includes lakes, rivers, wetlands, ice, and even water in the ground. This biome holds a source of food, air, and water for plants, animals, and people all over the world.

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"Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue Readers can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable"--

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The grassy view of a prairie stretches out forever! Although it only looks that way, large grasslands are found on every continent except Antarctica. The grassland biome may be called by different names, such as savannas or steppes, but they're found all over the globe.

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"Examines the processes of trash decomposition"--

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"Out in the ocean, clouds spin. Thunderstorms, heavy winds, and rain move toward land. Hurricane! These severe storms can cause floods and other damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about hurricanes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--

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Text and photographs introduce ponds, and includes information on the plants found in ponds such as water lilies and cattails, and animals found in ponds such as fish, frogs, and ducks.

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"Introducing the wetlands, unique environments that are also a very important source for one of Earth's most precious resources - water. Comparing and contrasting the different types of wetlands, Marshes & Swamps explores the basics of wetland formation, the differences between saltwater and freshwater ecosystems, and what types of plants and trees flourish in each"--Bk. jkt.

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Readers join super scientist Max Axiom on a graphic novel journey to learn about Earth's many ecosystems. Fun experiments and activities included!

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"Discusses what rain forests are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them"--

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Lights on or lights off Take your bike or ride the bus The choices you make every day affect the planet. Learn about carbon footprints and ways to be earth-friendly.

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"Funnel cloud. Siren sounds. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--

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How does your empty juice bottle become new plastic Learn about the plastic loop and how recycling saves Earth's resources.

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Learn about the geography and resources of the tundra biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted tundra environments. Explore this biome's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

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The Sonoran desert teems with life. From an Octillo plant to a Crested Caracara, the living things in this book are linked together in a food chain. Each one of them needs the others in order to live. Find out what eats what in the Sonoran Desert!

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You can't recycle a banana peel . . . can you Learn about how composting your food scraps, egg cartons, and other wastes helps make Earth a greener place.