London, Martha
Summary: Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. 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.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.1 LONGladstone, James
Summary: Describes the formation of planet Earth, from its beginnings as molten rock and poison gas, to the formation of oceans, to the evolution of life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2017
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Summary: "Readers learn what makes Earth so unique among the planets in our solar system. This title covers Earth's formation, the unique presence of life, and climate change"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 GOLRichardson, S. Thomas
Summary: "Introduction to Earth's continents using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 RICBrown, Don
Summary: Conveys the history of the Earth in humorous graphic novel format, from the big bang through continent formation, discussing how weather events and climate change continue to shape the landscape.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.7 BROMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Summary: Describes such characteristics of the Earth as the prevalence of water, its chemical composition, its orbiting moon and the seasons, and explains how scientists know so much about these topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2012
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 525 ZUCWood, Alix
Summary: This book introduces young readers to the Earth's layers, from the rocky crust to the dense inner core. Plate tectonics and early continents are among the topics discussed. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature WoodRathburn, Betsy
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about Earth. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 525 RATCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 525 RATGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about supervolcanoes and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.21 GARGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.1 GARCoppens, Katie
Summary: "A history of humans' understanding of Earth, our impact on it, and the steps we must take to save countless species--including our own"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tumblehome, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 550 COPDillow, Gordon L.
Summary: "Combining history, popular science, and in-depth reporting, here is a fascinating account of asteroids and other space objects that hit Earth long ago and those streaming toward us even now--as well as a look at the preparations humanity is making against asteroid-caused catastrophe. Journalist Gordon L. Dillow examines what a small but dedicated group of astronomers have long known--that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2019
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 523.44 DILSummary: "An introduction to Earth and its moon for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.3 EARMcAnulty, Stacy.
Summary: Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, filled to the brim with kid-friendly facts, readers will discover key moments in Earth’s life, from her childhood more than four billion years ago all the way up to present day. Beloved children's book author Stacy McAnulty helps Earth tell her story, and award-winning illustrator David...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 MCACopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCASidman, Joyce
Summary: "Poems addressed to the earth itself explore scientific concepts including plate tectonics, water cycles, and the creation of tides"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 SIDCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 811 SIDJenkins, Steve
Summary: "With his signature style, Steve Jenkins uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of readers. In Our World: By the Numbers readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home. This book opens wide on the solar system and then zooms in on planet Earth--its history, its creatures, its climate, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This volume focuses on Earth's composition, including mineralogy and crystallography; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic petrology; economic geology; and geochemistry. It investigates Earth's structure, which concerns geophysics, structural geology, tectonics, volcanology, and geodesy. Earth's surface features and processes are also explored. Historical geology, stratigraphy, paleontology,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing in Association with Rosen Educational Services 2017
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1 available in Teen Display, Call number: YA 550 GEOWeill, Kelly
Summary: "A history of the Flat Earth movement and a look at the recent boom in conspiratorial thinking in America"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 001.9 WEIStorad, Conrad J.
Summary: Describes the Earth's crust, including how it is broken up into several tectonic plates, why these plates create volcanoes and earthquakes, and why the Earth's crust plays an important role in the rock cycle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.13 STOKnight, M. J. (Mary-Jane)
Summary: "Describes the planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) and their place in the solar system"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Bear Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 KNIMitchell, Alanna
Summary: "A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won't happen for many decades. All agree that it has happened many times before and will happen again. But this time it will be different. It...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 538 MITHaelle, Tara
Summary: The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun, causing changes in season and weather occurrences
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508.2 HAEGrinspoon, David Harry
Summary: "A NASA astrobiologist outlines optimistic messages about humanity's future in the face of climate change, explaining how the human role in managing the planet's evolution is determining the course of life,"--NoveList
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2016