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1	A Drop of Water more books like this by Walter Wick (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes the origins, characteristics, and uses of water. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	How It Works: How the Earth Works more books like this by John Fardon, John Farndon, Carol Vorderman add to wishlist Experiments and projects explore the earth's structure, features, and changing landscape. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.34!
3	The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth more books like this by Meredith Hooper, Chris Coady (Illustrator) add to wishlist This fascinating history of the earth takes readers on a scientific adventure through time and across the globe--all by following the trail of a single pebble over millions of years. With its lively text, colorful illustrations and helpful timeline, The Pebble in My Pocket provides a revelatory account of the planet's dramatic formation, and ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $11.56! \| SVS
4	Gemstones more books like this by Emma Foa add to wishlist This reference book provides facts on gemstones. It is part of the "DK Pockets" series which covers subjects from natural history to architecture in a clear and logical way. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
5	Be Your Own Rock & Mineral Expert more books like this by Michele Pinet, Alain Korkos (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of hands-on experiments and activities using rocks and minerals. Topics discussed include: the Earth's crust and core; geological time scale; make your own clinometer; taking samples; collecting fossils; classifying, arranging and displaying samples; and looking at crystals. see all copies from $1.99!
6	Our Patchwork Planet more books like this by Helen Roney Sattler, Giulio Maestro (Illustrator) add to wishlist An exploration of plate tectonics that examines the constant movement beneath the earth's surface. Color photographs accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.99! \| first editions
7	The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth more books like this by Anna Claybourne, Gillian Doherty, Rebecca Treays add to wishlist A reference book providing views of the universe, cutaways of the Earth, information exploring how it has evolved and what causes dramatic natural phenomena. It also covers core subjects such as rocks and minerals, weather and climate as well modern concerns about the environment. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Cool Geography more books like this by Jane Glicksman, Jane Glickman, Ruta Daugavietis (Illustrator) add to wishlist Miles of maps, suggestions for wild adventures and fun activities, and fascinating facts from around the world help readers gain new insights into time zones, the names of places, cultures, navigation, and much more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
9	Gem Hunter's Kit more books like this by Tim Lutz add to wishlist The package provides a fact-filled handbook written by a geologist, an excavation tool, gem tray, and instructions for excavating and identifying gems and minerals. Photos and illustrations throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44! \| first editions
10	Usborne Book of Earth Facts more books like this by L Bresler add to wishlist -- Colorful picture books filled with fascinating facts and amazing records and data -- Colorful illustrations and cartoons see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24!
11	Water more books like this by Francois Michel, Yves Larvor (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this hands-on science book, jam-packed with fascinating information about water, young readers can pull tabs and lift flaps to watch city water run through sewer pipes, make a boat climb up a water fall, bring the tide in and out, turn solid rock into an underground wonderland, and much, much more. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.64! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Geography Encyclopedia more books like this by C Varley add to wishlist -- Highly illustrated first reference books -- Topics arranged thematically provide in-depth explanations using simple language -- Contains lots of practical experiments -- World of Knowledge Encyclopedia includes Geography, Living World and Science Encyclopedias with fully integrated reference sections and index -- World of Knowledge Encyclopedia ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.22! \| SVS
13 view cover	Plague and Pandemic Alert more books like this by Julie Karner add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. From the mysterious plagues and diseases of ancient times to global epidemics and the flu, these disasters have evoked fear in the hearts of people. This book looks at types of diseases, how they are spread and contained, and their costly consequences. Topics include: a step-by-step explanation of how disease and plague ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $5.30! \| SVS
14 view cover	Flood and Monsoon Alert more books like this by Rachel Eagen add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. From the mythological flood stories of ancient cultures to the annual flooding of Earth's mightiest rivers, water can become a raging torrent of destruction. Floods result from the heavy rains and high winds of monsoons that cause an overflow in water sources such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. Discover how monsoons differ from ... see all copies from $2.80! new only from $5.30! \| SVS
15 view cover	Time Tunnel more books like this by John L. Hommedieu, Arthur John L'Hommedieu add to wishlist This card-board engineered concertina book traces life on earth throughout the geographical strata backwards from the arrival of man to the first plants. The text contains facts about the fossil record. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.53! \| SVS
16 view cover	Amazing Planet Earth more books like this by Robin Kerrod, John Farndon, Rodneyy Walshaw add to wishlist This encyclopedia investigates the fundamental mysteries of our planet. Discover how the Earth was formed, and how it developed. Take a look at some of its powerful natural phenomena, such as the weather and earthquakes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99!
17 view cover	Sand and Soil: Earth's Building Blocks more books like this by Beth Gurney add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. Sand and soil are both formed from rock. Types of soil form depending on the climate in different parts of the world. The relationship between humans and animals and the soil is a delicate one. Without soil, plants and crops could not grow and animals and wildlife could not live. Children will learn how soil and sand are formed ... see all copies from $5.89! new only from $5.89! \| SVS
18 view cover	The earth for Sam; the story of mountains, rivers, dinosaurs and men more books like this by W. Maxwell Reed add to wishlist 1930. From a series of letters to the author's small nephew to explain to him about the formation of rivers, mountains, clouds, the earth and the stars. Contents: When the Earth Was Hot; The Air We Breathe; Seaweed and Jellyfish; Shells and Fishes; Mountains and Rivers; Volcanoes; Silurian Period; Devonian Period; Carboniferous Period; Glaciers; ... see all copies from $2.92! first editions
19 view cover	Waves: The Electromagnetic Universe more books like this by Gloria Skurzynski add to wishlist Young readers can discover how the electroma gnetic spectrum is a part of their lives. Award winning auth or Skurzynski uses everyday examples to show how we spend ev ery moment in a sea of electromagnetic waves, most of them i nvisible. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95!
20 view cover	Ocean Storm Alert! more books like this by Carrie Gleason add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. According to Greek mythology, two sea-monsters named Charybdis and Scylla created treacherous whirlpools by spewing out the water of the sea. Charybdis and Scylla waited on either side of the narrow Strait of Messina between Sicily and Italy, and satisfied their hunger by swallowing passing ships. Today, meteorologists know ... see all copies from $3.55! new only from $4.29! \| SVS
21 view cover	Our Wonderful Earth more books like this by Nicola Baxter add to wishlist Launch Pad Library is a colorful, carefully researched reference set designed to challenge, amaze and teach. Each title provides a thorough, visually exciting introduction to an essential topic. Together, these twelve volumes are an ideal first library, perfect for today's children. -- Full color throughout -- Eye-catching covers -- Many special ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $4.43!
22 view cover	Erosion more books like this by Rebecca Olien Anberg, Rebecca Olien add to wishlist Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.16! \| SVS
23	The Usborne Book of the Earth: Planet Earth, Ecology, Energy and Power, Weather and Climate more books like this by C Stockley, F Watts add to wishlist -- Activities, experiments and projects give hands-on experience -- Practical introductions to current scientific and environmental issues -- Precise instructions help put theories into practice see all copies from $1.99! new only from $52.11!
24	Earthquakes more books like this by Helen Challand add to wishlist Briefly describes the earth's interior, the forces and stresses that sometimes cause the ground to shake, and the effects of such movement. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
25 view cover	Dance of the Continents more books like this by Roy A. Gallant add to wishlist Describes the development of geological theory from the ancient Greek philosophers to the discovery of plate tectonics, which explains the forming of geological structures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.45!

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