Best Earth Sciences Books
Best Free Earth Sciences Books of 2024
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Food Security, Farming, and Climate Change to 2050 Book Reviews
Gerald C. Nelson, Mark W. Rosegrant, Amanda Palazzo, Ian Gray, Christina Ingersoll, Richard Robertson, Simla Tokgoz, Tingju Zhu, Timothy B. Sulser, Claudia Ringler, Siwa Msangi & Liangzhi YouAs the global population grows and incomes in poor countries rise, so too, will the demand for food, placing additional pressure on sustainable food production. Climate change adds...
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The Economic Aspect of Geology Book Reviews
Charles Kenneth LeithIn adapting ourselves to physical environment it has been necessary to learn something about the earth. Mainly within the last century has this knowledge been organized into the sc...
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Rockin Rocks Book Reviews
Mrs. Emmons 3rd Grade ClassLearn all about Rock and Minerals from AZ.  Third graders in Colorado picked the most important rock facts from AZ to teach fellow students all about Rocks and Minerals. S...
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Spooky Spiders Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class learned about spiders.  To demonstrate their learning they wrote this book.  We hope you enjoy the book.
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Space in our World Book Reviews
Aerospace Industries AssociationNow more than ever, space systems are essential to our society. Space programs keep us safe, grow our economy and advance the progress of civilization as no other field can. As we ...
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A Manual of Elementary Geology Book Reviews
Sir Charles LyellAn introductory geology text from 1852, filled with extensive illustrations and technical descriptions. Subtitle: “The ancient changes of the Earth and its inhabitants.”
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The Making of Tornado Chasers Book Reviews
Ken Cole & Reed TimmerIn The Making of Tornado Chasers , filmmaker Ken Cole gives you a rare, behindthescenes look at the treacherous production of the documentary series Tornado Chasers , which follows...
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Learning About Our Weather Book Reviews
Betsy MastersThis book is designed to discuss the SC Science Standards 44.
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Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the 2016 articles focus on the quali...
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Sea-Turtle Status and Trends Book Reviews
National Research CouncilAll six species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters are listed as endangered or threatened, but the exact population sizes of these species are unknown due to a lack of key informa...
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Focus On Minerals Book Reviews
Jerry WermundFOCUS ON MINERALS introduces many common minerals and their gems. Texts and illustrations explain the physical properties useful in identifying different minerals. Th ey include cr...
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Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District Book Reviews
Charles DackThis is a continuation of a Paper on the 'Survival of Old Customs' in Peterborough and the neighbourhood which was read at the Royal Archaeological Society’s meeting in 1...
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CK-12 Earth Science for High School Book Reviews
CK-12 FoundationCK12 Earth Science For High School covers the study of Earth its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the envi...
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Physical Science Book Reviews
Emily GlennThis text serves as an early high school introduction to the study of geology and surface earth science.  Topics include: plate tectonics, the architecture of the earth, e...
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Owls Are Cool Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class at Alliance Early Learning School learned about owls.  To demonstrate their learning, they wrote this book.  We hope y...
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Charles Lyell and Modern Geology Book Reviews
Thomas George BonneyGeology is used throughout as a basis to further strengthen the argument for Uniformitarianism in this book. He successfully used geological proof to determine that the Earth was o...
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Town Geology Book Reviews
Charles KingsleyThis book, including the greater part of this has shaped itself out of lectures given to the young men of the city of Chester. But it does not deal, in its present form, with the g...
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The Water Cycle Book Reviews
Emma KryslThis is a children's book about the water cycle written in the point of view of a raindrop.
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The Rocky Story Book Reviews
William deBretton GordonThis book is all about the rocky rock cycle from sedimentary to igneous. BY reading this book you'll quickly become familiar with all of the rocks and know the basics of the r...
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Home Geography for Primary Grades Book Reviews
C. C. LongGeography may be divided into the geography of the home and the geography of the world at large. A knowledge of the home must be obtained by direct observation of the rest of the w...
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Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the stories from 2017 highlight how ...
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Weather Book Reviews
Sarah Byrne & Katie NearyThis book is a interactive weather book that includes lesson plans for children
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Coral Reefs Book Reviews
Charles DarwinThe Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R. N. during the years 1832 to 1...
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Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the stories from 2015 highlight how ...
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The Story of Climate Change Book Reviews
Earth Day NetworkStudents watch glaciers melt, dive into the world’s coral reefs, and explore bikeshare programs all from their tablet! The Story of Climate Change is the first interactive iTextboo...
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Geology Book Reviews
James GeikieThe vital importance of diffusing some knowledge of the leading principles of Science among all classes of society, is becoming daily more widely and deeply felt; and to meet and p...
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The Earth Is Making Waves - Part 1 Book Reviews
PD Modena & Michele SmargiassiPart 1. Texts, newspaper articles, images, photos, video and commentary on the Earthquake in EmiliaRomagna collected in a single, exciting, document. This is the multitouch eBook o...
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Rocks and Minerals Book Reviews
TaylorThis is Taylor’s first published book. She was inspired by a visit to her Grandma and Grandpa’s farm.
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Earth and Space Sciences Book Reviews
Michelle LloydThis book was developed as part of the Content Coalition a collaboration between Corpus Christi College, Holy Cross College, Mercedes College and Catholic Education Western Austra...
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Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks Book Reviews
Nobuhiro Kaneko, Shinji Yoshiura & masanori kobayashiWe are not free from environmental risks that accompany the development of human societies. Modern economic development has accelerated environmental pollution, caused loss of natu...
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Earths In Our Solar System Which Are Called Planets, and Earths In The Starry Heaven Their Inhabitants, And The Spirits And Angels There Book Reviews
Emanuel SwedenborgThat there are many earths, and men upon them, and spirits and angels from them, is very well known in the other life; for in that life, every one who from a love of the truth and ...
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Earth in a Changing Climate Book Reviews
Pendred NoyceMeant for middle and high school students and their teachers, Earth in a Changing Climate offers a clear but comprehensive look at climate change: its history, why it’s happening, ...
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El Sistema Solar Book Reviews
Sergio GóngoraSe estima que el sistema solar se formó hace 4.6 billones de años tras un colapso gravitatorio de una nube molecular gigante que dio forma al Sol y a todos sus planetas. El Siste...
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All About Bats Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class learned about bats.  To demonstrate their learning, they wrote this book.  We hope you enjoy reading it.
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Earth and Space Systems Book Reviews
Matthew A. d'AlessioA textbook designed to follow the flow of the high school Earth Science course from the California Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards. The author of the Framework ...
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Den blaa planet Book Reviews
Viking MediaVIKING MEDIA laver spændende bøger, som indeholder vigtig informationer om diverse naturvidenskabelige eller fysiskvidenskabelige vidundere, heriblandt Den blå planet Jorden. Vi v...
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Insects Book Reviews
Ms. Hennon's Class, Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon's kindergarten class at the Alliance Early Learning School learned about insects.  This book is the culminating project where they share what t...
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CK-12 Earth Science For Middle School Book Reviews
CK-12 FoundationCK12 Earth Science For Middle School covers the study of Earth its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the en...
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The Testimony of the Rocks Book Reviews
Hugh MillerThis book was a testimony of the rocks or geology in its bearings on the two theologies, Natural & Revealed. I have been described as one of the wretched class of persons w...
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Discovering Water Book Reviews
Windham High School Student Publishing TeamDiscovering Water, a collaborative effort between Windham High School students, the Portland Water District, and other support staff, was written to share information about water i...
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The Ancient Life History of the Earth Book Reviews
Henry Alleyne NicholsonThis book describe about the general objects of geological science. It explores the ancient history of the earth.
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The Rock Cycle Book Reviews
Tessa RainforthThis book is about the rock cycle, told from the point of view of "Ron the Rock." It goes through the steps from being an igneous rock to getting weathered and eroded, an...
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The Global Resource Nexus Book Reviews
Philip Andrews-Speed, Raimund Bleischwitz, Tim Boersma, Corey Johnson, Geoffrey Kemp & Stacy D. VanDeveerUnless the transatlantic community takes the lead in addressing the challenges arising from the unprecedented global demand for land, energy, food, water, and minerals, severe mark...
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Asbestos Book Reviews
Robert H. JonesAsbestos mining began more than 4, 000 years ago, but did not start largescale until the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders used asbestos because of its desira...
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Water and Photosynthesis Book Reviews
Janos BalazsThe Water and photosynthesis introduces water, describes the characteristics and cycle of it and speaks about how important water is for our life. Furthermore the content presents ...
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Things you should know about Plants Book Reviews
Brandon Cody T. ClementeThis book is about general information on plants you should know. Since they play a big part in our ecosystem around the globe, you should know more about them. To be more specific...
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Brewer Geology Book Reviews
Stacey DolanGeology Unit for 8th Grade Science Class.  Topics include plate tectonics, convection currents and other information necessary for student instruction on geology. ...
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Ecosystems Book Reviews
Mrs. Spakausky's 5th Grade PC GroupPC students collaborated on a project to renovate their science textbook’s chapter on ecosystems. Their goal was to make the chapters interactive and engaging.
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The Water Cycle Book Reviews
Megan DigneanThis book is an informational text on the water cycle. This informational text talks about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and collection of water. This is a text...
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Transatlantic Mining Corporations in the Age of Resource Nationalism Book Reviews
David HumphreysDiscussion of geopolitical issues is, not unnaturally, normally cast in the language of nation states. However, the business of securing mineral supplies for a nation's indust...
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Earth from space Book Reviews
European Space AgencyThis book brings together a fascinating suite of images and discoveries made by satellites. In a way, it is a consequence of what we are doing every day at the European Space Agenc...
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The Elements of Geology Book Reviews
William Harmon NortonGeology is a science of such rapid growth that no apology is expected when from time to time a new text book is added to those already in the field. The author has ventured, theref...
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Weather and Climate Book Reviews
HeadsproutWhat is the difference between weather and climate? How do you know if someone is talking about one or the other? How do mountains, oceans, and distance from the Equator affect cli...
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The Heat Book Reviews
Riana SanjeevanThis is a creative story about the rock cycle, which was written in sixth grade science. It is intended to educate young students about the rock cycle and the processes involved.
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Biology Book Reviews
ปีติภัทร ติยะจามรเนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับพืช สัตว์ และมนุษย์
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Energy Cycle Book Reviews
Rajdip BiswasThe science that I know is very simple and straight. Just like an apple falling from a tree, the discovery of the Gravity. The concept that I want to place in front of you, which h...
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Clouds Book Reviews
Lindsey LanierAn educational audio book meant for elementary age children to teach them about the different types of clouds.
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Our Dynamic Earth Book Reviews
Maureen DelaneThis book was created as part of the Content Coalition which is a collaboration between Holy Cross College, Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School, Mercedes College, Newm...
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Nepal Book Reviews
Marek ZgorzelskiMonografia Nepalu, podręcznik uzupełniający dla studentów wydziałów geograficznych i turystycznych.
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Pollution Solutions Book Reviews
Forest View Fifth Graders 2014This digital magazine is a collection of resources and information about the Pacific Northwest ecosystem. Information on wildlife, composting, and watersheds. Its purpose was to be...
Best Paid Earth Sciences Books of 2024
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Food Security, Farming, and Climate Change to 2050 Book Reviews
Gerald C. Nelson, Mark W. Rosegrant, Amanda Palazzo, Ian Gray, Christina Ingersoll, Richard Robertson, Simla Tokgoz, Tingju Zhu, Timothy B. Sulser, Claudia Ringler, Siwa Msangi & Liangzhi YouAs the global population grows and incomes in poor countries rise, so too, will the demand for food, placing additional pressure on sustainable food production. Climate change adds...
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The Economic Aspect of Geology Book Reviews
Charles Kenneth LeithIn adapting ourselves to physical environment it has been necessary to learn something about the earth. Mainly within the last century has this knowledge been organized into the sc...
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Rockin Rocks Book Reviews
Mrs. Emmons 3rd Grade ClassLearn all about Rock and Minerals from AZ.  Third graders in Colorado picked the most important rock facts from AZ to teach fellow students all about Rocks and Minerals. S...
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Spooky Spiders Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class learned about spiders.  To demonstrate their learning they wrote this book.  We hope you enjoy the book.
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Space in our World Book Reviews
Aerospace Industries AssociationNow more than ever, space systems are essential to our society. Space programs keep us safe, grow our economy and advance the progress of civilization as no other field can. As we ...
-
A Manual of Elementary Geology Book Reviews
Sir Charles LyellAn introductory geology text from 1852, filled with extensive illustrations and technical descriptions. Subtitle: “The ancient changes of the Earth and its inhabitants.”
-
The Making of Tornado Chasers Book Reviews
Ken Cole & Reed TimmerIn The Making of Tornado Chasers , filmmaker Ken Cole gives you a rare, behindthescenes look at the treacherous production of the documentary series Tornado Chasers , which follows...
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Learning About Our Weather Book Reviews
Betsy MastersThis book is designed to discuss the SC Science Standards 44.
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Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the 2016 articles focus on the quali...
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Sea-Turtle Status and Trends Book Reviews
National Research CouncilAll six species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters are listed as endangered or threatened, but the exact population sizes of these species are unknown due to a lack of key informa...
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Focus On Minerals Book Reviews
Jerry WermundFOCUS ON MINERALS introduces many common minerals and their gems. Texts and illustrations explain the physical properties useful in identifying different minerals. Th ey include cr...
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Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District Book Reviews
Charles DackThis is a continuation of a Paper on the 'Survival of Old Customs' in Peterborough and the neighbourhood which was read at the Royal Archaeological Society’s meeting in 1...
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CK-12 Earth Science for High School Book Reviews
CK-12 FoundationCK12 Earth Science For High School covers the study of Earth its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the envi...
-
Physical Science Book Reviews
Emily GlennThis text serves as an early high school introduction to the study of geology and surface earth science.  Topics include: plate tectonics, the architecture of the earth, e...
-
Owls Are Cool Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class at Alliance Early Learning School learned about owls.  To demonstrate their learning, they wrote this book.  We hope y...
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Charles Lyell and Modern Geology Book Reviews
Thomas George BonneyGeology is used throughout as a basis to further strengthen the argument for Uniformitarianism in this book. He successfully used geological proof to determine that the Earth was o...
-
Town Geology Book Reviews
Charles KingsleyThis book, including the greater part of this has shaped itself out of lectures given to the young men of the city of Chester. But it does not deal, in its present form, with the g...
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The Water Cycle Book Reviews
Emma KryslThis is a children's book about the water cycle written in the point of view of a raindrop.
-
The Rocky Story Book Reviews
William deBretton GordonThis book is all about the rocky rock cycle from sedimentary to igneous. BY reading this book you'll quickly become familiar with all of the rocks and know the basics of the r...
-
Home Geography for Primary Grades Book Reviews
C. C. LongGeography may be divided into the geography of the home and the geography of the world at large. A knowledge of the home must be obtained by direct observation of the rest of the w...
-
Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the stories from 2017 highlight how ...
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Weather Book Reviews
Sarah Byrne & Katie NearyThis book is a interactive weather book that includes lesson plans for children
-
Coral Reefs Book Reviews
Charles DarwinThe Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R. N. during the years 1832 to 1...
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Sensing Our Planet Book Reviews
NASASensing Our Planet features research that used data from NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data centers. Many of the stories from 2015 highlight how ...
-
The Story of Climate Change Book Reviews
Earth Day NetworkStudents watch glaciers melt, dive into the world’s coral reefs, and explore bikeshare programs all from their tablet! The Story of Climate Change is the first interactive iTextboo...
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Geology Book Reviews
James GeikieThe vital importance of diffusing some knowledge of the leading principles of Science among all classes of society, is becoming daily more widely and deeply felt; and to meet and p...
-
The Earth Is Making Waves - Part 1 Book Reviews
PD Modena & Michele SmargiassiPart 1. Texts, newspaper articles, images, photos, video and commentary on the Earthquake in EmiliaRomagna collected in a single, exciting, document. This is the multitouch eBook o...
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Rocks and Minerals Book Reviews
TaylorThis is Taylor’s first published book. She was inspired by a visit to her Grandma and Grandpa’s farm.
-
Earth and Space Sciences Book Reviews
Michelle LloydThis book was developed as part of the Content Coalition a collaboration between Corpus Christi College, Holy Cross College, Mercedes College and Catholic Education Western Austra...
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Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks Book Reviews
Nobuhiro Kaneko, Shinji Yoshiura & masanori kobayashiWe are not free from environmental risks that accompany the development of human societies. Modern economic development has accelerated environmental pollution, caused loss of natu...
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Earths In Our Solar System Which Are Called Planets, and Earths In The Starry Heaven Their Inhabitants, And The Spirits And Angels There Book Reviews
Emanuel SwedenborgThat there are many earths, and men upon them, and spirits and angels from them, is very well known in the other life; for in that life, every one who from a love of the truth and ...
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Earth in a Changing Climate Book Reviews
Pendred NoyceMeant for middle and high school students and their teachers, Earth in a Changing Climate offers a clear but comprehensive look at climate change: its history, why it’s happening, ...
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El Sistema Solar Book Reviews
Sergio GóngoraSe estima que el sistema solar se formó hace 4.6 billones de años tras un colapso gravitatorio de una nube molecular gigante que dio forma al Sol y a todos sus planetas. El Siste...
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All About Bats Book Reviews
Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon’s kindergarten class learned about bats.  To demonstrate their learning, they wrote this book.  We hope you enjoy reading it.
-
Earth and Space Systems Book Reviews
Matthew A. d'AlessioA textbook designed to follow the flow of the high school Earth Science course from the California Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards. The author of the Framework ...
-
Den blaa planet Book Reviews
Viking MediaVIKING MEDIA laver spændende bøger, som indeholder vigtig informationer om diverse naturvidenskabelige eller fysiskvidenskabelige vidundere, heriblandt Den blå planet Jorden. Vi v...
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Insects Book Reviews
Ms. Hennon's Class, Amanda Hennon & Jonathan SmithStudents in Ms. Hennon's kindergarten class at the Alliance Early Learning School learned about insects.  This book is the culminating project where they share what t...
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CK-12 Earth Science For Middle School Book Reviews
CK-12 FoundationCK12 Earth Science For Middle School covers the study of Earth its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the en...
-
The Testimony of the Rocks Book Reviews
Hugh MillerThis book was a testimony of the rocks or geology in its bearings on the two theologies, Natural & Revealed. I have been described as one of the wretched class of persons w...
-
Discovering Water Book Reviews
Windham High School Student Publishing TeamDiscovering Water, a collaborative effort between Windham High School students, the Portland Water District, and other support staff, was written to share information about water i...
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The Ancient Life History of the Earth Book Reviews
Henry Alleyne NicholsonThis book describe about the general objects of geological science. It explores the ancient history of the earth.
-
The Rock Cycle Book Reviews
Tessa RainforthThis book is about the rock cycle, told from the point of view of "Ron the Rock." It goes through the steps from being an igneous rock to getting weathered and eroded, an...
-
The Global Resource Nexus Book Reviews
Philip Andrews-Speed, Raimund Bleischwitz, Tim Boersma, Corey Johnson, Geoffrey Kemp & Stacy D. VanDeveerUnless the transatlantic community takes the lead in addressing the challenges arising from the unprecedented global demand for land, energy, food, water, and minerals, severe mark...
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Asbestos Book Reviews
Robert H. JonesAsbestos mining began more than 4, 000 years ago, but did not start largescale until the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders used asbestos because of its desira...
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Water and Photosynthesis Book Reviews
Janos BalazsThe Water and photosynthesis introduces water, describes the characteristics and cycle of it and speaks about how important water is for our life. Furthermore the content presents ...
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Things you should know about Plants Book Reviews
Brandon Cody T. ClementeThis book is about general information on plants you should know. Since they play a big part in our ecosystem around the globe, you should know more about them. To be more specific...
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Brewer Geology Book Reviews
Stacey DolanGeology Unit for 8th Grade Science Class.  Topics include plate tectonics, convection currents and other information necessary for student instruction on geology. ...
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Ecosystems Book Reviews
Mrs. Spakausky's 5th Grade PC GroupPC students collaborated on a project to renovate their science textbook’s chapter on ecosystems. Their goal was to make the chapters interactive and engaging.
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The Water Cycle Book Reviews
Megan DigneanThis book is an informational text on the water cycle. This informational text talks about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and collection of water. This is a text...
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Transatlantic Mining Corporations in the Age of Resource Nationalism Book Reviews
David HumphreysDiscussion of geopolitical issues is, not unnaturally, normally cast in the language of nation states. However, the business of securing mineral supplies for a nation's indust...
-
Earth from space Book Reviews
European Space AgencyThis book brings together a fascinating suite of images and discoveries made by satellites. In a way, it is a consequence of what we are doing every day at the European Space Agenc...
-
The Elements of Geology Book Reviews
William Harmon NortonGeology is a science of such rapid growth that no apology is expected when from time to time a new text book is added to those already in the field. The author has ventured, theref...
-
Weather and Climate Book Reviews
HeadsproutWhat is the difference between weather and climate? How do you know if someone is talking about one or the other? How do mountains, oceans, and distance from the Equator affect cli...
-
The Heat Book Reviews
Riana SanjeevanThis is a creative story about the rock cycle, which was written in sixth grade science. It is intended to educate young students about the rock cycle and the processes involved.
-
Biology Book Reviews
ปีติภัทร ติยะจามรเนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับพืช สัตว์ และมนุษย์
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Energy Cycle Book Reviews
Rajdip BiswasThe science that I know is very simple and straight. Just like an apple falling from a tree, the discovery of the Gravity. The concept that I want to place in front of you, which h...
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Clouds Book Reviews
Lindsey LanierAn educational audio book meant for elementary age children to teach them about the different types of clouds.
-
Our Dynamic Earth Book Reviews
Maureen DelaneThis book was created as part of the Content Coalition which is a collaboration between Holy Cross College, Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School, Mercedes College, Newm...
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Nepal Book Reviews
Marek ZgorzelskiMonografia Nepalu, podręcznik uzupełniający dla studentów wydziałów geograficznych i turystycznych.
-
Pollution Solutions Book Reviews
Forest View Fifth Graders 2014This digital magazine is a collection of resources and information about the Pacific Northwest ecosystem. Information on wildlife, composting, and watersheds. Its purpose was to be...