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Environmental Conservation & Protection

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Life Science

What Do You Find in a Tide Pool?

Tide pools form from water left on rocky shores when the tide withdraws. From seaweed and sea snails to shore crabs and seabirds, readers will discover some of the plants and animals that… More →

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Life Science

What Do You Find on a Saguaro Cactus?

Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such More →

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Careers

What is Social Entrepreneurship?

With a passion for making a difference in their communities, social entrepreneurs exemplify the traits of an engaged, socially aware, 21st century citizen. What is Social Entrepreneurship?… More →

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Earth and Space Science

Why Air Is Important

Air is essential for all living things on Earth. It provides the oxygen we need to breathe. Air affects the weather and nature, and can be used as a source of clean, renewable energy. But air More →

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Why Are Oceans Important?

Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the… More →

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Life Science · Physical Science

Why Do We Need Air?

Clean air is essential to the health of the planet. This colorful title examines the importance of air to all living things and provides practical ways young readers can protect this valuable More →

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Life Science · Physical Science

Why Do We Need Soil?

From the foods we eat to the flowers we grow, soil is an important natural resource in the growing cycle of plants. This informative title explains how soil is made and shares simple steps… More →

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Life Science · Physical Science

Why Do We Need Water?

Without water, life on Earth would not exist. This book provides a refreshing look at the uses of water and the importance of conserving and protecting this life-giving resource. More →

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Social Studies

Working Toward Protecting the Planet

This book looks at the impact of environmental activists, from John Muir to Rachel Carson, and the events that had wide-ranging impact, such as the Santa Barbara oil spill, the Standing Rock… More →

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Science

World of Water: Essential to life

Without water, our most valuable natural resource, our planet would be a barren wasteland, without plant or animal life. The Earth has a limited amount of water that is recycled in the… More →

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Life Science

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is made up of several kinds of habitats, lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountains. What makes Yellowstone National Park so exciting, however, is that it sits on top of… More →

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