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32 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-487-3$$22.79
(4)
K-3
Natural events and formations are presented in simple prose. The books vary in scientific content--Earthquakes provides explanations for crustal movements, but the others stay mainly with descriptions or definitions. Striking full-page color photographs are accompanied by helpful captions. The disaster books include basic safety information. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Child's
| January, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 1-56766-510-1$$22.79
(4)
K-3
These books cover ways in which human activity is negatively affecting the earth and its inhabitants. Simple suggestions of ways readers can help reverse the destruction of trees, water, and quiet are included. The full-page color photographs have helpful captions but sometimes are more decorative than illustrative. Glos., ind.