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K-3
This or That? Weather series.
Full-page photos and clear scientific explanations illustrate the differences between similar weather phenomena. For example, a blizzard is distinguished from a winter storm by its high winds; although both are composed of water droplets, a cloud forms in the air and fog forms near the ground. A summary of similarities and differences and a practical hands-on experiment are provided at the end of each book. Glos. Review covers the following This or That? Weather titles: Cloud or Fog?, Tidal Wave or Tsunami?, Winter Storm or Blizzard?, Hail or Freezing Rain?, Hurricane or Waterspout?, and Tornado or Dust Devil?
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K-3
This or That? Weather series.
Full-page photos and clear scientific explanations illustrate the differences between similar weather phenomena. For example, a blizzard is distinguished from a winter storm by its high winds; although both are composed of water droplets, a cloud forms in the air and fog forms near the ground. A summary of similarities and differences and a practical hands-on experiment are provided at the end of each book. Glos. Review covers the following This or That? Weather titles: Cloud or Fog?, Tidal Wave or Tsunami?, Winter Storm or Blizzard?, Hail or Freezing Rain?, Hurricane or Waterspout?, and Tornado or Dust Devil?
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K-3
This or That? Weather series.
Full-page photos and clear scientific explanations illustrate the differences between similar weather phenomena. For example, a blizzard is distinguished from a winter storm by its high winds; although both are composed of water droplets, a cloud forms in the air and fog forms near the ground. A summary of similarities and differences and a practical hands-on experiment are provided at the end of each book. Glos. Review covers the following This or That? Weather titles: Cloud or Fog?, Tidal Wave or Tsunami?, Winter Storm or Blizzard?, Hail or Freezing Rain?, Hurricane or Waterspout?, and Tornado or Dust Devil?
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-740-5$25.65
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
The "superpowers" that make alligators, salamanders, and poison dart frogs unique as well as more basic information are introduced using short sentences and eye-catching color photographs. The information amounts to a cursory glance, but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" for each animal and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers titles: Alligator, Poison Dart Frogs, and Salamander.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-739-9$25.65
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
The "superpowers" that make alligators, salamanders, and poison dart frogs unique as well as more basic information are introduced using short sentences and eye-catching color photographs. The information amounts to a cursory glance, but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" for each animal and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers titles: Alligator, Poison Dart Frogs, and Salamander.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-738-2$17.95
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
Short sentences and eye-catching color photographs introduce the "superpower" that makes peregrine falcons unique in addition to more basic facts. The information amounts to a cursory glance, but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" falcon and a quiz are appended. Glos.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-737-5$25.65
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
The "superpowers" that make mantis shrimp and octopuses unique as well as more basic information are introduced using short sentences and eye-catching color photographs. The information amounts to a cursory glance (and there's some over-generalizing in Octopus), but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" for each animal and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers titles: Mantis Shrimp and Octopus.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-736-8$25.65
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
The "superpowers" that make mantis shrimp and octopuses unique as well as more basic information are introduced using short sentences and eye-catching color photographs. The information amounts to a cursory glance (and there's some over-generalizing in Octopus), but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" for each animal and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers titles: Mantis Shrimp and Octopus.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-735-1$25.65
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K-3
Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers series.
The "superpowers" that make alligators, salamanders, and poison dart frogs unique as well as more basic information are introduced using short sentences and eye-catching color photographs. The information amounts to a cursory glance, but the material is presented in an engaging manner and may inspire further research. An illustrated "superhero" for each animal and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Super SandCastle: Animal Superpowers titles: Alligator, Poison Dart Frogs, and Salamander.