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Water pollution

Presents an introduction to water pollution, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, and how it affects the environment, and includes information on the different types of pollution, the water cycle, acid rain, and other topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Water, Land, and Air

The earth is made up of water, land, and air.
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Water

Identifying solid, liquid, and gas forms of water.
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Poisoned waters

Explores the hazards to the environment and the coastal estuaries of Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay as a result of contaminated runoffs from industry, agriculture, and urban development in the region.

Glaciers

An introduction to glaciers that discusses how they are studied, their size, location, and movement, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Hydrologist

Introduces readers to the skills, tasks, and expectations of pursuing a career as a hydrologist.
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The Earth and the role of water

Text, photographs, and graphics provide an introduction to topics related to the role of water on Earth.
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Adapting to flooding and rising sea levels

Describes how people are adapting to the increase in flooding and rising sea levels caused by global warming.
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Make it out alive in a rain forest

Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat.
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