water

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How to read water

clues and patterns from puddles to the sea
2016
"In "How to Read Water," Gooley shares hundreds of techniques and observations distilled from his far-flung adventures--such as sailing solo across the Atlantic, navigating with Omani tribespeople, canoeing in Borneo--and walking in his own backyard. Learn to: find north using puddles, forecast the weather from waves, decode the colors of ponds, spot dangerous water in the dark, decipher wave patterns on beaches, and much more!"--Provided by publisher.

The wonderful water cycle

2013
Illustrations and text explore the water cycle, covering topics such as condensation, precipitation, droughts, and pollution in the water supply.

Splish splash

poems
1994
A collection of poems celebrating water in its various forms, from ice cubes to the ocean.

Princess Mariana and Lixo Island

One day, Princess Mariana and her friends discover dangerous garbage that is polluting their beautiful waters, and this garbage comes from Lixo Island, a land of trash and filth ruled by the Spumas.

Name that amphibian!

2017
Amphibians share many characteristics, including slimy-looking skin and a life cycle that includes time in the water and time on land. Many species of these fascinating animals have their own unique look. In this book, readers are introduced to the amphibian group and then are shown a super close-up of an animal. The following spread reveals what amphibian it is as well as more information about it. With cool images of amphibians such as the purple frog and the mysterious caecilian, this book is sure to intrigue readers with awesome, understandable biology information.

Why do ice cubes float?

Highlights the basic science behind why and how ice cubes float. Includes a glossary, resources for further informatin, and color photographs.

Water wow!

an infographic exploration
2016
A collection of infographics about water, covering extreme lakes and rivers, water usage, climate change, and more.

The water cycle

2016
An introduction to the water cycle that discusses clouds, precipitation, access to fresh water around the world, evaporation, pollution, and other related topics and includes a quiz and an activity.

The nutrient cycle

2016
"Living things depend on a few invisible but essential nutrients to survive. These nutrients each have their own purpose. But they are also interconnected in the nutrient cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Why do plants have stems?

2016
Stems may not be one of the flashiest plant parts, but they’re certainly one of the most important. This text introduces readers to plant stems and uses age-appropriate language to explain what they look like, how they grow, and what role they play in a plant’s life. Readers will walk away understanding plant parts work together for the plant’s survival. Written to support key life science concepts, this text makes it fun to learn about plant parts.

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