D. M Souza
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English
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Description
Why does a volcano erupt? How many different kinds of volcanoes are there? Once believed to be the work of a fire god named Vulcan, volcanoes have long fascinated people. Looking at three different types of volcanoes-composite, cinder cone, and shield-uncover how and why these magnificent and deadly mountains change the earth for the better, and for the worse.
6) Sea snakes
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Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, habitats, and life cycle of sea snakes.
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Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
The plant and fungus kingdoms are richly diverse and filled with fascinating organisms. This series covers both basic and little-known facts about plant and fungus biology, including reproduction, structure, and species variation. Readers learn about unusual species and their habitats, as well as threats to their existence. Also covered are the ways in which plants and fungi are important in human life--as medicines, sources of food and clothing,...
11) Wacky trees
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Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.
15) What bit me?
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habits of various biting and stinging insects.
17) It's a mouse!
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Describes the life cycle, characteristics, and habitats of various species of mice.
18) Northern lights
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1994
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origins, characteristics, and lore of the Northern and Southern Lights known as auroras.
20) Plant invaders
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Discusses non-native plants, such as the kudzu vine and the tree-of-heaven, which were imported from other countries and now pose a significant threat to the ecosystems of North America.