Geo facts (Crabtree Publishing Company)
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Discover the biomes of our planet, from lush rainforests and sweltering deserts to deep oceans and fast-flowing rivers. See how seasons and climates vary across the globe, and find out about amazing animal and plant adaptations. Learn about people who live in different places around the world and the dangers that threaten our natural environment.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Discover what earthquakes are and how they are caused. Find out how scientists measure earthquakes, and what makes some earthquakes so much more destructive than others. Read about some of the most serious earthquake disasters in history, and how people can be better prepared in the future"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explore mountains around the world, and find out how they are created. Discover what happens when mountains experience erosion and how climate and biomes change with elevation. Find out about the people, plants, and animals that live at high altitudes and the risk of deadly avalanches.
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Population and settlement geo facts
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Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea, and explore coasts around the world. Find out how erosion creates stunning waterfalls, and see how water affects our lives, from tourism and industry to the risks of flooding.
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Find out about the different types of volcanoes and how they form. Learn how scientists monitor volcanic activity, and what makes some eruptions so much more destructive than others. Read about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history and their effects on the people and environment surrounding them."-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the water cycle, the amazing process that keeps water moving around our planet. Simple explanations and diagrams show how water evaporates from the ocean, gathers as clouds in the sky, and falls as rain. Read about the natural places on Earth where water collects and is stored, and how important the water cycle is to human life.