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Earth science and applications from space Earth science and applications from space National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space. xxiii, 428 pages : 28 cm OL11674632W
Global positioning systems, inertial navigation, and integration Global positioning systems, inertial navigation, and integration Mohinder S Grewal An updated guide to GNSS and INS, and solutions to real-world GPS/INS problems with Kalman filtering Written by recognized authorities in the field, this second edition of a landmark work provides … OL12003855W
Cosmos, Earth, and man Cosmos, Earth, and man Preston Cloud The story of the do-development of Earth's ir, water, crustal rocks, climate, and life in cosmic prespective as a vantage point from which to view the present and future prospects of mankind. Earth h… OL1264177W
Why do volcanoes erupt? Why do volcanoes erupt? Christopher Maynard Presents information about various aspects of our planet in answer to such questions as "Why do stars twinkle," "Why are there mountains," and "Why do earthquakes happen?" OL14849490W
Janice VanCleave's A+ projects in earth science Janice VanCleave's A+ projects in earth science Janice Pratt VanCleave Presents thirty sample science projects as well as ideas for small changes to the original experiments thereby encouraging creativity and increased learning. OL14855297W
The Physical world The Physical world Carol J. Stott Presents surprising facts about the world, in such areas as land, water, volcanoes, and rocks. OL15853191W
Operation: resilient planet Operation: resilient planet Educational Partnership Program (United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Meet scientists who visit Earth's critical ecosystems to understand pressures from human-induced changes. Researchers explain the science and help you recognize your responsibility for defending biod… OL16114535W
Here on earth Here on earth Tim F. Flannery An explorer and environmentalist offers a natural history of the Earth as well as a biography of the human species. OL16177044W
The magic fact machine The magic fact machine Jay Young Provides over 100 questions on such topics as world deserts, oceans and seas, mountains, rivers and lakes, revealing the correct answer through the use of a "magic finger." OL1740205W
How to make a planet How to make a planet Scott Forbes "As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the … OL17904134W
Simple earth science experiments with everyday materials Simple earth science experiments with everyday materials Louis V. Loeschnig Presents information on such topics as seismology, botany, environmental sciences, gravity, and the atmosphere, with various experiments and activities. OL1809799W
Earth Earth Andrew Haslam Introduces basic facts about geography, weather, and the composition of the earth with instructions for related experiments and projects. OL1818209W
The Living Planet The Living Planet David Attenborough Book discusses and pictures life in various environments such as deserts, grasslands, oceans, and the sky. OL1928766W
Management of Water Resources in Protected Areas Management of Water Resources in Protected Areas Hermes Farfán González Natural ecosystems are heavily dependent on water, as it is essential to the development of life. The ecology and landscape play an important role in the quality and availability of water. It is no c… OL19885427W
True or false? True or false? Andrea Mills An encyclopedic compendium of facts, images, and infographics brings familiar topics to life and helps readers discover fun-filled trivia and statistics in a range of subjects, from science and histo… OL19989255W
Earth Is Like a Giant Magnet Earth Is Like a Giant Magnet Barbara Seuling Freaky Facts-This wacky reference series provides readers with a variety of unusual and fascinating facts about fun topics. Each title holds more than 100 strange-but-true-facts about topics such as … OL2040586W
A handful of numbers A handful of numbers Christinia Cheung Using rhyming lines, the book introduces children to numbers one to ten by exploring Earth's unique features, from its poles to its weather patterns. OL21178914W
Discover the savage world Discover the savage world Simon Adams Unleash the power of our ferocious planet. Wonder at hundreds of powerful photographs and hard-hitting facts that reveal everything savage about our world. OL24419807W
Amazing planet Earth Amazing planet Earth John Farndon "Powerful photographs and succinct, informative text work together to tell the amazing story of life on Earth. The photographs capture the glory of sculptured landscapes, the fearsome forces of natur… OL24813490W
Why do volcanoes erupt? Why do volcanoes erupt? Christopher Maynard Presents information about various aspects of our planet in answer to such questions as "Why do stars twinkle," "Why are there mountains," and "Why do earthquakes happen?" Suggested level: junior, pr… OL24860931W
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