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How to Dig a Hole to the Other Side of the World How to Dig a Hole to the Other Side of the World Faith McNulty A child takes an imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth and discovers what's inside. OL103373W
Exploring the earth with John Wesley Powell Exploring the earth with John Wesley Powell Michael Elsohn Ross A biography of the geologist who mapped the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Includes related activities. OL15041500W
Searching for Arctic oil Searching for Arctic oil Eve Hartman,Adam Miller,Wendy Meshbesher Presents a history of drilling for oil in the Arctic region, provides arguments for and against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and discusses the challenges of the area. OL15409522W
The Earth The Earth Rebecca Hunter From sound energy and the light spectrum to genetic coding and patterns of inheritance, topics in this series expand on the history of science in the 21st century and examine what they may hold for t… OL15530201W
Explore rocks and minerals! Explore rocks and minerals! Cynthia L. Brown Through an engaging array of hands-on activities, this helpful handbook guides children through testing minerals, creating crystals, sculpting edible models of the planet, and even baking volcanic me… OL16149234W
The scientists behind Earth's processes The scientists behind Earth's processes Andrew Solway Presents the lives and theories of famous geologists from the eighteenth century up to the present day, describing their discoveries and the importance of their work for the study of the Earth and ho… OL16237857W
Journey into the Earth Journey into the Earth John Townsend,Tatio Viana "Step inside for an earth shattering expedition! An urgent phone call comes in, it's Doctor Ludmila Popplecracker, the famous volcanologist! Drill down to the centre of the Earth to determine whether… OL17822175W
Natural objects Natural objects Mir Tamim Ansary Offers tips for collecting, organizing, and displaying rocks, shells, leaves, feathers, and other natural objects. OL1856536W
What's Under the Bed? (Wonderwise) What's Under the Bed? (Wonderwise) Mick Manning Two children explore what is in the progressively deeper layers of the earth as they travel from under a bed to the center of the earth. OL19353521W
Lava scientist Lava scientist Sara L. Latta "Explores careers in volcano science using examples of real-life scientists"--Provided by publisher. OL1947493W
Extreme planet Extreme planet Carsten Peter The earth explodes in shoots of hot magma, glaciers crash into the ocean, grotesque creatures lurk in deep caves follow noted National Geographic explorer and photographer Carsten Peters as he shows … OL20023993W
This is my continent This is my continent Lisa Bullard,Paula J. Becker,Intuitive A young narrator learns about continents! This book explores what a continent is, looks at differences in geographical features and climates, and provides examples of different cultures. OL20050956W
Geoscientist Geoscientist Matt Mullins Explores what geoscientists do, details the education needed to become one, and discusses the future of the field. OL20637289W
Be a geologist Be a geologist Ryan Nagelhout While some scientists look to the stars, others look at the ground. Geologists are scientists who study the rocks under our feet, the soil in our gardens, and the many processes that make Earth conti… OL20892553W
Volcanologist Volcanologist Kevin Cunningham "Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to thi… OL22314267W
A look at sand, silt, and mud A look at sand, silt, and mud Cecelia H. Brannon "Describes sand, silt, and mud and their role in the rock cycle"-- OL22319520W
Shape space Shape space Cathryn Falwell A young dancer dances her way among geometric shapes. OL2669039W
The big rock The big rock Bruce Hiscock Traces the origins of a granite rock located near the Adirondack Mountains and describes how it reveals information about the history of the earth. OL3235228W
The Magic School Bus The Magic School Bus Joanna Cole To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! … OL83104W
Plate tectonics Plate tectonics Charlotte Luongo "Provides comprehensive information on the theory of plate tectonics and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher. OL9455570W
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