A Child's Introduction to the Environment

A Child's Introduction to the Environment
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762499478

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Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet—and learn how your experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment. This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector. Packed with facts, experiments, and a removable poster with tips on how to save the planet, this comprehensive guide will inspire kids and their families to think about our planet in new ways and help keep it beautiful and healthy for years to come.

A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration

A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration
Author: Michael E. Bakich
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2022
Genre: Life support systems (Space environment)
ISBN: 9780762478842

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We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's Introduction series. Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich amd Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration-past, present and future!

A Child's Introduction to the World

A Child's Introduction to the World
Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1579128327

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Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762469668

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This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry can be fun -- especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history -- from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou -- and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.

The Story of the Orchestra

The Story of the Orchestra
Author: Robert Levine
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781579121488

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Describes the orchestra and includes information on composers, instruments, and the conductor.

Textbook of Children's Environmental Health

Textbook of Children's Environmental Health
Author: Philip J. Landrigan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2013
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199929572

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The first-ever Textbook of Children's Environmental Health codifies the knowledge base in this rapidly emerging field and offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide for public health officers, clinicians and researchers working to improve child health.

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
Author:
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762495499

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This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.

A Child's Introduction to Natural History

A Child's Introduction to Natural History
Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780316311366

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In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world.Highlighting every kingdom of life--plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals--the book is also full of charming and witty illustrations by Meredith Hamilton plus 30 photographs throughout. The book delves into topics like geology; prehistoric times, including fossils and dinosaurs; how animals move and fly; evolution; biomes; and more. Sidebars throughout offer biographies of naturalists like Charles Darwin, Mary Anning, and Charles Henry Turner. Also includes fun, hands-on projects for kids to do on their own or with adults and 5 origami patterns to create your own paper fox, whale, penguin, and more. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this is an entertaining and educational look at our natural history.

Physics of the Earth’s Space Environment

Physics of the Earth’s Space Environment
Author: Gerd Prölss
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642971237

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Presents the experimental results while explaining the underlying physics on the basis of simple reasoning and agumentation. Assumes only basic knowledge of of fundamental physics and mathematics as usually required for introductory college courses in science or engineering curricula. Derives more specifics of selected topics as each phenomenon considered ,epmasizing an intuitive over a rigorous mathematical approach. Directed at a broad group of readers and students.

My Earth, My Home

My Earth, My Home
Author: Yolanda Kondonassis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1510770186

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A colorful discussion of conservation that will entertain and educate any child! My Earth, My Home gently guides young readers through a conversation that illuminates the concept of global connection and environmental cause and effect. An engaging text and more than forty full-color illustrations provide an opportunity for discussing and understanding not only what we can do to save our planet, but why it is so important. Also included are a Messy Planet Action Plan, as well as an Earth-Smart Dictionary. Called “the perfect children’s introduction to environmental issues” by Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, this book encourages maturity, ownership, and problem-solving discussion among kids and their parents, teachers, or caregivers. It is a must for every school and family library.