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The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.
2) Comets
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IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about comets. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Drawing on the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination, a renowned astronomer and science communicator takes us on an immersive tour of the universe to view ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer, including the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars.
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A blueprint for how our world will change in response to the next ten years of rapid technological disruption. The authors investigate how exponentially accelerating technologies will impact our daily lives and society as a whole. They probe the science of technological convergence and how it will reinvent every part of our lives, including transportation, retail, advertising, education, health, entertainment, food, and finance.
5) The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, And The Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life
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"How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But in the last 150 years, we have extended our day-and in doing so have forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living...
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Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own. Filled with important facts and gorgeous illustrations,...
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"From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book and embark on a journey through space as you meet key figures in history, explore careers in astronomy, uncover some of the solar system's biggest mysteries, and more. Bring celestial objects into focus through more than 160 images, illustrations, and diagrams that provide a close-up look into our solar...
10) Rhino vs. hippo
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Contains facts about rhinoceros and hippopotamus, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
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"Life just gets better and better for health guru and American sweetheart Suzanne Somers as the years pass--and so do her books! At 72, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Knockout and Ageless is back with revolutionary insights and advice from the best and brightest minds in the field of anti-aging. Learn how to keep your hairy shiny, your heart strong, your hormones renewed, and your mind as sharp as ever"--
12) Bird show
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Celebrates the beauty and diversity of some of the world's most remarkable birds, introducing amateur ornithologists to familiar and exotic species and their vibrant colors, patterns and other feathered features.
13) Lobster vs.Crab
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Contains facts about lobsters and crabs, comparing such aspects as their sizes and abilities, and what the outcome would be if they were to fight each other.
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The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Grain Brain and his son, also a medical doctor, explore how modern culture threatens to rewire our brains and damage our health, offering a practical plan for healing. Includes a ten-day practical program with meal plan and recipes.
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"Jump into the ring to see which creatures earn their stripes in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned the next champion? Wolverines and weasels battle it out for nastiest reputation. Chameleons and cuttlefish vie for the most colorful crown. Scorpions and jellyfish make their case as the venom victor. But wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on...
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"What do a cuckoo who abandons her own egg and a frog who fakes his own death have in common? They're two of the most wanted creatures in the animal kingdom! In this hilarious nonfiction book, readers will meet 13 badly behaved creatures and the detective who's on the hunt to restore order to the animal kingdom. Each animal is wanted for a particular crime -- and spitting, lying, stealing and destruction of property are just a few of the ways these...
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"The marble halls of the Federal Reserve have always held secrets; for decades the Fed did the utmost to preserve its room to maneuver, operating behind the scenes as much as possible. Yet over the past two decades, this elite world of bankers and economists speaking a language that only monetary experts could understand has been forced to change its ways. Amid rising inequality, weakening global economic prospects, and a pandemic, the central bank...
20) Castles
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This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India.
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