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From raindrop to tap / by Bright, Michael.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Essential water -- The blue planet -- The water cycle -- Water and the weather -- Natural water sources -- Storing water -- Electricity from water -- Water treatment -- Water for the home -- Water at work -- Water use in the home -- How to save water -- Drinking water -- Clean water for everyone -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.Guided reading: R.LSC
Subjects: Water-supply; Water consumption;
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A perfect planet [videorecording] : the story of Earth's power and fragility / by Attenborough, David,1926-narrator.; Cordey, Huw,television director.; Shoolingen-Jordan, Nicholas,television director.; BBC Studios,distributor.;
David Attenborough, narrator.Originally broadcast on television in 2021.Planet Earth is perfect. It orbits at the perfect distance from the sun; it tilts at just the right angle, and it has a moon just large enough to hold it in place. On top of that, the day-to-day workings of the planet naturally serve to nurture its plants and animals.The five-part series will show how the forces of nature, weather, ocean currents, solar energy, and volcanoes, drive, shape, and support Earth's great diversity of life.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Science television programs.; Television mini-series.; Ecology.; Earth sciences.;
For private home use only.
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Why is it hot? : weather with the very hungry caterpillar / by Carle, Eric.; Carle, Eric.;
Learn why it gets hot outside with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes hot weather happen. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!
Subjects: Board books.; Atmospheric temperature; Humidity; Weather;
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Weather for dummies / by Cox, John D.,author.;
"A handy reference to the awesome forces of nature we witness every day. For anyone who is dazzled by dramatic displays of wind, thunder, and lightning, Weather For Dummies is an indispensable guide to the basic science behind these daily phenomena. From frontal systems to jet streams, this book gives you the tools you need to understand the climate around you. It includes: explanations for the hottest weather topics including El Nino, global warming, and more; a color insert filled with weather maps and photos of weather phenomena; resources such as Web sites, weather organizations, and publications; fascinating information on clouds--from the wispy cirrus to the bubbling mammatus; and fun weather experiments anyone can do"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Meteorology.; Weather.;
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Spark / by Durst, Sarah Beth.;
Naturally quiet since birth, Mina and her stormbeast, Pixit, lead others like themselves in defying authority and attempting to spread the truth that Alorria's idyllic weather comes at a steep cost.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Quietude; Dragons; Weather;
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A skyscraper reaches up / by Burns, Kylie.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses, and index."Engineers design skyscrapers to help solve the challenge of making room for a large number of people on a small piece of land. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tall buildings stable. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to create skyscrapers that can withstand weight, weather, natural disasters-and time!"--Provided by publisher.Grades 4-6.Guided reading: O.LSC
Subjects: Skyscrapers; Skyscrapers;
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Future weather [videorecording] / by Deller, Jenny.; Fairweather, Kristin.; Haney-Jardine, Perla,1997-; Ireland, Marin.; Jain, Anubhav.; Madigan, Amy.; Sadler, William,1950-; Taylor, Lili.; Lipstick Pictures (Firm); Virgil Films (Firm);
Editor, Shelby Siegel ; director of photography, Zak Mulligan ; music, Erik Friedlander.Amy Madigan, William Sadler, Perla Haney-Jardine, Lily Taylor, Marin Ireland, Anubhav Jain.Lauduree is a 13-year-old loner, passionate about nature and obsessed with ecological disaster. Greta, her grandmother, is a nurse jaded by alcohol and disappointment. When Lauduree is abruptly abandoned by her dreamer single mom, she decides to take survival into her own hands, forcing her and Greta to rethink their futures.PG.DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation.
Subjects: Abandoned children; Coming-of-age films.; Environmentalists; Feature films.; Grandparent and child; Grandparents as parents;
© c2013., Virgil Films,
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Sorting through spring / by Flatt, Lizann.; Barron, Ashley.;
"By observing the natural wonders of spring -- such as wet weather, animal babies, and mating calls and dances -- kids learn math concepts like pattern rules, balance, and sorting and classification"--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Sequences (Mathematics); Pattern perception; Set theory; Probabilities; Nature; Spring;
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The vegetable garden problem solver handbook : identify and manage diseases and other common problems on edible plants / by Mulvihill, Susan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook contains all-natural solutions for common problems plaguing your vegetable garden, including plant diseases, disorders, animal pests, and weather woes"--
Subjects: Organic gardening.; Vegetable gardening.; Vegetables;
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Weather permitting : twenty-five years of ice storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme climate change in Canada / by St. Clair, Chris,author.;
"For more than twenty-five years, Chris St. Clair was on the frontline of Canada's biggest weather events as a popular presenter on The Weather Network. For the first time, he shares his never-before-told stories covering the country's most awe-inspiring weather events. From the flooding of the Red River in Winnipeg to the ice storm in Montreal, the hurricanes in Newfoundland, the devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray, the hailstorm in Calgary, and the heat dome and crippling floods in British Columbia, St. Clair recalls these extreme weather events and relays their impact on communities across the country. He also follows Canadian snowbirds south to Florida and recounts their dramatic escape from record-breaking Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. A vivid personal narrative with accessible scientific explanations and meteorological analysis, Weather Permitting tells the story of how the weather has shaped the character and psyche of our nation, and is an homage to the strength and resilience of Canadian communities from coast to coast."--
Subjects: Personal narratives.; Climatic changes; Natural disasters; Severe storms;
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