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by Barbara Kerley

* "Kerley's structure is in alternating transcripts of a recording for an unknown reader, and a third-person account of Theo's life with various sections labeled with geographic place names from the moon. The space capsule assignment reveals much about earthlings, and Mr.

Encyclopedia of Planet Earth: Encyclopedia of Planet Earth

by Anna Claybourne

Packed with stunning photos, beautiful illustrations, and engaging details, this comprehensive overview of the structure and development of our planet explores climate and weather, earthquakes and volcanoes, plants and animals, and much more.

The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming

by Laurie David , Cambria Gordon

Irreverent and entertaining, Down-to-Earth is filled with fact about global warming and its disastrous consequences, loads of photos and illustrations, as well as suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities.

Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution

by Steve Jenkins Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth. Many millions more lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct and others lived on?

Every Minute on Earth

by Steve Murrie , Matthew Murrie Illustrated by Mary Anne Lloyd

In the minute it could take you to read this page, the Earth will be hit by 6,000 lightning strikes; 2,137 pounds of popcorn will be eaten; 10,000 pieces of skin will be lost from your body; 21,000 pizzas will be baked; 954 camera phones will be sold worldwide; the International Space Station will travel 289 miles in

Flush

by Carl Hiaasen

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Hoot

by Carl Hiaasen

Unfortunately, Roy's first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn't been sinking his thumbs into Roy's temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy.