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Discover why soil is an important resource in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. What's so great about soil? A lot, actually! In this book, discover how this often overlooked, or even annoying, part of nature is essential to our world. We need soil to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Soil is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Soil? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Discover why BEES are important to our world in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate a lot of plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build. With eye-catching photos, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean. They provide shelter for animals. And they can even help prevent landslides. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Trees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED. More Nature We Need:Why Do We Need Bats?Why Do We Need Bees?Why Do We Need Poop?Why Do We Need Rain?Why Do We Need Soil?

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Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.

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Discover why poo is an important resource in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, Do we really need poo? Well, the answer isYES! In this book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poo to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poo for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Poo? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled non-fiction book. Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is vital for all life on Earth! In this book, discover how this often overlooked, and sometimes annoying, part of nature is important to our world. We need rain to grow fruit and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers. Rain is even important to the air we breathe! With plentiful photos, fascinating facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Rain? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Discover why poo is an important resource in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, Do we really need poo? Well, the answer isYES! In this book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poo to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poo for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Poo? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. With eye-catching photos, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bats? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Discover why soil is an important resource in this photo-filled non-fiction book for budding young scientists. What's so great about soil? A lot, actually! In this book, discover how this often overlooked, or even annoying, part of nature is essential to our world. We need soil to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Soil is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Soil? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

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Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that’s not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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