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Mining People mine for coal, oil, minerals, and metals. These are used for energy and as raw products to make things. In various parts of North America there are huge areas rich in one or more of these natural resources. Gillette, in Wyoming, is the coal-mining capital of the USA. Nearby is the small community of Moorcroft. The community developed from an old wild west cattle-ranching center and is now largely based on oil and coal-mining. Abo...

Trees were one of the first natural resources used by man. In North American, most native and early European settlements were set up near forests from where wood was harvested for firewood, building homes and boats, and for fortifying villages. Western Canada had, and continues to have, huge coniferous forests. McKenzie in British Columbia, Canada, is a community based on timber mills, timber supply and tourism. It has a population of 5, 450 p...

Describes the natural transformation of one type of rock into another.

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John Dalton is considered by many to be the Father of Modern Atomic Theory. Readers will learn how Dalton developed his influential theory that explains the shape, structure, and behavior of atoms. This title also explores how Daltons major breakthrough made later discoveries, such as atomic fission, possible.

This entertaining book, set in the heart of the rain forest, reveals the mysteries of this great ancient Mexican civilization with its legacy of pyramids, temples, huge cities, and golden riches. It includes features on the emperor Montezuma II, the Aztec calendar, animals that the Aztecs believed had special powers, feasts and festivals, and sacrifices to the Aztec gods.

Readers will be intrigued by the examples of codes and ciphers used by ancient and modern armies, organizations with secret rituals, mysterious designs etched into the ground, symbols of ancient royalty, and stone buildings and statues whose purpose are no longer known.

According to Greek mythology, two sea-monsters named Charybdis and Scylla created treacherous whirlpools by spewing out the water of the sea. Charybdis and Scylla waited on either side of the narrow Strait of Messina between Sicily and Italy, and satisfied their hunger by swallowing passing ships. Today, meteorologists know that extreme ocean storms are caused by weather patterns and conditions. Ocean Storm Alert! explores how whirlpools, tida...

The life cycle of the butterfly, from its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to the monarch butterfly's migration of 4, 000 miles, is explained in this title. Topics including where butterflies lay their eggs, the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly, butterfly facts and activity suggestions, and more. Full-color illustrations.

How are many people in different places around the world learning to live in a green and sustainable way? Find out how human activities such as driving cars and wasting energy are threatening our environment and putting the future of our planet at risk. Discover how people everywhere are choosing to live more sustainably by recycling, using green sources of energy, car-sharing, and reducing air travel.

Five teddy bears go out of the door. One meets a little girl. Now there are four... So who will eat the picnic?

Chemistry is a big part of our lives. It is thanks to chemistry that we have medicines to treat illness, fuel to power vehicles, clothes to wear, and food to eat. Also thanks to chemistry we have products to look after our bodies, including soap, toothpaste, and shampoo.

This entertaining book takes the problem out of understanding beginner word problems. Readers will learn how to develop a step-by-step plan or strategy to solve basic word problems.

In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Chinese myths and legends. Several ancient Chinese myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world."--Amazon.com.

Introduces the mythology of Native Americans.

This exciting title explores the groundbreaking modes of transportation that have helped define the modern age. From Henry Ford's Model T car to the bullet trains of Japan, students will travel along and learn about the monumental successes--and failures--that have driven our world ahead"--Provided by publisher.

Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. Children will learn about: - the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children - traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings - the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle - traditions of...

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