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"True planets, dwarf planets, and exoplanets--what's the difference? Find out the three rules scientists use to decide what makes a planet. Discover how they continue to search outside our solar system for a planet like Earth"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the artifacts of ancient Italy's cultures and discusses the history of these objects, art works, and pieces of architecture.
Introduces the life of John Muir, who immigrated from Scotland as a boy and became a naturalist who explored the wonders of the American West, an advocate for the establishment of national parks, and the founder of the Sierra Club.
"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence"--Provided by publisher.
Who is "Little E"? Readers will find the answer to this question in Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Jr. was raised in the world of racing. This book tells the story of this well-known NASCAR driver from a very famous racing family, and shows why he is considered one of today's most popular NASCAR drivers.
Imagine a car fueled by chocolate, factories that run on sugarcane, or a whole city that gets its electric power from huge water tanks filled with tiny plants. with the right methods, scientists can turn many different kinds of crops, grasses, weeds, and garbage into energy sources. Biofuels shows the exciting and surprising ways that fuels made from living things are solving some of the world's energy problems.
Provide young readers with a better understanding of what causes these weather events and how to stay safe should a dangerous situation arise. With simple text and large, outstanding photos, readers will not only be informed, but also gain an appreciation of these awesome phenomenons.
In a sport known for its brash personalities, risk-takers, and speed demons, Matt Kenseth is something of an oddity. He is the perfect illustration of the truism that Slow and steady in the race. Known as a conservative driver who plays clean, drives patiently, and slowly but relentlessly moves to the front of the pack, Kenseth is routinely in the Top 15 race finishers and near the top of the NASCAR Cup series point totals, even though he wins few races outright. In fact, in 2003 he earned the Winston Cup Championship even though he won only one race that season. Though a quiet, steady, unassuming presence on and off the track, he has had his share of dust-ups with leading NASCAR drivers like Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, and Kevin Harvick. Quiet and conservative, but no push over, Kenseth prefers to prove his mettle on the track.
Despite the influence of African American music and study as a worldwide phenomenon, no comprehensive and fully annotated reference tool currently exists that covers the wide range of genres. This much needed bibliography fills an important gap in this research area and will prove an indispensable resource for librarians and scholars studying African American music and culture.
Describes naval destroyers, their tasks, and what their crews do.