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Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it; only peaceful and scientific endeavours are permitted. Henry delves into the geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of the world's coldest continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs Jr., the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica-- and her father. Henry shares the importance of protecting and understand the landscape and ecosystem...
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[2024]
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"In 2022 the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope revealed stunning images of galaxies forming not long after the universe formed. That fabulous instrument is only the latest in a long list of manned and unmanned spacecraft that have unveiled knowledge of our solar system, planets orbiting other stars, giant black holes devouring all in their path, and other celestial wonders."--
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2015.
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"1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and the outcome of the American Revolution? How did the fabled...
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Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood.
Scientists from around the world are realizing that to address issues plaguing the ocean, such as dead zones,...
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"Everyone wonders what it's really like in space, but very few of us every have the chance to experience it firsthand. This captivating illustrated collection brings together stories from dozens of international astronauts who've actually been there, bringing back accounts of the fascinating, weird, often funny and awe inspiring sensations and realities of space travel in and beyond the Earth's orbit."--
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