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Immanuel's Kant's groundbreaking work, considered to be among the most influential philosophical texts in the Western canon Familiar to philosophy students through the centuries, The Critique of Pure Reason is in many ways Kant's magnum opus. First published in 1781, it seeks to define what can be known by reason alone without evidence from experience. Kant begins by defining a posteriori knowledge, which is gained through the senses, versus a priori...
4) Color
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book discusses what colors and pigments are, where you will find them in everyday life, and how people use them.
6) Hot and Cold
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book discusses how we know how hot or cold something is, why things melt and freeze, and how people measure and use temperature.
7) Materials
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book tells what materials are, where they come from, how people use them, and how they can be recycled.
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"The coniferous forest biome is made up of cone-bearing trees such as pines, firs and spruce, as well as a varied assortment of other organisms adapted to live in this unique region. Coniferous forests will take students on a fun-filled trip from Asia to North America to explore these treasured woodlands, taking an up-close look at their shared characteristics while discovering the animal and plant life that call this biome home. An interview with...
14) Deserts
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Deserts cover nearly one-fifth of the Earth's land surface. Even in these sand-filled expanses that dot the globe, much life can be found, from plants like cacti and sagebrush to well-adapted animals such as the Gila monster and the sidewinder. Discover how the process of desertification continually changes more land into deserts each and every year. A hands-on demonstration helps explain the different adaptations used by plants and animals to conserve...
15) Grasslands
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Students will examine the importance of grassland regions and participate in a hands-on experiment to measure the moisture content of soil. An ecologist also discusses how scientists are restoring grassland regions to their original state.
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
" ... In Marine ecosystems, students will explore saltwater environments -- from shorelines to coral reefs -- and learn about the fish, plants, mammals, and insects that depend on each other for survival in this aquatic biome. Examine concepts such as salinity and currents, and find out about the three major life zones found in ocean waters. A fun, hands-on experiment allows students to discover how brine shrimp have adapted to changes in salt concentration,...
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Students will discover how the species of the rainforest have adapted to the temperature and humidity, and why the threat of its destruction will have a far-reaching impact on our planet. A visit with an ecologist at the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico examines the work underway to restore the population of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot, while a hands-on investigation demonstrates the vital role that rainforests play in recycling water....
18) Tundra
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Students get a close-up look at the fragile biome that covers 20% of the world's surface from the polar regions to the mountaintops of Europe and North America. Students can also participate in an experiment that demonstrates why tundra plants are dark in color.
20) Sound Waves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Sound Waves explores the creation and motion of sound waves in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary...
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