Sand wars is a surprising investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet. Due to the high demand for sand, the planet's reserves are being threatened. Three-quarters of the world's beaches are in decline and bound to disappear as victims of erosion, or of sand smuggling. Triggered by building construction, smuggling bands, or "sand mafias," plunder beaches and rivers for this highly prized commodity. Sand has quietly infiltrated...

Spider-Man tries to capture the villain known as Sandman, which is difficult because he is made of sand.

"Earth's oceans are gull of mighty sharks. Their speed, stealth, and strength make them the perfect predators. from giant great whites to sneaky goblin sharks, these creatures rule the waters. Are you ready to dive in and swim with them?"--Back cover.

"In this book, readers will learn about sand and how it is made."--

Colorado Territory in 1864 wasn't merely the wild west, it was a land in limbo while the Civil War raged in the east and politics swirled around its potential admission to the union. The territorial governor, John Evans, had ambitions on the national stage should statehood occur, and he was joined in those ambitions by a local pastor and erstwhile Colonel in the Colorado militia, John Chivington. The decision was made to take a hardline stance against...

On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss--a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

"Show-How Guides: Slime & Sand is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started with slime and kinetic sand making. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essentials, and every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. All recipes are safe and Borax-free! Show-How Guides is a collectible, visual, step-by-step series that teach the skills...

"The story of civilization from an entirely new vantage point--the six raw materials that have shaped and will continue to shape humanity's destiny. Sand, iron, salt, oil, copper and lithium: The struggle for these fundamental materials has created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and our greed for thousands of years. It is a story that is far from finished. Though we are told we now live in a weightless world of information, we...

"In From Sand to Glass, early fluent readers learn how glass is made, from melting sand to pouring molten glass into molds to give it shape. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this item gets to be the glass that we use in many everyday items. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about glass using our safe search engine that...