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1) Mountains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a children's study of the mountains of the world and discusses mountain ranges, how mountains are formed, volcanoes, mining, recreational uses, and ways to protect mountain areas and the animals that live there.
2) Deserts
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the world's deserts and discusses what creates a desert, desert animals, annual rainfall, what an oasis is, and how people live and survive in the desert.
3) Plains
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple introduction to plains.
4) Rivers
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how rivers flow, how they shape the earth, how they are used for trade and sport, and why they must be protected, introducing such terms as "mouth" and "delta.".
5) Forests
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to forests, looks at different types of forests, discusses the uses of trees, and examines efforts to replant and protect the forests.
6) Coasts
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides a definition of a coast, looks at some of the different landforms, plants, animals, and other natural features of coasts, and discusses the dangers posed to coasts by pollution.
7) Islands
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to islands, explaining what they are, looking at different types of islands, discussing island wildlife, fishing, and farming, and examining ways to enjoy and protect islands.
8) Lakes
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to lakes, explaining what they are and how they form, discussing the various uses of lake water, and providing information about dams, lake activities, and protection efforts.
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