Sunlight, animal light, artificial light, the speed of light; reflection, refraction, shadows, colors, wavelengths—all explained in a new and illuminating book.

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The oddities of the plant kingdom cataloged for the reader's delight and disgust: from meat-eating to poisonous plants.

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Rivers of Fire

by Monica Halpern

Published 12 September 2006
A close look at the beauty and destructive power of volcanoes and how scientists study them.

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For an enlightening look into the mysteries of marine life, it's not even necessary to leave the shore. Just look down through the water in a tide pool, and see a world in miniature. Discover how tide pools form, what cool plants and animals live within them, and how you can safely explore tide pools on your own! Once you know what you're looking for, you'll find a whole new world of underwater wonder will open up to you!

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Science Chapters

by Monica Halpern

Published 11 March 2008