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"Many people know that valleys are areas of low land, but they may be unaware of all the different kinds of valleys that exist and how they're formed. Readers will learn this and much more about valleys with the help of this innovative volume. Vivid photographs show examples of valleys, helping readers learn to identify these landforms, an important part of the elementary social studies curriculum. Accessible text introduces key earth science concepts,...
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"In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this informative guide, readers don't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these fascinating features. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with vibrant photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills. This engaging volume reinforces key science and social studies curricula...
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"Many young readers have heard of canyons. Maybe they've even seen one on a family vacation or school trip. However, they may not understand what makes something a canyon or exactly how canyons are formed. Readers of this innovative volume learn to identify canyons and find out how, over many years, rushing rivers can cut through rock to create these breathtaking landforms. Manageable sections of text are paired with attention-grabbing photographs,...
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"Plateaus are sometimes called tablelands-a nickname that makes sense, since these features' flat tops often resemble the smooth surface of a table. Readers of this captivating title learn all about these unique landforms, from how they form their signature flat tops to where they can be found around the world. Accessible text is paired with eye-catching photographs, helping readers learn to identify these remarkable landforms, an important part of...
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"Hills may seem like a fairly simple landform, but when you delve into the different types of hills that exist, how they're formed, and how they impact the world around them, there's much to be learned. This engaging guide offers a detailed summary of these fascinating features. Colorful photographs show a variety of different kinds of hills and help readers learn to identify the landforms when they see them. Age-appropriate text presents accessible...
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"It may seem like there's not much to be learned about vast, flat areas with no trees. But, taking up more than one-third of Earth's land, plains are important parts of the planet. From size, locations, and relationship to other parts of the environment, this engaging guide helps readers learn all about plains. Colorful photographs show examples of this type of land and help readers learn to recognize them. Age-appropriate text offers a variety of...