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"Experience mankind's greatest adventure. This thrilling sci-fi original is a breathtaking ride. Charlton Heston stars as Taylor, an astronaut who crash-lands on a mysterious world where intelligent apes rule, and hunt primitive, speechless humans for sport. Soon, Taylor's life depends on the kindness of the chimpanzee scientists Cornelius and Zira and his escape to the Forbidden Zone, where he uncovers an earth-shattering secret that may hold the...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As with all things Montessori, students begin with the concrete and move to the abstract. Montessori: Planet Work introduces readers to the sun at the center of our solar system before moving outward to the eight planets. Each planet is textured for greater interactivity, and a final gatefold spread gives added spatial context. Young children will absorb the age-appropriate information and gain a better sense of their place in the universe"--From...
6) The planets
Author
Publisher
William Collins
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun's expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
After the discovery of flying saucers on Earth, pharmaceutical executives believe they hold the key to an anti-aging formula, but their plans go awry after one of the technicians, Adam Solo, an alien stuck on Earth for a thousand years, steals the formula and summons a starship to rescue him.
10) Our planet
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Publisher
Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This striking photographic companion to the groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series, from the team that brought us the original 'Planet Earth' and 'The blue planet', takes you on a journey across the globe's different biological realms to present stunning visuals of nature's most intriguing animals in action, and environmental change on a scale that must be seen to be believed"--Page [2] of cover.
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From the Namib Desert to Patagonia, only a handful of places on Earth can claim to be largely unchanged. Isolated from the rest of the world, these places have been protected from the most damaging effects of human interference. Delicately balanced, species-rich, unique ecosystems. In these lands, life exists as nature intended. This series embarks on a breathtaking journey to Earth's last Edens. It visits incredible landscapes and reveals thrilling...
14) Planet Earth III
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BBC Studios
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Completing the Planet Earth trilogy, Planet Earth III explores the greatest habitats on our planet and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Filled with wonder and insight, Planet Earth III celebrates places and animals beyond our imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the most remote jungle, discover the planet's last great wild places and the astonishing strategies animals have evolved to survive. Each episode focuses on a distinct...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
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English
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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully...
19) Game : Planet
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Publisher
Blue Orange
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A world is taking shape in the palm of your hands. Take on the role of super beings and compete to create perfect worlds with the ideal conditions for wildlife to flourish. In this very unique game, each player's board is a 12-sided 3-dimensional planet core. Throughout 12 turns, select landscape tiles representing oceans, deserts, mountains or frozen lands, and arrange them on your planet to create the best ecosystems. Win Animal Cards while fulfilling...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Oceans cover more than 70% of the world--and so much science is lurking underneath that water's surface. This survey-style book explores an incredible collection of narratives, featuring fascinating facts and stories about the world's deepest seas and oceans. This is an eye-catching, comprehensive look at the creatures and plants that populate these waters and the people who have explored it, as well as a critical look at what is at stake now in...
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