STEM: Earth Science
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Aprender sobre el carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural (Finding Out about Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la mayoría de la energía que usamos proviene de carbón, el petróleo y el gas natural? ¿Cómo recolectan los trabajadores estos combustibles fósiles? ¿Y qué efectos tienen estos… Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía eólica (Finding Out about Wind Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que el mismo viento que te revuelve el cabello puede usarse para generar energía? Pero, ¿cómo exactamente se aprovecha el viento? ¿Y cuál es el efecto sobre el medioambiente? Lee este Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía geotérmica (Finding Out about Geothermal Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la gente puede excavar y utilizar el calor de la Tierra para producir energía? Esta energía geotérmica puede alimentar tu computadora y calentar o enfriar tu hogar. Pero, ¿cómo se Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía hidráulica (Finding Out about Hydropower)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que se puede convertir la energía del agua corriente en electricidad? Esta energía hidráulica puede hacer funcionar la computadora y las luces de tu hogar. Pero, ¿cómo se obtiene… Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía nuclear (Finding Out about Nuclear Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que los diminutos átomos que componen toda la materia contienen enormes cantidades de energía? Esta energía, llamada energía nuclear, puede alimentar el televisor y el refrigerador de Read More →
Aprender sobre la energía solar (Finding Out about Solar Energy)
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ en español — ¿Qué son las fuentes de energía? (What Are Energy Sources?)
¿Sabías que la luz del sol que calienta tu piel en un día soleado se puede utilizar para producir energía? Pero, ¿cómo se recolecta la luz solar y se convierte en energía que podamos usar? ¿Y Read More →
Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources
Ice in the Arctic is disappearing—and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously Read More →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
A mighty river. A long history. For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha… Read More →
Biomass Energy
From the Series Energy Evolutions
What is biomass energy and how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy… Read More →
Chasing the Storm: Tornadoes, Meteorology, and Weather Watching
Huge, towering clouds build up in the sky—it's a super cell. The Doppler radar indicates that the system is rotating. But is there a funnel? Is it touching the ground? Only a storm chaser can Read More →
Climate Change and Air Quality
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
Exhaust from cars and factories pollutes Earth's air more each day. But does our air quality contribute to Earth's changing climate? And can climate change affect the air we breathe? Discover Read More →
Climate Change and Energy Technology
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
Our climate is changing fast, partly because of our energy use. Everything from turning on a light to driving a car consumes energy. Can new energy technology help combat climate change?… Read More →
Climate Change and Extreme Storms
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
Extreme storms like hurricanes and blizzards are happening more often. Is this because of climate change? Read this book to discover the relationship between storms and climate change. You… Read More →
Climate Change and Life on Earth
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
Animals and plants all over the world are struggling to survive. Their food supply is decreasing, and their habitats are shrinking. Is climate change to blame? Discover how climate change… Read More →
Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
Rapidly increasing sea levels are endangering coastal wildlife and contributing to major floods worldwide. In the future, some coastal cities may even be underwater. But what is behind this… Read More →
Climate Change and Rising Temperatures
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Climate Change
What's the difference between climate and weather? What effect do rising temperatures have on Earth? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more. You'll find out how scientists… Read More →
Climate Migrants: On the Move in a Warming World
Around the world, from US coastal towns to island nations of the Pacific and the deserts of Africa, people are in danger of losing their homes. Some have already fled. Others know they are… Read More →
Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters Are Losing Oxygen
Times are tough for shrimpers and fishers in the Gulf of Mexico. The animals they rely on for their livelihood are harder to find. Every summer a dead zone—a region of low oxygen—emerges in… Read More →
Disaster Zone — Hardcover Set
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been ravaged by enormous natural disasters with unthinkable destructive forces. From epic earthquakes and fearsome floods to… Read More →
Earth in Danger — Hardcover Set
From the Series Earth in Danger
Earth in Danger is a series that visits topics that are grabbing worldwide attention because of climate change. Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Pollution, Sustainable Living, Future… Read More →
Energy Evolutions — Hardcover Set
From the Series Energy Evolutions
The energy industry is evolving—and fast. Find out why fossil fuels are being fast-tracked into history and how cleaner, greener, and science-smart energy is helping us build a sustainable… Read More →
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
From the Series When Nature Attacks
Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis Read More →
Extreme Fires and Floods
From the Series When Nature Attacks
In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire—a battle that might last for… Read More →
Extreme Hurricanes and Tornadoes
From the Series When Nature Attacks
Imagine facing a storm so vast you can only see it all from space, or winds that uproot trees and hurl cars in the air. The unleashed power of extreme storms can flatten homes and drown… Read More →