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4) Gases
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Though one of the three most common states of matter on Earth, gases, as they are most often invisible, can be tough for young students to conceptualize. This book offers clarity in the form of straightforward diagrams and easy-to-understand text. Readers will comprehend such physical science concepts as evaporation, condensation, compressibility, fluidity, and volume with ease.
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Focusing on the universal laws, characteristics, and tendencies common to nearly all gases, this book is an excellent primer on how gases behave and react under various typical laboratory and real-world conditions. It provides compelling profiles of the scientists who discovered many gases, pioneered our understanding of them, and formulated many of the "Gas laws." The book features an intriguing section on the practical uses of gases in our everyday...
9) Gases
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[1970]
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English
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Discusses how scientists throughout history discovered the existence and characteristics of various gases.
10) Gases
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[2003]
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A simple introduction to what gases are, how they behave when heated or under pressure, and some other properties of gases.
11) Gases
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[2013]
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"Can you breathe it? Can you put your hand through it? If so, it might be a gas. Gases have no color, shape, or size" -- P. [4] of cover.
13) Climate change
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[2010]
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English
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Describes the effects of climate change on the environment, discussing the oceans, greenhouse gasses, rising sea levels, increasing insect populations, and ways to conserve.
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First published for an adult readership, The Weather Makers got kudos for its solid science and powerful message. Now this accessible edition speaks directly to young adults, offering a clear look at the history of climate change, how matters will unfold over the next century, and what we can do to prevent a cataclysmic future. Newly featured are twenty-five practical tips for living a greener lifestyle--at home, in school, in the community, and ultimately,...
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