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Twelfth Planet: Earth Chronicles 1 by Zecharia Sitchin
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: Earth Chronicles S.
Weaving the story of humanity's origins by means of archaeology, mythology, and ancient texts, Zecharia Sitchin documents extraterrestrial involvement in Earth's history in "The 12th Planet." Focusing primarily on ancient Sumeria, he reveals with awesome precision a complete history of the Solar System ...Show more
Tyrannosaurus Rex by Gabriel Ben; Ugueto Garrod
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extinct the Story of Life on Earth Ser.
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun ...Show more
Villainy Victorious - Mission Earth Volume 9 by L. Ron Hubbard
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fiction | Series: Mission Earth Ser.
Earth is rising in the House of Voltar . . . And there'll be hell to pay! That's right. The invasion is on . . . and it's coming soon to a galaxy near you. The action couldn't be hotter, and the plot couldn't be more diabolical. Earth is coming to Voltar-and the Voltarians won't know what hit them. Murd ...Show more
Volcano: Nature and Culture by James Hamilton
Category: Science | Series: Earth S.
For years, tourists have trekked across cracked rock at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano to witness the awe-inspiring sight of creeping lava and its devastating effects on the landscape. In 2010, Eyjafjallajokull erupted in Iceland, stranding travellers as a cloud of ash covered western and northern Europe, cau ...Show more
Voyage of Vengeance - Mission Earth Volume 7 by L. Ron Hubbard
Category: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fiction | Series: Mission Earth Ser.
The end is near! The Voltarian terrorists have won! Earth is history! But don't believe everything you read. Or hear. Or see. Because the road to victory is paved with bad intentions-and lies, betrayal and deception are all in play. So who are the players in this treacherous game . . . ? Countess Krak: ...Show more
Wars of Gods & Men: Earth Chronicles 3 by Zecharia Sitchin
Category: Fiction | Series: Earth Chronicles Ser.
The Earth Chronicles series, in six voumes, deals with the history and prehistory of Earth and humankind. Each book in the series, based upon information written on clay tablets by the ancient civilizations of the Near East, records the fantastic and real battles that occurred between the original creat ...Show more
Waterfall: Nature and Culture by Brian James Hudson
Category: Culture | Series: Earth S.
With their fountains of glistening spray, overwhelming roar and terrifying might, waterfalls are extraordinary features of the natural world. While many flock to sites such as Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls, until now the rich cultural background of these natural wonders has been neglected. The beauti ...Show more
Weird Weather and Changing Climates - What's Happening to Our Planet and How Can You Help? by Hannah Wilson
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Earth Action Ser.
Includes ideas for activities readers can do such as crafting, plus simple experiments to monitor rainfall or to understand the science behind events such as melting ice.
What on Earth: Birds by Mike Unwin; Paulina Morgan
Category: Children's Educational | Series: What on Earth? Ser.
The book is compiled of three different types of pages: Explore, Investigate and Create. Explore pages look at facts and knowledge about birds, teaching children how they fly, why they migrate and more. Investigate pages are activities and experiments which allow children to investigate the anatomy and ...Show more
When Time Began: Earth Chronicles 5 by Zecharia Sitchin
Category: Fiction | Series: Earth Chronicles Ser.
They came to Earth thousands of years ago to usher in mankind's first New Age of scientific growth and spiritual enlightenment. Under the guidance of these ancient visitors from the heavens, human civilisation flourished - as revolutionary advances in art, science and thought swept through the inhabited ...Show more
Where on Earth? Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life - The Amazing History of Earth's Most Incredible Animals by DK; Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Where on Earth? Ser.
This unique atlas takes kids back in time to where dinosaurs roamed as it explores each continent, revealing fossil sites and stories on every map. It contains more than 50 profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, and makes every animal come to life using breathtaking computer-generated imag ...Show more
Wildland Fire Science - Principles and Application by Francisco Castro Rego; Chad Hoffman; Paulo M. Fernandes; Penelope Morgan
Category: Science | Series: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment Ser.
Part I: Introduction.- Part II: Combustion and Heat transfer processes.- Chapter 1: Ignition: Chemical Conditions.- Chapter 2: Chemical Processes: From Fuel to Smoke.- Chapter 3: Heat Production.-Chapter 4: Heat for pre-ignition and flames.-Chapter 5: Heat transfer.-Part III: Vegetation fuels, fire beha ...Show more