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[2016]., Gareth Stevens Call No: 597.8 MAH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn t always this way. Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book introduces readers to the science concepts of evolution as well as the features that classify an animal as a reptile. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index.
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Juvenile Call No: 553.8 7 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to amethysts, where they are found, geodes, what makes them valuable, and amethysts in history.
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2016., Gareth Stevens Call No: 553.8 MAH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Gems Nature's JewelsSummary Note: The amethyst has been a desirable gem for thousands of years. Today, the purple stones are mined all over the world and set into brilliant jewelry. Readers learn the geologic process that creates an amethyst as well as how the presence of iron or manganese may contribute to its color. Interesting fact boxes add even more detail to the main content, which covers topics supportive of the science and social studies curriculums. Full-color photographs bring readers close to this precious gem both polished and set and in its natural state inside a geode. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Graphic Organizers, Full-color photographs.