Mountain Building: How Mountains Grow

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Science Giants: Earth & Space
Science Giants: Earth & Space
By Alan Ticotsky
Science Giants: Earth & Space offers you and your students opportunities to read about and explore the important discoveries in Earth and space science. Each topic includes a hands-on exploration activity designed to illustrate scientific principles and defines key terms to build students' vocabulary.
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Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme

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Do Bean Plants Grow Better in Soil or in Water?

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