Science

The End of the Line: Where have all the fish gone? (2009)

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Humans have long regarded the world's oceans as vast and inexhaustible. Now, we have learned otherwise.

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High

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2009

The End of the Line: Where have all the fish gone?

The Last Ocean: The Toothfish and the Battle for Antarctica's Soul (2012)

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The Ross Sea, Antarctica is the most pristine marine ecosystem on Earth. Scientists describe it as a 'living laboratory', a place that can teach us about the workings of all marine ecosystems. But the fishing industry recently found its way to the Ross Sea, targeting Antarctic toothfish and, unless fishing is stopped, the natural balance of the Ross Sea will be lost forever.

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The Last Ocean: The Toothfish and the Battle for Antarctica's Soul

Planet Ocean (2012)

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Planet Ocean captures extraordinary images of our remarkable oceans—the source of all life on our planet.

Filmed by directors Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Michael Pitiot, along with an outstanding team of international underwater cinematographers in partnership with OMEGA and with the scientific support of Tara Expeditions.

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Middle

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01:33

Caldecott Connections to Science 1991-1995

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Take advantage of the appeal and power of Caldecott award literature to extend and promote learning across the curriculum. In these three volumes the author demonstrates how to use award-winning books as springboards to science, social studies learning, and language arts in the library and classroom-and to expand student awareness and appreciation of illustration techniques. For each Caldecott title there is background information on the illustrations, curriculum connections, lesson plans, and support materials for teaching.

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Shan Glandon

Apocalypse How (2009)

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Conspiracy theorists insist the apocalypse will arrive in 2012, based on the predictions of ancient Mayan astronomers. But no matter what year it is, the question remains: How will it happen? Will the apocalypse come from the earth's core, the skies, or the depths of space? Could the end of all life on Earth begin with a rogue asteroid or gamma rays from nearby stars?

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High

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01:28

Science

The End of the Line: Where have all the fish gone? (2009)

The Last Ocean: The Toothfish and the Battle for Antarctica's Soul (2012)

Planet Ocean (2012)

Caldecott Connections to Science 1991-1995

Apocalypse How (2009)

Earthquakes

How Does a Hurricane Form?

How Does a Hurricane Form?

A Trail Through Leaves: The Journal as a Path to Place by Hannah Hinchman

Selections from the Field Journal of William Duncan Strong (Honduras, 1933)

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