Bert Wilberforce (280 results)

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The most amazing and engrossing facts about the sun are found in this stellar volume, including its structure, temperature, and age. Readers will learn about the twinkling lights they see in the night sky, which are other stars light-years away. This motivating book with its incredible images and entertaining narrative is a must for every space science collection. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond. Understanding our galaxy and others will help them comprehend more about how the universe works. Your readers will discover many amazing and memorable facts about galaxies, including their differing shapes, numbers of stars, and constant movement. They'll especially love the mind-boggling images of the depths of space. "Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond. Understanding our galaxy and others will help them comprehend more about how the universe works"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important information about black holes, such as how scientists locate them and their significance in a star's life cycle. Amazing photographs support critical concepts and inspire a true appreciation of the spectacles of space. "Black holes are neither holes nor black. In fact, they're invisible and packed with matter. Future astronomers will find out many more . facts about these space phenomena in this . book"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the Make the Grade fact boxes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth's only natural satellite with this vivid volume full of beautiful photographs of the moon in all its phases. They'll learn about the moon's size, its effect on Earth's tides, and what exactly they can expect if they ever touch down on its surface. Accessible text, intriguing fact boxes, and beneficial diagrams throughout this book will engage readers. "Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth's only natural satellite in this . volume, full of . photographs of the moon in all its phases"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Americans' large-scale movement west during the 1800s stemmed from several events. The discovery of gold in California, the Mormon migration west, the transcontinental railroad, and the search for farmland propelled many people in the East across the continent. This valuable volume highlights the major causes and effects of the push westward, highlighting important topics such as Native American displacement and the construction of the Erie Canal. Sidebars, fact boxes, maps, and historical images support readers as they develop an understanding of the many events that expanded the United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. People may have been living in North America 30,000 years ago! Archaeologists are constantly looking for information about how these early people arrived and how they survived. What is known is that the arrival of Europeans forever changed the lives of the Indigenous tribes living in America, often with tragic results. Still, many cultures endured with their languages, customs, and spiritual beliefs intact. This essential book, replete with fascinating historical images, fact boxes, and sidebars, spotlights the information about Native peoples that students of U.S. history need to know. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, and like these revolting fantasy creatures, these bats really do drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don't harm people; they're much more interested in the blood of livestock and forest animals. Their bites are so small that they're often undetected by the animals they feed on. Readers will be fascinated by these eerie creatures as well as the awesome photographs of vampire bats in the wild. "Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, . bat really do[es] drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don't harm people; they're much more interested in the blood of livestock and forest animals. Readers will be fascinated by these . creatures as well as the . photographs of vampire bats in the wild"--Amazon.com. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Everyone finds some kind of food distasteful. That might be broccoli for some or olives for others. This book puts those foods into perspective, and young readers will eat it up. They'll learn that bird parents will do anything to bring their chicks the nutrition they need and in a form they can ingest. That sometimes means chicks eat vomit. The accessible text explains this "fowl" behavior as well as other captivating facts that will motivate even reluctant readers. Everyone finds some kind of food distasteful. That might be broccoli for some or olives for others. This book puts those foods into perspective, and young readers will eat it up. They'll learn that bird parents will do anything to bring their chicks the nutrition they need and in a form they can ingest. That sometimes means chicks eat vomit. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Young naturalists learn early that when butterflies and moths first hatch from an egg, they're in the form of caterpillars. They probably don't know that as caterpillars grow, they shed skin, and then eat it. Readers will find this entertaining and accessible look at these ubiquitous larvae exceptionally informative. Carefully chosen photographs support the text and key science vocabulary. Young naturalists learn early that when butterflies and moths first hatch from an egg, theyre in the form of caterpillars. They probably dont know that as caterpillars grow, they shed skin, and then eat it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In pictures, polar bears look almost like teddy bears. With their fluffy fur and chubby body, it's almost possible to believe they'd make a good pet, until they're on the hunt for seals. This amusing and informative book explains simple but important facts about polar bears and why they wouldn't make a good addition to the family. These North Pole-dwelling mammals are just too big and carnivorous to play fetch in the backyard. Beautiful photographs of these bears in the wild aid in reading comprehension of this low-ATOS text. "This . book explains simple but important facts about polar bears and why they wouldn't make a good addition to the family"--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Some studies of early America highlight events such as the first Thanksgiving and the establishment of different colonies. But true historians realize that American history is tightly bound to the history of enslavement in the Americas. This carefully researched volume presents the difficult topic of American slavery sensitively yet comprehensively. Readers will learn about the European slave trade and how and why it expanded to the American colonies. They'll also learn how slavery repeatedly threatened to tear the nation apart for decades before the Civil War. Historical images and thoughtful fact boxes and sidebars enhance the text's critical ideas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The culture of the United States was developing even before the nation was established during the American Revolution. Life in the British colonies of North America provided much of the foundation for the country. This significant volume, an engaging look back in time, invites readers to learn about the colonial period, including European settlement, schools and education, and the colonies' relationships with Native Americans. Interesting fact boxes and sidebars, a timeline and maps, and striking historical images help readers imagine life in the colonies from their establishment to the revolution. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth's only natural satellite with this vivid volume full of beautiful photographs of the moon in all its phases. They'll learn about the moon's size, its effect on Earth's tides, and what exactly they can expect if they ever touch down on its surface. Accessible text, intriguing fact boxes, and beneficial diagrams throughout this book will engage readers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.