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Level W

Acropolis Adventure

Adventure in Bear Valley

Albert Einstein

Alberto Salazar: An American Runner

American Sports Legends

Atlantic Crossing

Ben Franklin

Catching Air

Climbing Mountains: An Interview with Erik Weihenmayer

Desert People

Discovery in the Americas?

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

Electric Cars: History and Future

Hurricanes

Influenza

Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero

Mapping the Woods: Maps and Cartography

Microbes: Friend or Foe?

Miguel in the Secret Garden

Mummies

Ocean Quiz

Otzi: The Iceman

Pirates and Privateers

Robin Hood and the King

Ships of Discovery

The Black Stones

The Mystery of Granville Library

The Olympics: Past and Present

The World of NASCAR

The Yanomami: Deep in the Amazon

Threats to Our Atmosphere

Vikings

Threats to Our Atmosphere

nonfiction

Words Included:
   atmosphere
   chemical
   constant
   contributor
   decompose
   fossil fuel
   global warming
   greenhouse effect
   molecule
   pollutant
   precipitation
   ultraviolet radiation

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Book Summary:
Threats to Our Atmosphere is an informational book that focuses on the structure and function of Earth's protective atmosphere. The text explains the ozone layer and the possible causes and consequences of global warming. The book also explores what effects these issues have on our planet, what scientists and world leaders are doing to protect our environment, and what individuals can do to protect our sky. Photographs, diagrams, and charts support the text.

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