From a raccoon scampering along the water's edge to a young fish darting between tall reeds in the shallows, wetlands are teaming with life. All of the plants and animals in this watery home rely on one another to live healthy lives. When some of that wetland life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the ocean. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Although it may be cold and dry, the tundra is full of life if you know where to look. All of the plants and animals living in this harsh land rely on one another to stay healthy. When some of that tundra life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the tundra. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
When the temperature is hot and the days are at their longest, it can only mean one thing. It's summer! This season brings sunshine, rainbows, and more. Explore all kinds of summer weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
Bees buzz around wildflowers while wildebeest graze on the grass, all watched over by a hungry lion. Grasslands are bursting with activity. And all that life relies on one another to stay healthy. When some of that life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the grassland. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
The desert may not seem like a good place to live, but many plants and animals make their homes in the dry land. In fact, life in the hot sands relies on one another to stay healthy. When some of that life is put at risk, others soon suffer. Uncover the truth about biodiversity, explore its impact on the environment, and learn what you can do to help life in the desert. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Take a trip to Thailand! Start in the city of Chiang Mai, which has a group of interesting old buildings surrounded by a moat. Then, hop in a boat to shop at a floating market. And don't forget to feed monkeys at the Lopburi Monkey Festival! Learn all about Thailand as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to the Netherlands! Start in the city of Rotterdam, where you'll find some unusual cube-shaped houses. Then, ride a boat down the canals of Giethoorn or grab a big wheel of cheese at the market. And don't forget to check out the famous Dutch windmills! Learn all about the Netherlands as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Jamaica! Start in the city of Kingston, where you can see beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea and the Blue Mountains. Then, listen to some reggae music or grab some delicious jerk chicken to eat. And don't forget to say hi to the manatees! Learn all about Jamaica as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Pakistan! Start in the city of Lahore, where you'll find the beautiful Badshahi Mosque and other historic buildings. Then, shop at a colorful bazaar or hop on the Karakoram Highway to drive through mountains. And don't forget to drink some sweet sugarcane juice! Learn all about Pakistan as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Spain! Start in the city of Madrid, where you'll find an impressive palace. Then, stop by the La Tomatina festival to throw some tomatoes in the street. And don't forget to listen to flamenco music or eat some delicious paella! Learn all about Spain as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Canada! Start in the city of Toronto, where you'll find the tallest tower in the country. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Niagara Falls. And don't forget to watch a hockey game or eat some poutine! Learn all about Canada as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Ecuador! Start in the city of Quito, which is built on the side of a volcano. Then, head into the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some beautiful waterfalls. And don't forget to stop by the colorful Otavalo Market to see some local crafts! Learn all about Ecuador as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
Take a trip to Finland! Start in the city of Helsinki, where you'll find some beautiful buildings. Then, head to a fun Midsummer celebration to enjoy a bonfire or swim under the Midnight Sun. And don't forget to relax in a hot sauna! Learn all about Finland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
From sidewalk chalk to the Grand Canyon, sedimentary rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dig into the layers of sediment built up over millions of years to make these rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form and change, find out what they look like up close, and explore some of the most famous and fascinating sedimentary rocks. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!
Seeds scatter across the forest floor. But how does a tiny seed grow into a big plant? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about seeds with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
What does a rain forest look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Starting in the understory and working our way up to the tall treetops of the emergent layer, we’ll see many different plants, animals, and more. When we’re done exploring, it’s time to get creative to make your own rain forest environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Water floods through cities along coastlines and islands all around the world. And the rising water has already started pushing people from their homes. What on Earth is causing these rising seas? As Earth's climate is changing, raising temperatures are melting ice are increasing sea levels. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore the impact of rising sea levels, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text with engaging images brings this timely topic to life.
What kinds of rocks and sticks can you spot in the woods? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun.
What adds up into an ocean? Build one layer by layer to find out. The watery world looks very different the deeper we get. Once we get down to the bottom, it’s time to get creative to make your own ocean environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
They are in cell phones and toothpaste. Minerals are everywhere! But what do you really know about minerals? Explore how minerals form. Dig deep to see how we get minerals from rocks. And, look to the streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!
Giant icebergs are cracking off ice shelves and splashing into the oceans below. Ice sheets are melting, sending more and more water rushing into the sea. What on Earth is causing this melting ice? As Earth's climate is changing, rising temperatures are causing catastrophic melting. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on Earth's ice, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Pool tables, shower tiles, and pizza stones all have something in common--they are all made with metamorphic rocks! But what do you know about this rock? Dig deep below Earth's surface to find these ever-changing rocks. Follow along with the different ways these rocks form under high heat and lots of pressure. Find out what metamorphic rocks look like up close, and see how people have used them over the years. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!
From frying pans to paving stones, igneous rocks are everywhere. But what do you know about this common rock? Dive under Earth's crust to find the scorching source material for these rocks. Then, follow along with the different ways these rocks form, find out what they look like up close, and explore some famous and fascinating igneous formations. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!
The landscape is alight with flame and billowing black smoke clouds the sky. What on Earth is causing these fires everywhere? As Earth's climate is changing, the scorching heat is drying out the land, leading to increasingly serious wildfires. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on fires, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text with engaging images brings this timely topic to life.
What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
