Did you know that 71 percent of Earth is covered in water? Down below, there are all sorts of unknown animals and hidden treasure. Discover totally extreme facts about what's happening below the waves in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Deep valleys and gorges cut across landscapes around the world. But how do they form? And how have we learned to harness power from the deep splits in the ground? Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
Moving water cuts through plains and down mountains. Rivers and streams shape the world around them as they provide an important source of water for life on the planet. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
Plateaus stretch flat for miles and miles before dropping off with sharp sides that tower above the land around them. How do these elevated landforms take shape? Explore more about plateaus with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
What does a stretch of rolling, grassy hills have in common with a flat, sandy desert? They are both plains. These landforms cover about a third of Earth’s land though they can look very different depending on where they are. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
Mountains and cliffs tower over the land around them. Many formed over thousands or even millions of years and are still changing to this day. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
More than 70 percent of our world is covered in water. But how did it all get there? Oceans and lakes formed over millions or even billions of years, and they are always changing. Explore more about these landforms with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key geology curriculum made approachable for all.
From The Wave to The Old Man of Hoy, there are many different rock formations out there. But what type of rocks are these famous rock shapes made of? Learn all about super sedimentary rocks, including how they form, the ways they move from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
Beaches are full of small, grainy rocks called sand. They are made of different kinds of rocks, minerals, and even shells! But how did all that sand get there? Learn all about rockin' sand, including how it forms, how it travels from one place to another, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
There are thousands of different kinds of rocks on Earth. They come in many different sizes and colors. But what are rocks made of? Learn all about mighty minerals, including how they can be found in rocks all around, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
Statues are carved out of rock. What type of rock are these amazing depictions carved from? Learn all about magnificent metamorphic rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
Boom! A volcano erupts in the distance with thick, orange liquid flowing down its slopes. As time passes, the lava hardens and cools into a solid rock. But what type of rock is it? Learn all about incredible igneous rocks, including how they form, what they're made out of, how they're used, and more. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
There are thousands of different kinds of rocks on Earth. But how did they all get there? Most of the rocks around us are millions of years old, and they are always changing into new ones. In fact, it’s happening right now—deep beneath your feet! Explore the three main types of rocks that make up the rock cycle with colorful and illustrative diagrams. A final science lab activity engages young readers to get creative with what they’ve learned. It’s a rockin’ good time on Earth!
Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Dominican Republic. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the dogs? Who would win in a fight? In this hi-lo title, adventurous readers will learn about the secret weapons and attacks of these fighters. Special features include animal profiles highlighting size, habitat, speed, and more. Vibrant text and action-packed photos will engage any adventurous reader!
Parts of Olympic National Park get more than 12 feet of rain each year! This engaging title about the rainiest national park is filled with fun facts about Olympic’s history, wildlife, landscape, threats, and more! Special features map out the park, explain its formation, highlight some of its animals, and call out top sites. A fast facts spread makes park statistics easy to access. Students will love learning about this wet wilderness in this fun title!
Straddling the border of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, Joshua Tree has a special blend of wildlife. Students can find out about the ecosystems, animals, and history of this famous national park, as well as learn about the threats it still faces today. Features map out the park, cite average temperatures throughout the year, and explain how the landscape formed. A facts page includes a timeline, food web, and other must-have stats. Take a trip to the desert with this title for fluent readers!
Grand Teton National Park is famous for its jagged mountain peaks. But it also has plenty more to explore! In this title, fluent readers can learn more about the park’s history, ecosystems, top sites, and more through informative text and crisp photos. Features include a diagram of the formation of the Tetons, maps of the park, and profiles of animals within the park. A fast facts spread makes important information easy to access. Curious students will enjoy their trip to the Tetons with this fun title!
From airboats to alligators, Everglades is a unique national park! Fluent readers can explore the habitats, history, and threats to this subtropical wetland with this informative title. Features show the different habitats in the park, call out favorite animal species, and highlight favorite sites to visit, while a facts spread allows for easy referencing. Eager learners will love reading about the famous “River of Grass” with this fun title!
This amazing part of the northeast Pacific Ocean is home to some of the planet's mightiest and most beloved residents: whales, sea lions, dolphins, orcas, sea otters and wild salmon. Filled with spectacular images of this largely unknown part of the world, the book also explores the uncertain future of the Great Bear Sea in this age of climate change, overfishing, pipelines and oil tankers. Can a rainforest full of rare spirit bears, fishing wolves and great grizzlies survive without a Great Bear Sea to feed and nourish it?
Readers learn what maps are, how they change, when they are helpful, and what features they share.
Holidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history of the U.S., its government, and some of its important leaders. Many colorful pictures, maps, and illustrations the different regions, climates, cities, and wildlife of this fascinating country.
Pressure in the three main types of fault lines builds with a deadly force, giving little warning to people when an earthquake strikes--sending shock waves for hundreds of miles, potentially killing thousands with falling debris and creating deadly tsunamis.
In the northwest corner of British Columbia, between the Alaska–BC border and the northern tip of Vancouver Island, lies a land of forest green and sparkling blue. From massive whales to tiny herring, spirit bears to sea wolves, an incredibly diverse array of wildlife calls this land home. Part of the largest coastal temperate rainforest in the world, the Great Bear Rainforest is one the last untouched places on Earth. Learn about the people who make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest and are committed to preserving and protecting it. Hear how Indigenous youth are coming together and taking responsibility for this place they call home. Learn more at greatbearrainforest.com
