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!
My kite flies high in the sky on a blustery day. It can be fun to play in the wind. But how does wind form, and what does it mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring this science curriculum to life.
White flakes fly on a cold winter’s day. It can be fun to go sledding in the snow then warm up inside with a cup of cocoa. But how does snow form and fall? And what can we do to stay safe when it snows? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Drip, drip, drop! It can be fun to splash through puddles in the rain. But how does rain form and fall? And what are ways we can stay safe when rainy weather turns dangerous? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
I splash and play in the sprinkler as the sun beats down on the hot day. It can be fun to slurp up ice cream to cool down during a heat wave. But how do we get hot weather? And what are some ways to stay safe under the sun? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
The mercury is dropping, and I can start to see my breathe in the chilly air. It can be fun to play in snow and them warm up with hot cocoa on a cold day. But how do we get cold weather? And what are some ways we can stay safe in freezing temps? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
Puffy, white clouds float high in the sky. It can be fun to look for shapes in the clouds. But how do clouds form, and what do they mean for the forecast to come? Learn all about this wonderful weather through simple text, fun photos, and helpful infographics that bring science curriculum to life.
What country has three capital cities, grasslands, and lions? SOUTH AFRICA! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has sandy beaches, a rain forest, and volcanoes? MEXICO! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has buses called taps-taps, a fortress, and more than nine hundred mountains? HAITI! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What country has big cities, beaches, and the Amazon Rain Forest? BRAZIL! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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.
