How would you like to experience 104 tornadoes in fewer than 6 hours? What about driving straight toward the storm in an armored vehicle decked out with equipment for studying the storm? Tornadoes can cause chaos, but the more we learn about them, the less deadly they become. Discover extreme facts about tornadoes in this fun and kooky book.
Would you feel an earthquake if it happened? Are you sure? The ground moves all the time without anybody paying it any attention. But at their most extreme, earthquakes can move mountains and even shift the North Pole! Discover extreme facts about earthquakes in this fun and kooky book.
Have you ever stepped outside in temperatures so cold your snot freezes? How about seen snow drifted up higher than a home? Maybe you live somewhere where winter gets wild! Discover extreme facts about extreme cold and blizzards in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know heat can make roads crack? Have you heard about a drought going on for decades? And what do you think about using science to stop a disaster before it's even happened? Discover extreme facts about heat waves and droughts in this fun and kooky book.
Some plants might have pretty flowers or sweet-looking berries, but they aren't always as nice as they seem. Poisonous plants may leave hungry visitors with an itchy rash, burning blisters, or throwing up lunch. Others are so poisonous that a single bite is all it takes to kill. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Nearly half a million types of plants grow on Earth. Some have flowers that smell like rotting flesh, while others have grown to some crazy large and small sizes. With so many plants on the planet, it's no wonder the world is full of freaky plants. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
A buzzing bug lands on a small plant. Snap! The leaves close and the bug is stuck in the trap, doomed to become a soupy meal. From closing their leaves like a cage, to luring bugs or even small animals to their watery deaths--some plants eat meat! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Plants can't move away from hungry animals looking for a tasty treat. So, some plants grow pointy prickles, sharp spines, or threatening thorns to keep themselves safe. One poke from these plants tells unwanted visitors to eat somewhere else! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
From people buying food at a market, to animals chowing down on some tasty grass, we rely on plants for food to live and grow. So how do plants get their food? Photosynthesis! Plants make their own food from a few simple things around them. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Many plants need help sending their seeds away so they can grow into healthy plants. Some seeds flutter in the wind, others float away in water. And some seeds rely on hungry animals pooping them out after a nice meal. Plants have plenty of ways to scatter their seeds. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
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!
From microscopic plankton to giant blue whales, the ocean is teaming with life. All of the plants and animals living below the waves rely on one another to stay healthy. When some of that ocean 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.
Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do on vacation! From taking buses or trains to recycling and reusing things, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
We share Earth with many plants and animals, so we must take care of the planet. How? There are many things you can do outside! From picking up trash to planting trees, learn what you can do to help Earth. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do from school! From recycling worksheets to carrying lunch in reusable containers, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Earth is a place for all of us, so we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do in your own home! From recycling and reusing things to remembering to turn off the lights, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
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.
You can find everything from towering trees to microorganisms too small for the eye to see in the lush forest. All of the plants and animal in the forest rely on one another to stay healthy. When some of that life among the leaves 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 forest. 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.
Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know how to tell the difference between a young frog or butterfly and an adult? In this book, learn about the life cycles of plants and animals and the many changes they go through as they grow. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know why plants are so important on Earth? In this book, learn what makes plants special, including how they make their own food and produce oxygen for people and animals to breathe. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
