Everything has a life cycle, even the objects we use every day! Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass jars can all be recycled again and again. Follow the journeys of these objects to a recycling center and see how they find new lives.
Arachnids can be found in almost every part of the world. They are incredible creatures that range in size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid, learn about some of the incredible things they do, and meet some extreme arachnids!
A kid-friendly look at the economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as why businesses are closed, why people are losing jobs, and how the environment is being (positively) impacted in the absence of industry. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
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.
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!
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.
Why do flowers make pollen? What is germination? Read to discover the answers as you learn about the life cycle of plants. Each book in the Life Cycles of Living Things series shows you how living things are born and how they grow up. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
This fact-filled book describes all things plants! With terms like species, photosynthesis, life cycle, and habitat, young readers will gain an understanding of how plants have survived on Earth for millions of years, and how we can't survive without them.
Who knew some plants could hunt and defend themselves. Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the plant parts and behaviors that make some plants special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Early readers will learn what rivers look like, and how they can be helpful to people. Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, young readers will learn all about rivers while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will discover where streams come from, and what they look like! Using colorful photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy reading all about this body of water, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will discover how lakes are created, and what you can find in their waters. Using full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about lakes while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
In this book, young readers will learn what makes up an ocean, and what an ocean looks like. Utilizing colorful photographs alongside simple sentences and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about oceans, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Early readers will discover how ponds are created, and what you can find in them! Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning all about ponds while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
This fact-filled book describes all things plants! With terms like species, photosynthesis, life cycle, and habitat, young readers will gain an understanding of how plants have survived on Earth for millions of years, and how we can't survive without them.
Discover how a tiny seed grows to become a pumpkin with the help of water, sunlight, air, and soil.
Engineers often look to nature to help them solve problems. Read about human technologies that have been inspired by animals and plants.
