Oil gives us the energy to get us going. From gasoline to jet fuel, it can all be made from oil buried deep in the ground. But what do you know about this fossil fuel? Learn all about energy from oil through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy.
Funnels of fire fly through the sky, rain the color of blood falls from clouds above, and bolts of heat hotter than the surface of the sun flash to Earth. Weather isn't always rainbows and fluffy cumulous clouds. Whether it's raining cats and dogs (or frogs, as it did once in a small Serbian town) or it hasn't rained a drop in years (or even a drought lasting more than a decade), weather can be wild. Discover the extreme facts about weather in this kooky book.
Join Mikias Mohammed at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee as he fights to survive a terrifying tornado.
Join Li Anning and her classmates in Beichuan, China, as they fight to survive an earthquake that caused their school to collapse around them.
Many left New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. But Trina and Keia Peters were still home as the floodwaters rushed over the city's levees and came racing toward their house. How did they make it out as everything around them was being destroyed by a hurricane? Follow along in this graphic story of real-life survival.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about tundra biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tundras. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tundra biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Tundra Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the oceans that make up marine biomes. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about marine biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Marine Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Indian Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a diagram showing how tsunamis form. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Indian Ocean using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Indian Ocean also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about grassland biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about grasslands. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about grassland biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Grassland Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about forest biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about forests. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about forest biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Forest Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about desert biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about deserts. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about desert biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Desert Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Atlantic Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a diagram showing how volcanic islands form. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Atlantic Ocean using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Atlantic Ocean also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Arctic Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a graph showing how ice cover has changed over time in the Arctic Ocean. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Arctic Ocean using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Arctic Ocean also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
What does a river require? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add plants, animals, boats, and maybe even a waterfall! Then, get creative and make your own river environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Ash rained down like burning snowflakes. There was nowhere to run and hide for the residents of Pompeii after Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city pummeled with pumice and molten rock. Then, review what you’ve learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
What pieces are part of a polar environment? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add polar bears, penguins, a scientists' camps, and don't forget lots of ice and snow! Then, get creative and make your own pole. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
What goes into making a mountain range? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add snow, trees, animals, and maybe even a volcano! Then, get creative and make your own mountain environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
The ground shook and buildings tumbled. San Francisco was struck by a violent earthquake during the early morning of April 18, 1906. Follow along with the true story of a city shaken into rubble. Then, review what you’ve learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
River examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Rain forest examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Prairie examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Forest examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Desert examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Cave examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
Arctic examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2.
