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.
Giant gorillas used to roam all over the forests of Africa. But now their nests sit empty. Where have all the gorillas gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from deforestation to illegal hunting--and find out what you can do to help protect gorillas. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the gorillas!
What does a desert look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add sand dunes, cactuses, camels, and maybe even a sandstorm! Then, get creative and make your own desert environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Buzzing bees have long been a critical part of habitat all over Earth. But there are fewer flying friends around. Where have all the bees gone. Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from diseases to loss of habitat--and find out what you can do to help protect bees. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the bees!
Elephants footprints scatter across the forests floor. But there are fewer Asian elephants than ever before. Where have all the elephants gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals-from deforestation to illegal hunting-and find out what you can do to help protect the elephants. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the Asian elephants!
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Renewable energy is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the importance and growth of renewable energy. Large-scale and personal solutions to fossil fuels are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Pollution is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of pollution. Large-scale and personal solutions to pollution are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Natural disasters are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Invasive species are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to controlling and eliminating invasive species are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. The lack of clean water is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the importance, limited availability, and widespread pollution of clean water. Large-scale and personal solutions to water issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way. Includes an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agriculture issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Introduces readers to wetlands and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how wetlands benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the tundra and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how the tundra benefits the rest of the world and the threats it faces. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to rain forests and important animals that live there. Learn how rain forests benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to seashores and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how seashores benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to mountains and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how mountains benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to oceans and important animals that live there. Learn how oceans benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to ponds and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how ponds benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to forests and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how forests benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to freshwater lakes and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how lakes benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to grasslands and important animals that live there. Learn how grasslands benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
As the weather warms up, new plants sprout from the ground. Follow the life of spring plants—from fresh, new shoots to beautiful, blooming flowers. Learn all about spring plants through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don't call them plants--mushrooms are fungi. They're more closely related to animals like you! Through lyrical text and colorful, detailed artwork, the wonderful, mysterious, and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary, additional mushroom facts, and a science activity.
Did you hear it too? Summer is calling. Summer has magic all its own. But Michigan summers? Those are something else. Told in sweet lyrical vignettes, Summer's Call captures that timeless Michigan summer feeling as it follows a family of four from sunrise to sunset. Summer in Michigan isn't just a season; it's a call that must be answered. Back matter includes an art activity that invites the reader to display their summer memories. Written and illustrated by local Michiganders.