Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Shunan Bamboo Forest ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit China's oldest bamboo forest. Simple graphs show facts about the forest, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the everglades ecosystem in Florida. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals and plants that inhabit this unique wetland area. Simple graphs show how much the everglades have changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Galapagos Islands ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this unique group of islands. Simple graphs show facts about the islands, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve them.
Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip across the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse reef in Australia. Simple graphs show how much the reef has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through North America's Great Lakes ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the world's largest group of freshwater lakes. Simple graphs show facts about the lakes, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve them.
Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit one of the world's major river systems. Simple graphs show facts about the river, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Rocky Mountains ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the mountains that stretch down along the west coasts of Canada and the United States. Simple graphs show how much the mountain range has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area.
Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this hot desert that straddles the United States and Mexico. Simple graphs show how much the desert has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
This beautiful book gives readers core information about subtropical, polar, coastal, and rain shadow desert biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to lack of rain, who lives in these deserts, and how humans impact life there.
This gorgeous book gives readers core information about forests in the taiga, tropical and temperate rainforests, and deciduous forest biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life among the trees, who lives in these forests, and how humans impact life there.
"The sky in Montana somehow seems bigger, bluer, and more spectacular than in any other state." Author Sneed B. Collard, III writes, "it's simply because our sky stretches over such an abundance of beauty." In B is for Big Sky Country readers will find out where the Going-to-the-Sun Road really takes you and what city the copper capitol dome calls home.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Italy. 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.
The boy and girl want to play in the snow. But, they can’t decide what to do. Will they be able to find something they both enjoy? Paired to the nonfiction title Where We Live.
The students are making an album for their teacher. Look at all the exciting things they did in spring, summer, fall and winter. Paired to the nonfiction title What is a Season?.
A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form.
What must you do when the light is red? And what about green? A girl in the car and a boy on the street are about to find out. Paired to the nonfiction title Street Signs.
What is this treasure map? Where does it go? If the boy follows it, maybe he will find some treasures. But where is his family and friends? Will he be able to find them? Paired to the nonfiction title Map Symbols.
The boy’s family wants to go to travel, but they can’t decide where to go. We all want to go to different places. How can they decide and where will they go? Paired to the nonfiction title Earth’s Landforms.
Take a tour around the world with just a few flips of the pages! This engaging nonfiction reader features clear, vivid photos of landmarks from all around the world including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Grand Canyon.
The grasslands of Africa are home to some of the most interesting plants and animals in the world. A Savanna Habitat uses beautiful photographs, detailed illustrations, and clear language to teach young readers all about this amazing habitat. This book teaches children about the small and huge animals that graze on the grasses, the carnivores found in the savanna and how they hunt, and how animals find food, water, and shelter on the savanna.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of South Carolina. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
In this book, readers will learn all about the properties of crystals and what makes them so fascinating. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how crystals form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about crystals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Crystals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the fascinating stories behind fossils and how they are preserved. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how fossils form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found.
In this book, readers will learn how 130 of the more than 3,000 minerals that exist form gemstones. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how gemstones are formed and the qualities for which they are prized.
