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Lakes

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346170

How do humans use lakes? What animals live in them? These questions and more are answered in this informative title about Earth’s lakes! Leveled text and bright photos combine to introduce lakes, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans interact with them. Special features visually highlight lake animals, summarize the impact of humans, and profile well-known lakes. Dive in with this approachable title!

Mountains

Rebecca Sabelko (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346187

Mountains rise high over the land. But how do they form? This title for young readers answers this question and more through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the formation of mountains, what plants and animals live on them, and how people use mountains today. Along the way, special features profile well-known mountains, highlight mountain animals, and summarize the impact of humans.

Coral Reefs

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346149

Colorful coral reefs are home to many animals! In this title, readers will learn how coral reefs form, who lives in them, and how humans impact reefs. Leveled text and crisp images combine with special features that profile famous reefs, diagram how reefs form, and highlight famous coral reef animals. Readers will be excited to dive into this colorful title!

Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346040

From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!

The Joplin Tornado

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344398

Tornadoes move at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. They can be deadly. On May 22, 2011, one such tornado touched down near the town of Joplin, Missouri. Readers will learn the details of the event and its aftermath in this hi/lo title. Special features such as a map and a scale help readers to understand exactly how devastating the Joplin tornado was.

The Eruption of Mount St. Helens

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344350

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington. The blast caused millions of dollars of damage and affected the lives of thousands. In this hi/lo text, reluctant readers will learn about eruption, from the events leading up to it to everything that followed. Special features highlight the areas affected by the blast, the timeline of events, and the ways in which the area has healed in the years since.

The Haiti Earthquake

Nathan Sommer (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344367

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the country of Haiti. The damage trapped thousands of people under rubble and toppled more than 100,000 buildings. In this hi/lo text, reluctant readers will learn about the earthquake and its aftermath. Special features show a map of the areas affected, the shockwave of the earthquake, and a timeline of the events.

Hurricane Katrina

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344374

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf of Mexico, leaving destruction in its wake. Winds of 125 miles per hour and storm surges as high as 19 feet tall pounded coastlines, displacing millions of people from their homes. In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the events of this disaster and its aftermath. Special features including a chart and a map show the extent of devastation caused by the hurricane.

The Indian Ocean Tsunami

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344381

On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake ripped through the Indian Ocean. This triggered a series of massive tsunami waves, some as high as 100 feet tall. In this hi/lo text, readers will learn about the events that caused the tsunami as well as the effects it had on the areas it struck. Features illustrate how a tsunami starts as well as how much destruction the tsunami caused.

Oceans

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344305

Spanning across the globe from the frigid poles to the warm tropics, oceans cover most of the earth. In this title, leveled text guides readers through the layers of the ocean, introducing its plants and animals and showing how oceans and people interact. Profiles and visual features reinforce the text to help beginning readers grow. Dive in and discover the unique underwater world of oceans!

Prairies

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344312

Prairies are found around the world! In this title, readers will learn about what makes these vast, grassy expanses special through vivid photos and engaging text. Chapters highlight prairie soil and climate, introduce plants and animals, and explore how humans and prairies interact. Features profile a notable example, show off animal life, and more. Get ready to journey through a sea of grass in this leveled title!

Rain Forests

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344329

Rain forests are home to more than half of the world’s plants and animals. In this leveled title, readers will explore this important biome, learning about its layers, plant and animal life, and human impact. Profiles highlight the specs of notable rain forests, while other features show off animals and summarize the impact of humans. Readers will delight in the vivid photos and approachable text in this colorful title!

Rivers

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344336

Rivers are important sources of freshwater for life on Earth! In this title, approachable text introduces the parts of rivers, the plants and animals that live in rivers, and the ways rivers are important to humans. Profiles highlight notable rivers, and other features show off animal species and summarize how human activity impacts rivers. Get ready to paddle through the pages of this title!

Caves

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344282

Gather your gear and descend into Earth’s underground openings! In this title, young readers are introduced to caves, including the different types of caves, how they form, what lives inside them, and how humans impact them. Readers will build reading skills through leveled text and interesting, labeled photos. Special features profile a famous example of the landform, show the parts of caves, highlight cave animals, and more. Discover the wonder of the dark world of caves!

Deserts

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344299

Many of Earth’s deserts are hot. But did you know they can be cold and covered in ice? In this title, developing readers will discover what makes deserts unique. Text and photos introduce the types of deserts and the conditions that make them, the animals that live in deserts, and the impact of people on deserts. Features profile a well-known desert, show off animals, and summarize the impact of humans.

Forests

Yvonne Franklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393020

A forest is unlike any other biome on Earth. There are many life cycles found within a forest. Learn about the energy pyramid that explains the numbers of forest plants and animals. Learn about threats to these lively forests and how they thrive and survive!

Deserts

Yvonne Franklin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433393006

Deserts may seem like harsh, uninhabitable places, but actually they support a diverse quantity of plant and animal life. And, they aren't always hot! Deserts serve an important role in Earth's existence, too. Readers learn about hot and cold deserts alike, as well as semi-arid and coastal deserts. From the Horned Lizard to the Saguaro cactus rooted in rich soil, the desert biome will amaze readers.

Fires

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392993

Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.

Floods and Blizzards

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392986

Floods and blizzards may be very different, but they do have some things in common. In this book, readers will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water. Readers will learn the powerful forces of water as it pertains to floods and blizzards. They also discover that although these two forces of nature can cause difficulties for people, they are nature's way of cleaning up and re-nourishing the land.

Volcanoes

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392955

Images of an erupting volcano can be mesmerizing. Readers may be surprised to learn that volcanoes erupt every day. Some erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. Through engaging text and brilliant photos, readers learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption and the different structures beneath the Earth that cause new land to form.

Earthquakes

William B. Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392948

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Alfred Wegener

Greg Young (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390890

In this appealing biography, children will read about the fascinating life, theories, and discoveries of Alfred Wegener. From his time in Greenland studying meteorology with hot balloons to his theory of Pangea, readers will be eager to learn more about Wegener's contributions to science and the strides he took towards developing the study of plate tectonics. The easy-to-read text, accessible glossary, helpful index, and intriguing facts work in conjunction with the lively images and captivating lab activity to engage readers from beginning to end!

Investigating Storms

Debra J. Housel (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390807

From thunderstorms to jet streams, storms come in many different forms! Learn about rainstorms, sandstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even blizzards in this thrilling, nonfiction book that features plenty of stunning images, fascinating facts, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars. The glossary and index ensures that readers have the tools they need, while the featured hands-on lab activity will leave children captivated and eager to learn more!

Great Journeys

David Orme (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613845783

Great Journeys looks at some of the greatest journeys ever made - starting with human beings' first great journey 150,000 years ago: leaving Africa. Find out who first discovered America, who reached the South Pole first (and who came second!). Then find out about the great journey to reach the Moon. The fiction story 'The Big Sleep' tells of a man who spends a hundred years asleep in space, on the greatest journey ever.

Coral Reef Food Chains

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965210

In Coral Reef Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the coral reef biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals on a coral reef. A map helps readers identify major reefs in the world's oceans, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about coral reef food chains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coral Reef Food Chains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.