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North America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164449

Would you be surprised to know North America’s Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America in this fun and kooky book.

Oceania

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164494

Did you know Oceania is Earth’s smallest continent? Or that because of its remote location, many of the animals that live there don't exist anywhere else in the world! Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.

Antarctica

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164500

You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. The incredible continent has animals that have adapted to extreme cold and a mystery behind red-stained ice nicknamed Blood Falls. Discover extreme facts about Antarctica in this fun and kooky book.

Asia

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164463

You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth’s deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book.

Europe

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164487

Would you be surprised to know that daily life for people along the Mediterranean often includes a midday rest to beat the heat? Or that the bones of millions of people are in an elaborate cemetery under the streets of Paris, France? Discover extreme facts about Europe in this fun and kooky book.

Africa

Catherine C. Finan (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164456

Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Have you heard that the continent is home to the world’s largest hot desert? Or that each year, millions of animals cross this huge, dry landscape during the Great Migration? Discover extreme facts about Africa in this fun and kooky book.

Europe

Shalini Vallepur (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969204

Millions of people, plants, and animals live in Europe. Europe has lots of yummy foods and wild weather. Find out all about Europe's languages, animals, plants, and more! Europe is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Animals on the Coast

Robin Twiddy (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969112

Hundreds of different animals make their homes on the coast. Discover many amazing coastal creatures and get ready to impress your friends and family on your next trip to the beach! Animals on the Coast is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Yellowstone National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052146

Which came first is not a hard question when asked about America's national parks. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest, with an establishment date of 1872. This book teaches kids what the phrase “an oldie but a goodie” means as it highlights timeless beauty.

Yosemite National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052153

Artists view Yosemite National Park as a worthy subject because of its icons—granite domes, flowing waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Many try to capture these features when natural lighting adds dramatic effect. This book puts Yosemite in the spotlight for kids to ooh and aah over.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052139

What does it take to draw a crowd? This book about Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an answer to this question as it profiles America's most-visited park. Kids learn how stunning scenery found in a convenient location having a rich history attracts an audience.

Glacier National Park

Kari Noel (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781948052122

Of the 59 parks America counts as national treasures, Glacier National Park is often called the crown jewel. What makes the park especially brilliant? This book magnifies for kids the natural beauty of Glacier as it examines the park's glacier-cut landscapes and wealth of wildlife.

The Depths Below

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668929926

Grab your flashlight for this trip into the darkness below. Readers will explore the deep caverns and caves that continue to fascinate visitors and reveal the wonders of life on Earth from eons ago. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.

Rarest Places

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668929933

These places are like nowhere else on earth. What will you find? This title invites readers to explore the Everglades, peer into a Hawaiian volcano, and trek through the Petrified Forest in Arizona. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.

The Depths Below

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931400

Grab your flashlight for this trip into the darkness below. Readers will explore the deep caverns and caves that continue to fascinate visitors and reveal the wonders of life on Earth from eons ago. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.

Weather

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356259

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how the Sun affects Earth's atmosphere, why the wind blows, and how clouds form? In this book, learn all about weather on Earth and how it impacts people's lives. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Role of Water on Earth

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356150

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this book, learn all about the important role of water in our world. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Natural Resources

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356211

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Did you know that you use Earth's resources every day? Do you know which natural resources are renewable and which are not? In this book, learn all about the vital resources form nature that sustain and improve our lives. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Plate Tectonics

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356143

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what tectonic plates are? Can you explain how they split, crash, and slide to create tall mountains and deep ocean trenches? In this book, learn all about the huge, moving plates that make up Earth's crust. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Natural Hazards

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356181

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what natural disasters can happen when there are changes to Earth's land, water, and atmosphere? In this book, learn all about natural hazards and what people can do to prepare for them. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Earth Systems

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356136

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what resources are found in Earth's crust? Can you explain the differences between the geosphere and the hydrosphere? In this book, learn all about the complex and interconnecting systems that sustain life on Earth. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Global Climate Change

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356204

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between climate and weather, why Earth's climate is warming, and how it affects plants and animals? In this book, learn all about climate change and how scientists are working to understand and monitor it. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Human Impacts on Earth Systems

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356198

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how people's behavior changes Earth's systems, including its air, land, and water? In this book, learn all about human impacts to natural environments and what you can do to help limit harm. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Earth 

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356112

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how it formed, what lies under its surface, and how it has changed over time? In this book, learn about planet Earth and the many features that make it so special. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Biogeology

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887356174

Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you understand how plants and animals change Earth as they live and grow? In this book, learn all about biogeology and the study of how living and nonliving things affect each other. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.