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Discover Galveston Bay

M. Weber (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160736

Discover Galveston Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Galveston Bay is the largest estuary in Texas, and the Galveston Bay area is home to around half the population of Texas. It also houses the Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve, which is untouched by human activity. Rich in shellfish, including the majority of oysters harvested in Texas, Galveston Bay is one of Texas's most vital geographical areas. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide readers with a close-up view of Galveston Bay. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes sidebar, activity, glossary, index, and additional resources.

Wildebeest Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172135

Follow the wildebeest's journey across grazing lands in Africa in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172081

Follow the ruby-throated hummingbird's journey to Mexico and Central America in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Natural Disasters in Infographics

Alexander Lowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534173019

Natural disasters are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172067

Follow the monarch butterfly's multigenerational journey from Canada to Mexico in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Great White Shark Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172128

Follow the great white shark's journey to the "White Shark Café" in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Emperor Penguin Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172104

Follow the emperor penguin's journey across Antarctica in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Clean Water in Infographics

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534173033

Clean water is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, 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. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

Caribou Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172074

Follow the caribou's journey from its summer to winter home in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Arctic Tern Migration

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172098

Follow the Arctic tern's journey across the world in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

The Science of a Tornado

Linda Cernak (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625143

This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Triceratops

Jennifer Zeiger (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312274

This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Triceratops. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Triceratops lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how it dealt with enemies. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

The Gulf of Mexico

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624310645

A tour of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding area.

Storm Chaser

Ann Heinrichs (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795495

A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather. Look inside to find out more about how these adventurous scientists help keep people safe from deadly storms.

The Science of a Sinkhole

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625136

This book discusses the science behind sinkholes. The chapters examine historical sinkholes, describe environmental factors that cause sinkholes, and explain how scientists respond to these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Using Digital Maps

Adrienne Matteson (author), Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624311956

With the latest advances in GPS technology and online map software, exploring the world is easier than it's ever been. Readers will find out what digital maps are and learn how to use them in a variety of situations.

Wildfires

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803380

What happens to the environment when wildfires occur? What are some of the causes of wildfires? What can people do about the problems caused by wildfires? How can you use your math skills to learn more about wildfires? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about wildfires.

Diplodocus

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624312311

This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Diplodocus. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Diplodocus lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how it dealt with enemies. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Ecosystems

Stephen Currie (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795747

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Ecosystems, examine and define what are ecosystems, how living things get energy in an ecosystem, competing and surviving in an ecosystem, and extinction and its causes.

Soil

Katie Sharpe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795808

The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Soil, provides students with information on the importance of soil, how soil forms, properties of soil, soil loss, and conserving soil.

The Science of a Tsunami

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625150

This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

The Science of an Avalanche

Carol Hand (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625167

This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

The Science of a Flood

Meg Marquardt (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625112

This book discusses the science behind floods. The chapters describe historical floods, analyze climate conditions that cause floods, and examine how scientists predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Studying Sinkholes

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624474

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of erosion, sinkholes, and Earth's structure. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Measuring Volcanic Activity

Jennifer Zeiger (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633624450

In this book, students see the NextGen Science process at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of volcanoes and scientists study them. The NextGen Science process pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.