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Climate Change in Infographics

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172982

Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change 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.

Biomes

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978381

Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Focus on Mexico

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668188

Mexico's varied landscapes--from deserts and mountains to tropical rainforests and fertile plateaus--are as diverse as its people and traditions. Read all about the country's land and resources, the ancient civilizations that thrived there, and its history as a Spanish colony, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Mexico.

Focus on South Korea

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668201

South Korea is highly regarded for its transformation from a largely agricultural society to an urban, technologically advanced nation. Read all about the mountains and hills that dominate South Korea's landscape, its growing urban centers, the kingdoms and dynasties that prospered from its resources, and daily life and culture for South Koreans today.

Focus on South Africa

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668195

South Africa's population lives among and within semi-arid deserts, elevated grasslands, steep mountains, fertile farmland, coastal cities, and more. From mining to agriculture, learn about South Africa's resources and landscapes, its colonial history and struggle to build an equitable society, and the daily life and diverse culture of South Africans today.

Focus on Haiti

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668171

Haiti, known for its mountainous and rugged land, is rich in agriculture as well as cultural traditions born from resistance. Read all about the country's land and resources, its beginnings as a profitable colony, the revolution that made it the world's first Black-ruled republic, and the daily life and culture of modern Haitians.

Africa

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039670419

Which continent is home to the world's largest land animal? Africa! Find out about Africa's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book.

Wildfires

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978244

What causes a wildfire? What's the fire triangle? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these fierce, fast-moving flames. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Tornadoes

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978251

What causes a tornado? What's a supercell? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these terrible twisters. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Earthquakes

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978220

What causes an earthquake? What's a tsunami? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these earthshaking events. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Floods

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978268

What causes a flood? What's a flash flood? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these high-water hazards. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Hurricanes

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978237

What causes a hurricane? What's the eye of a hurricane? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these spinning, surging storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Blizzards

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638978213

What causes a blizzard? What's a whiteout? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these severe, snowy storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

How We Use Rocks and Minerals

Ruth Daly (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427126016

Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them.

How We Use Fossil Fuels

Nancy Dickmann (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427126009

This book looks at how Earth's fossil fuels were formed, where in the world they are found, and how they are extracted and used. It also considers the harmful impact of burning fossil fuels, which causes global warming and pollution. Find out why fossil fuels are important, how we use them, and why we must find cleaner, renewable forms of energy to replace them.

Rainforest Survival Guide

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125767

This fun and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a rain forest. Useful tips tell you what to salvage from your disabled plane, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in the rain forest for building shelter, and what plants to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the rain forest.

Ocean Survival Guide

Cynthia O‘Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125750

This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the ocean. Useful tips tell you how to get drinkable water, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on the ocean.

Desert Survival Guide

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125729

This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the desert. Useful tips tell you how to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm at night, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in a desert for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the desert.

Mountain Survival Guide

Cynthia O‘Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125743

This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a mountain. Useful tips tell you how to survive an avalanche, how to find drinkable water, what materials are available on a mountain for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on a mountain.

Island Survival Guide

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125736

This fun and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a deserted island. Useful tips tell you how to stay calm, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, how to shelter from the sun, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on an island.

Arctic and Antarctic Survival Guide

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125712

This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions.

Metamorphic Rocks

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351612

Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover metamorphic rocks and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and how we use them. Explore some marvelous metamorphic rocks around the world, such as Japan's Susa Hornfels. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Igneous Rocks

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351605

Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover igneous rocks and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and how we use them. Explore some incredible igneous rocks in places around the world, such as the Hawaiian Islands. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Fossils

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351643

Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover fossils and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and what they tell us about the past. Learn about some fabulous fossils found around the world, such as Sue, the Tyrannosaurus rex. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Focus on Pakistan

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806962

Pakistan is a country of stunning and diverse landscapes that include mountains, deserts, lush forests, plateaus, and raging rivers. Read all about the country's land and resources, the importance of the Indus River, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Pakistan. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.