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Great Lakes

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941485

This book chronicles the events that led up to the colonization of the Great Lakes region, discussing the reasons for the settlement of this area and the fate of the native inhabitants.

Surviving the Ocean

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278397

In this title, readers learn how to survive on the ocean through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to avoid the sun, find food and fresh water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the conditions, plants and animals, and dangers of the ocean. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Surviving the Rainforest

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278403

In this title, readers learn how to survive in the rainforest through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to find food and water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the conditions, plants and animals, and dangers of the rainforest. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Surviving the Mountains

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278380

In this title, readers learn how to survive in the mountains through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the mountains. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Surviving the Arctic

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278366

In this title, readers learn how to survive in the Arctic through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, avoid frostbite, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the Arctic. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Hurricane Katrina

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239046

In 2005, US Marshal Bill Reece is in New Orleans, Louisiana to transfer a convict to a new prison. When Hurricane Katrina hits the city, a wall of water slams into their car, rolling it over. Reece is knocked out and the convict escapes. Can Reece navigate through the flooded, storm-wrecked city and catch the escaped prisoner? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Mount St. Helens Eruption

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239053

Former US Army pilot Major Thomas Deeks worked to end smuggling in South America. Fast forward to 1980 and he has changed sides and flies for a smuggling operation. Deeks is flying near Mount St. Helens in Washington State when the volcano erupts. He crashes the plane, losing the smuggler's plane and his product. Can Deeks escape the devastation and the smuggler's revenge? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Evading the Eruption

Charlie Ogden, Sam Thompson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166016

What would you do if a volcano erupted? An exploding volcano could cause earthquakes, flying rocks, and air pollution. It’s time to become a volcano survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!

Surviving the Megatsunami

Madeline Tyler, Sam Thompson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166023

What would you do if you see a wall of water in the distance? A megatsunami could wipe out electricity, food supply, and even damage homes. It’s time to become a megatsunami survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!

Braving the Big Freeze

Madeline Tyler, Sam Thompson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166030

What would you do if the world was covered in ice? A global ice age could cause freezing temperatures, giant glaciers, and rumbling avalanches. It’s time to become an ice age survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!

South America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164470

You’ve probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it’s so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world’s driest desert? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.

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.

Surfing

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989073

It lurks in deep water. Soon it could rise to the surface. No, it's not a sea creature but a surfer’s dream. This is the ultimate wave. For thousands of years, and all across the globe, surfers have enjoyed the thrills and survived the spills of catching waves.

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.

Focus on Indonesia

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039816015

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, made up of more than 17,000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the environmental challenges it faces, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Indonesia. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Focus on Switzerland

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039816022

Dominated by the mighty Alps and sharing borders with five different countries, Switzerland is known for its beautiful landscapes and multicultural society. Read all about the country's land and resources, the population-dense central plateau, and its early settlement, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Switzerland. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Focus on Cuba

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039816008

Cuba, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Focus on Brazil

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039815995

As the fifth-largest country in the world, Brazil's landscapes range from the famous Amazon rain forest to biodiverse mangroves, flat grasslands, and mountain ranges. Read all about the country's land and resources, how Indigenous peoples live, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Brazil. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.