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How do we know it is summer?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192103

Summer is the warmest season with the most hours of daylight. Readers will learn these and other sunsational facts about summer! Detailed, full-color photographs and engaging text-dependent questions will captivate the interest of young readers.

Rapping about Bodies of Water

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180254

Rhymes talk about water and the many forms it takes in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlandseven in the bodies of living things! Children will love the pictures that accompany the fun rhyming verses! Rivers flow from high ground to low. They carry fresh water as they go. The source of a river is where it begins. The mouth of a river is where it ends. Rivers meander in curves and bends.

Calendar Math

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191960

Calendar Math provides an ideal introduction to measuring time. From the days of the week to months of the year, readers will learn the different ways a calendar measures time. Vivid, full-color images and entertaining narrative text model concepts such as patterning, comparing and contrasting, and solving simple problems.

How do we know it is spring?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192097

Warmer temperatures, budding plants, and baby animals are just some of the signs that spring is in the air! This informative new title examines the unique characteristics of spring and the changes the season brings.

How do we know it is winter?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192127

Engaging photographs and informative text combine to support readers as they discover the wonders of winter! Readers learn about the characteristics of the winter season and its effects on weather, plants, animals, and people.

How do we know it is fall?

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192110

Why is fall the most appropriately named season? Readers will learn the answer to this question and much more in this captivating new title. From cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours to colorful leaves and warmer clothing, readers will discover the many signs of the fall season.

How do plants survive?

Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427193674

From bone-chilling temperatures to sweltering heat, plants are found in the harshest habitats. This fact-filled title explains how plants grow in habitats that are best suited to their structures. Readers will discover the unique features that help plants meet their needs in diverse habitats around the world.

Why Do We Need Rocks and Minerals?

Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182173

Rocks and minerals make up the foundation of our world. Relatable examples and accessible text combine to introduce young readers to these vital resources and explain how their actions can help preserve them.

Why Do We Need Soil?

Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182180

From the foods we eat to the flowers we grow, soil is an important natural resource in the growing cycle of plants. This informative title explains how soil is made and shares simple steps with readers on how to protect this often overlooked resource.

Spotlight on South Korea

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192196

Spotlight on South Korea introduces children to the country of South Korea in Asia whose nearest neighbors are China, Japan, and North Korea. South Korea is mostly mountainous, and there are about 3,000 islands off its coasts. Most South Koreans have moved from the countryside to the cities, especially to its capital Seoul, the country's largest city. Young readers will learn about South Korea's history, the daily life of Koreans, as well as about Korean festivals and culture.

Water Habitats

Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165169

Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats, the plant and animal life in each water habitat, and how animals find food and protect themselves.

A Rainforest Habitat

Bobbie Kalman Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165084

A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand the climate in a rainforest, the different plants and animals in a rainforest, and how animals find food and shelter in rainforests.

Where on Earth are Mountains?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182265

This informative book looks at how different mountains are formed and where they are found on Earth. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young readers locate the biggest and longest mountain ranges on each continent. Children will also gain an understanding of the adaptations made by the animals and people who live on or near mountains.

A Desert Habitat

Bobbie Kalman, Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165053

The desert is a habitat of extreme climate that provides plants and animals with unique survival challenges. A Desert Habitat provides an introduction to one of the worlds most fascinating desert habitats: the Sonoran Desert. More plants and animals live in the Sonoran Desert than in any other desert on Earth. A Desert Habitat uses simple language and large, full-color images to teach children about the weather in the Sonoran Desert, how Sonoran Desert plants perform photosynthesis, and how animals find food, keep cool, and stay alive.

Baby animals on islands

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191823

Children will learn about endemic animals, which can only be found on certain islands. The amazing photographs show the land and water habitats of islands such as Galapagos, Madagascar, Sumatra and Borneo, Komodo, Catalina, and more. Cute baby tortoises, lemurs, orangutans, tigers, Komodo dragons, and island foxes are just of a few of the animals featured. Young readers will learn about food chains and how babies hatch or are born, and how they grow with or without the help of animal mothers.

Spotlight on Kenya

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192219

Spotlight on Kenya introduces children to the tropical country of Kenya in Africa. As you travel across Kenya, the landscape changes from white beaches at the Indian Ocean to wide open grasslands, called savanna, where wild animals roam, to the highlands, where most of Kenyas people live. Young readers will learn about the history, cities, and cultures of this fascinating country, including the music, dance, and celebrations of the Masai people. They will delighted by the photographs of savanna animals such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hippos.

Spotlight on France

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192202

Spotlight on France introduces children to the country of France in Europe. France is famous for its beautiful countryside, its history of powerful rulers, and its exciting cities. France is also known for its delicious foods, fabulous fashions, and famous artists such as Monet and Renoir. This informative book also looks at France's major holidays and celebrations and the favorite pastimes of children.

Underground Habitats

Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165152

Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the activity going on under their very feet. Underground Habitats takes a look at the diverse and exciting array of plants and animals that make their homes under ground. Straightforward text, along with detailed illustrations and vivid photographs, teach children all about this fascinating habitat. Specific topics include underground vegetation, animal homes under ground, and how the weathers effects on underground habitats.

Yellowstone National Park

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165176

Yellowstone National Park is made up of several kinds of habitats, lakes, canyons, rivers, and mountains. What makes Yellowstone National Park so exciting, however, is that it sits on top of the caldera of a volcano! The caldera is an enormous active volcano that has erupted in the past with great force. The Old Faithful Geyser is evidence of the volcanic activity in this amazing park. Yellowstone was established as the first national park in 1872. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles live in this huge habitat, some of which are endangered or threatened. Grizzlies, wolves, and huge herds of bison and elk live in the park. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Through magnificent photographs and easy text, children will learn about the volcanic nature of this super habitat, the story of how wolves were reintroduced here, and how a huge ecosystem can work when left undisturbed.

A Forest Habitat

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165060

Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests, which are filled with a wide variety of interesting plants and animals. A Forest Habitat explains, in easy-to-understand language, how the habitat changes as the seasons change. Full-color pictures and illustrations also help teach children about finding food in forests, forest homes, and hibernation and migration.

Where on Earth are Rivers?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182272

Rivers are bodies of water that flow from high to lower places. They are found on every continent. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help children learn where rivers begin and end, which rivers are the longest and deepest, and why these sources of water are so important to the living things on each continent.

Where on Earth are Deserts?

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427182241

Deserts are very dry places that receive little or no precipitation.Using informative maps and engaging diagrams, this book looks at the major deserts on each continent including cold deserts at the poles, and the ways in which these deserts have formed. It also introduces the interesting adaptations of desert animals, as well as the people who live in these dry areas.

Land Habitats

John Crossingham, Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165121

This book teaches young readers about the different types of Land Habitats. Mountains, deserts, grasslands, forests, and wetlands are just some of the many habitats discussed in a way that children will easily understand. This book also explains the weather in each habitat, the different types of vegetation in each habitat, and the different types of animals in each habitat.

A Wetland Habitat

Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165107

Wetlands are found all over North America. They are a vibrant habitat for thousands of plant and animal species. Stunning, colorful photographs and clear, concise language help teach children about A Wetland Habitat. Specific topics include which plants and animals live in wetlands, finding food in wetlands, and how weather affects wetlands.

A Grassland Habitat

Bobbie Kalman, Kelley MacAulay (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165077

An amazing multitude of living things thrive in grasslands, such as prairies. In A Grassland Habitat, children will learn about the many kinds of plants and animals that make their homes in prairies. This intriguing book looks at the ways plants and animals are perfectly suited to prairie grasslands. Topics include prairie weather and how animals survive during droughts, an investigation of prairie animals that build complex underground homes, and how animals stay safe in prairies where there are few places to hide.