The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned that they were in danger, he knew he had to figure out what was wrong. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story about how citizens and scientists alike worked together to help save the iconic American symbol. Then, learn more about bald eagles and other eagles in danger.
With a nearly 12-foot wingspan, the largest flying bird on Earth is quite a sight as it soars over the ocean. But the albatross has very few muscles in its wings and makes it tens of thousands of miles in the air by mostly gliding. Albatrosses are awesome! Learn all about these amazing seabirds.
We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25 percent of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean--7 miles below the water's surface--and travel along underwater mountain ranges that are almost long enough to stretch around the world twice. What we have found has been incredible, despite having explored less than 20 percent of Earth's oceans. Discover the extreme facts about the oceans that cover our planet in this kooky book.
Trees are chopped down to supply classrooms with paper, disposable pens pile high in landfills, and pollution from transporting ingredients for school lunches hangs in our air. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to school waste and join the battle to save Earth! Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight school waste.
They can bite, sting, and even feast on flesh. Some are deadly and others provide lifesaving cures. They can smell sweet or stink of rotting flesh! What are these crazy things? Plants, of course! The world is full of extraordinary plants growing everyway (including into thin air!) and everywhere (kudzu can grow up to 1 foot a day!). Discover the extreme facts about plants in this kooky book.
Piles of paper towels wind up in landfills, plastic toothbrushes lose their use long before they leave Earth, and dish soap harms our underwater friends. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to cleaning waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight cleaning waste.
Landfills are piled high with tossed clothes and shoes, clothing hangers harm our flying friends, and tiny microfibers from our fabrics are becoming fish food. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to clothing waste and join the battle to save Earth! Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight clothing waste.
Sipping warm tea can make a cold, dreary day a little bit cozier. But how do those tea leaves make it to your mug? Join the Tea Pot food truck to find out!
Sugar makes treats sweet. But where does sugar come from? And how does it get in our foods? Hop aboard the Cookie Jar food truck to find out!
Hop aboard the Rice Bowl food truck with your rice-loving guide Mina as you drive along the road to rice. From the rice paddies, to the rice dishes on tables around the globe, you'll see it all!
How far does salt travel before it makes it on your savory pretzel snack? The answer might surprise you! Follow the journey of salt from behind the wheel of the Dough Knot food truck.
Splat! A farm animal just took a poo. But can you figure out who? Use the clues left behind by an animals behind to learn all about animals on the farm.
Hippos use their tails to fling it around and a giraffe's drops more than five feet before splatting on the ground. What are we talking about? Poo on the savannah! Follow along to learn all about the animals that make it and the habitat they live in.
It's brown, hard, and hairy. But who does this poo belong to? Take a walk through the trees and learn all about forest animals from the poo they leave behind--just watch your step!
Do you smell that? Did you step in something? Eww, that's poo! Watch your step as you take a journey through the jungle to learn all about poo and the animals who make it!
Jack climbed up a giant beanstalk that shot straight to the sky. But what would it take for a beanstalk to grow so tall? And how does it stay standing? Professor Everafter and STEM have the answers!
Trashed toys land in landfills, chemicals in batteries and e-waste make them dangerous to destroy, and toy packaging is causing a pollution panic. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to entertainment waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight entertainment waste.
Straws slip into the oceans, foods go bad before we get a chance to eat them, and all that food packaging is filling the world with garbage. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to food waste and join the battle to save Earth! Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps with illustrations to give waste warriors a hands-on activity to fight food waste.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster sent millions of barrels of oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico--straight into the water that is home to countless animals. The oil quickly coated the wings of the brown pelican, putting this already endangered species into even more risk. How were these animals rescued? Find out about the brave scientists who saved the oil-soaked birds in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn more about other oil spills that threatened sea life around the world.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about tundra biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tundras. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tundra biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Tundra Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this title, early fluent readers follow Miles the monarch as he changes from caterpillar to butterfly and then heads out on a long migration journey. Read along as Miles flies to Mexico for winter, finds nectar to eat, and eventually heads north in the spring to mate. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about monarch butterflies using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a migration map, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers follow Greta the great white shark as she travels to the open ocean. Read along as Greta travels to the White Shark Cafe to feed, spends time near the coast of Hawaii, and eventually makes it back to the California coast to give birth. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about great white sharks using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a range map, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers follow Lucia the leatherback sea turtle as she hatches from her egg on shore and travels to the open ocean. Read along as Lucia avoids dangers such as fishing lines, finds food to eat, and eventually swims back to shore to lay eggs of her own. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about leatherback sea turtles using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a range map, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers follow Carly the caribou calf as she and her herd migrate south in fall in search of food. Read along as Carly avoids predators, crosses rivers, and climbs mountains as she travels thousands of miles south and then back north in spring. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about caribou using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a migration map, an index, and a table of contents.
In this title, early fluent readers follow three male red crabs as they migrate from the forest to the beach in order to mate in the spring. Read along as Cooper, Carlos, Caleb, and millions of other red crabs, avoid predators and cross roads on their journey, then make it to the beach where they dig burrows and meet female crabs to produce young. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about Christmas Island red crabs using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a migration map, an index, and a table of contents.
