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Wolf, Coyote, and Other Packs

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807082

How can African wild dogs hunt animals ten times their size? What does the howl of a coyote mean? Why do some solitary hunters live in packs? Discover the answers in this engaging book and learn about the many ways living in a pack helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Whale, Dolphin, and Other Pods

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807075

Why do belugas join pods to migrate? How do dolphins protect others in their pods? Why are pods important to some baby animals for survival? Discover the answers in this fascinating book and learn about the many ways living in a pod helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Shoals and Schools of Fish

Rachel Stuckey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807068

How do schools of fish confuse predators? Why do similar fish shoal and school together? Why do some fish live in groups only when they are young? Discover the answers in this colorful book and learn about the many ways living in schools or shoals help fish survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Penguin, Prairie Dog, and Other Colonies

Kylie Burns (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807051

How do penguin colonies care for their young? Why do great blue herons migrate in groups? How do prairie dogs warn others of danger? Discover the answers in this interesting book and learn about the many ways living in a colony helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Gorilla, Baboon, and Other Troops

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807044

Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers in this amazing book and learn about the many ways living in a troop helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide.

Elephant, Deer, and Other Herds

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807037

How do elephants in a herd communicate? Why are caribou safer in large herds? Why do zebras migrate in groups with wildebeest? Discover the answers in this fascinating book and learn about the many ways living in a herd helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Cotton to Clothing

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807099

This dynamic book follows the fluffy fiber known as cotton, from plant to final product--clothing. Close-up images illustrate how cotton is grown, harvested, and processed for sale. Wonder Word features ask readers to think about and engage with concepts such as "environment" and "raw cotton." Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Green Machines: Eco-friendly Rides

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196989

Easy-to-read text and vivid photographs combine to introduce young readers to eco-friendly vehicles. This dynamic new book gives a close-up view of some of the worlds most innovative, eco-friendly rides, including three-wheeled cars, hydrogen fuel-cell busses, segway personal transporters, and electric bikes and scooters.

From Sunshine to Light Bulb

Michael Bright (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118172

What happens when you flip a light switch or press the power button on the TV? Electricity flows to the device and it turns on. Most of us use electrical gadgets all day, every day, without thinking about it. This book follows the journey from source to resource of solar power, one of the most exciting forms of renewable energy today. Readers will learn how electricity is made and collected directly from the sun and how it reaches us to power our modern world. Other sources of energy are also examined, as well as how grids work to move electricity across land and sea, and how it is fed into our homes. Real-world examples look at solar farms, solar furnaces, solar towers, and even solar transportation. With the world's nonrenewable resources such as oil running out, the advantages and disadvantages of solar power as a renewable alternative are discussed.

The Natural World

Jon Richards, Ed Simkins (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117984

This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of the wildlife and geology of Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as which areas in the world are most affected by natural disasters, where most endangered species live, how climate change is affecting our planet, and how effectively deforestation is being balanced out by reforestation around the world.

What Is a Flood?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117496

Floods are natural disasters that can be brought on by severe weather. In this informative title readers will learn about what causes flooding, different types of floods, where they most often occur, flood warnings and alerts, and what we can do before, during, and after floods occur to stay safe.

What Is a Thunderstorm?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117526

Dark clouds fill the sky, rain falls hard, lightning flashes, and thunder booms - it's a thunderstorm! In this interesting title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs.

What Is a Tornado?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117533

What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornados called “twisters”? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down.

What Is a Heat Wave?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117502

This informative book shows young readers how and why long periods of hot weather occur, where and when heat waves happen most often, and how extreme heat can be dangerous to people and animals. Readers will also learn about water shortages, droughts, and fire hazards, the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast heat waves, and techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat.

What Is a Hurricane?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117519

Vibrant, full-color photographs and accessible text help introduce young readers to hurricanes. Readers will learn how warm water and wind combine to form these powerful storms, which parts of the world are most affected and when, and what steps to take to prepare for these severe weather events.

What Is a Blizzard?

Robin Johnson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117489

Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This cool title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe.

A Math Journey Under the Ocean

Hilary Koll, Steve Mills (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177186

Fun pictograms and infographics about the oceans make learning about math topics easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission deep underwater and use their mathematical skills while learning about scuba diving and submarines, and exploring life in coral reefs, deep ocean waters, and underwater volcanoes. Math puzzles and exercises help children build confidence in their math skills.

What Do You Find in a Rainforest Tree?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117250

From the sunlit-filled canopy to the shaded forest floor, readers will discover how a rainforest tree provides shelter, water, food, and other essential resources to meet the needs of a variety of living things.

What Do You Find in a Backyard?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117229

Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions.

What Do You Find on a Saguaro Cactus?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117274

Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such as woodpeckers and owls, and provide food for animals such as bats and other small mammals. This captivating title provides a close-up look at the plants and animals that live in and around the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert.

Animals that Live in Social Groups

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180995

One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This intriguing book shows how social animals communicate and interact with members of their own species. Elephants, dolphins and orcas, monkeys, apes, lions, and wolves, educate their young, work together to find food, and take care of their group members. Smaller animals that work together in microsocieties include termites, ants, bees, and wasps. Students will have fun comparing their own social groups to those found in nature. Fascinating photographs accompany thought-provoking questions and activities.

What Do You Find in a Pond?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117243

From croaking frogs and quacking ducks to floating lily pads and buzzing dragonflies, ponds are bursting with life. Dynamic photographs and descriptive text help budding young scientists discover the plants and animals that live in these freshwater ecosystems.

What Do You Find in a Tide Pool?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117267

Tide pools form from water left on rocky shores when the tide withdraws. From seaweed and sea snails to shore crabs and seabirds, readers will discover some of the plants and animals that live in and around these ever-changing ecosystems.

What Do You Find in a Coral Reef?

Megan Kopp (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117236

Vibrant photographs and descriptive text guide readers on an underwater journey through coastal waters to explore coral reefs. Home to more than one million kinds of plants, fish, and other ocean life, readers will discover how living things meet their needs for shelter, food, and more in this dynamic ecosystem.

Big Challenges that Animals Face

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180964

Wild animals are facing huge challenges in the natural world today. Many are endangered - some critically. This eye-opening book shows how animals are being threatened by habitat loss, climate change, non-native species taking over their habitats, pollution, over-fishing, poaching, collisions with cars and boats, and human diseases. Many recovery efforts are in progress to bring back the populations of some nearly extinct animals and to reintroduce some captive ones to their natural habitats. Readers will learn how scientists are working to save blue iguanas in the Cayman Islands, black-footed ferrets in the Canadian prairies, penguins and albatross in Patagonia, and great apes in Africa. This engaging book also encourages students to compare their life challenges to those of animals in the wild.