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Weather

Susan Koehler (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940112

This book discusses types of weather, including storms, weather instruments, and how weather is predicted.

Rot and Decay

Sarah Levete (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940020

Discusses things that rot and break down and things that don't. Investigates how decomposing things may feed insects or animals and help the soil. Discusses recycling.

Ice To Steam

Penny Johnson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940044

Discusses solids, liquids and gases as well as the changing states of matter, water, weather, and evaporation.

Food From The Sun

Harriet Brown (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940006

Discusses how plants use sunlight, water and soil for food, and how the plant transports food as well as plant reproduction, seeds, and survival.

Food Chains and Webs

Andrew Solway (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940013

Discusses the food chain and includes a description of terms like energy, producers, consumers, decomposers, and how these all fit together.

Las plantas

Thomas Sheehan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612362038

Take an in-depth look at plant life in this science encyclopedia.

State Guides to Flowers

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425694

Scientific and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flower and the processes used to select it.

Earth Day Crafts

Morgan Thompson, Emma Paul (author) Carlos Reynoso (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781640338982

Kids will love celebrating Earth Day by making these easy-to-make, fun crafts. No patterns are needed to complete these simple masterpieces. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.

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.

STEM Underground

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278557

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the underground is their office! The fields of seismologist, volcanologist, geothermal engineer, paleontologist, and speleologist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. 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.

Surviving the Desert

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278373

In this title, readers learn how to survive in the desert through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, avoid the sun, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the desert. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

STEM in the Skies

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278533

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the sky is their office! The careers of meteorologist, astronomer, aerospace engineer, pilot, and astronaut are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

STEM on the Farm

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278540

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the farm is their office! The careers of livestock and poultry farmer, fish farmer, beekeeper, crop farmer, and flower farmer are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

STEM in the Garden

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278519

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the garden is their office! The careers of horticulturist, arborist, nursery worker, landscaper, gardener, and groundskeeper are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

STEM in the Forest

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278502

This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the forest is their office! The careers of forester, forest ranger, logger, firefighter, and urban forester are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Nasty Nature Phobias

John Wood, Noah Leatherland (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166207

Step right up to face your fears! Explore the worrying, enlightening, and dreadfully dark nature phobias, from the fear of sun to the phobia of plants. The circus of fears draws in hi-lo readers from 6th and 7th grade with compelling (and sometimes creepy) phobias while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!

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!

Gray Wolves in Their Ecosystems

Della O’Dowd (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166412

A group of gray wolves silently stalks prey. Once the pack picks one of the older animals in a herd, the apex predators take it down with the speed and strength that no single animal would have been able to manage. All around them, plant life grows lush, healthy bison roam the land, and an eagle picks apart leftovers from the pack’s last kill. Wolves are vital to their ecosystems, controlling the size of prey populations so all life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how wolves shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these powerful predators disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.

Mangrove Trees in Their Ecosystems

Olivia Hammond (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166436

Coastal fish swim through water cleaned by the tangled roots of a mangrove forest, crabs munch on mangrove leaves, and monkeys swing from branch to branch. When storms hit, the important plants block winds, waves, and even floods that might otherwise damage the life just inland. Mangrove trees are vital to their ecosystems, maintaining the habitats that are crucial to the life and breeding grounds of many coastal creatures. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how mangrove trees shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if the magnificent mangrove disappears. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.

Prairie Dogs in Their Ecosystems

Sophie Christopher (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889166443

Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying predators, and even little insects benefit from the healthy home prairie dogs helped create. Prairie dogs are vital to their grassland ecosystems, keeping the soil healthy so the rest of life in the environment can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how prairie dogs shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these little diggers disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.