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.
Whooping cranes live near water in North America. But now their nests sit empty. Where have the whooping cranes gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hunting to dirty water--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the whooping cranes!
Snow leopards slink around the mountains. But there are fewer leopards left. Where have all the snow leopards gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hunting to habitat loss--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the snow leopards!
What does a river require? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add plants, animals, boats, and maybe even a waterfall! Then, get creative and make your own river environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Polar bears live on floating ice across the arctic. But now the ice is melting. Where will all the polar bears go? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hazards on land to habitat loss on ice--and find out what you can do to help protect them. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the polar bears!
What pieces are part of a polar environment? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add polar bears, penguins, a scientists' camps, and don't forget lots of ice and snow! Then, get creative and make your own pole. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Giant gorillas used to roam all over the forests of Africa. But now their nests sit empty. Where have all the gorillas gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from deforestation to illegal hunting--and find out what you can do to help protect gorillas. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the gorillas!
What does a desert look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add sand dunes, cactuses, camels, and maybe even a sandstorm! Then, get creative and make your own desert environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.
Buzzing bees have long been a critical part of habitat all over Earth. But there are fewer flying friends around. Where have all the bees gone. Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from diseases to loss of habitat--and find out what you can do to help protect bees. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the bees!
Elephants footprints scatter across the forests floor. But there are fewer Asian elephants than ever before. Where have all the elephants gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals-from deforestation to illegal hunting-and find out what you can do to help protect the elephants. Carefully leveled text and captivating photos bring the message home: Save the Asian elephants!
