Can you name some of the muscles you use every day? Learn about how muscles give your body shape, keep your heart beating, and help you move. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book discusses fossil formation, the history of paleontology, and what some fossil records show.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book discusses what flooding is, how it happens, and what scientists have learned about it.
In Environmental Disasters, students will learn about environmental disasters and how they affect humans and animals, as well as the agencies that work to provide relief. Readers will love discovering new information in this chapter book while also reinforcing learned skills with comprehension and extension activities. The Let’s Explore Science series allows readers to dive into the world of fascinating science-related topics while strengthening reading comprehension skills. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of building safe structures to withstand natural disasters.
With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.
Learn all about the most famous Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, and the fascinating facts about the kings and pharaohs who are entombed within them.
This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.
This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.
This book describes the importance of wetland areas to Earth's ecosystem and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.
This introduction to cooking discusses the many ways math is used when working with food.
Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Building The Erie Canal. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.
Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read America Enters The Industrial Revolution. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.
En el libro se explica cómo se puede vivir en casas amigables con el medio ambiente.
Explores electricity from the power plant to your home. Includes how electricity is made, circuits, how we use electricity, and the effects our changing world and weather have on how it works.
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.
Discusses solids, liquids and gases as well as the changing states of matter, water, weather, and evaporation.
Defines geology and discusses Earth's layers, soil, plate tectonics, types of rocks and the rock cycle, and land formations.
Explores energy, how we use it, different types and forms of energy, conservation and transformation, renewables vs. non-renewable, and energy conservation.
This book presents a collection of questions, answers, and facts about the planet Earth, including its origin, continents, and relation to the Sun and Moon.
This book takes a look at the biological, nuclear, and chemical weapons that are known to be weapons of mass destruction, the history of human conflict, and how warriors have sought the best weapons for the most effective means of winning.
Dogs can use their keen sense of smell to help law enforcement as part of teams called K-9 units. A mysterious bag in an airport? A car full of hidden drugs? A missing body in the woods? Don’t worry, K-9 Units are on the case!
For thousands of years, people found rocks that they thought were giant dragon tongues that had fallen from the sky. But they were looking in the wrong direction! These fossils were actually the teeth and bones of creatures that lived in the waters long, long ago. What other mega-sized, mega-cool creatures lived in the ancient seas? Let's explore MEGA Creatures of Ancient Seas! The MegaCool MegaFauna series explores the history of some of the most massive creatures that ever lived. They swam in the seas, walked the lands, and soared through the skies. Some are even still alive today! Learn how mega-cool megafauna are related to (or are even examples of) modern living things. These awesome extra-large animals have an amazing history, so let's start exploring
In 2009, scientists found the bones of "Dracula" in Transylvania – that was what they named the fossils of a new pterosaur whose wings could spread 12 meters wide! Millions of years ago, gigantic reptiles like “Dracula” ruled the skies. What other mega-cool, mega-sized creatures flew in the ancient skies? Let's explore MEGA Creatures of Ancient Skies! The MegaCool MegaFauna series explores the history of some of the most massive creatures that ever lived. They swam in the seas, walked the lands, and soared through the skies. Some are even still alive today! Learn how mega-cool megafauna are related to (or are even examples of) modern living things. These awesome extra-large animals have an amazing history, so let's start exploring