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!
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!
What would you do if the world went dark? A global blackout could wipe out power for lights, heat, and even Wi-Fi. It’s time to become a blackout 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!
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!
High speed and high elevation often work together to create an adrenaline rush. Roller coasters prove this. The world's fastest take riders hundreds of feet into the air at roughly 100 miles per hour. Young readers will find every coaster on this top ten list thrilling.
It lurks in deep water. Soon it could rise to the surface. No, it's not a sea creature but a surfer’s dream. This is the ultimate wave. For thousands of years, and all across the globe, surfers have enjoyed the thrills and survived the spills of catching waves.
People have asked the same question for centuries: are humans alone in the universe? Astrobiologists seek to find the answer. From studying tiny organisms under a microscope to sending remote detection devices to outer space, many hope to find and communicate with life beyond the boundaries of Earth.
Streaming services like Twitch draw countless millions of viewers every day. Readers will learn all about the history of video game livestreaming, from its days as a niche hobby to its mainstream breakthrough. They'll also find out what it takes to succeed in today's highly competitive streaming environment.
On the Scoreboard digs into how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.
Engineering a Win digs into the many ways engineering has led to better equipment, facilities, and better overall athletic performance. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.
Every Second Counts digs into the timing of sports, including: timing of each sport, speed and velocity, and how shaving off time can win the game. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.
Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how the Sun affects Earth's atmosphere, why the wind blows, and how clouds form? In this book, learn all about weather on Earth and how it impacts people's lives. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this book, learn all about the important role of water in our world. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Did you know that you use Earth's resources every day? Do you know which natural resources are renewable and which are not? In this book, learn all about the vital resources form nature that sustain and improve our lives. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what tectonic plates are? Can you explain how they split, crash, and slide to create tall mountains and deep ocean trenches? In this book, learn all about the huge, moving plates that make up Earth's crust. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what natural disasters can happen when there are changes to Earth's land, water, and atmosphere? In this book, learn all about natural hazards and what people can do to prepare for them. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what resources are found in Earth's crust? Can you explain the differences between the geosphere and the hydrosphere? In this book, learn all about the complex and interconnecting systems that sustain life on Earth. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between climate and weather, why Earth's climate is warming, and how it affects plants and animals? In this book, learn all about climate change and how scientists are working to understand and monitor it. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how people's behavior changes Earth's systems, including its air, land, and water? In this book, learn all about human impacts to natural environments and what you can do to help limit harm. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know how it formed, what lies under its surface, and how it has changed over time? In this book, learn about planet Earth and the many features that make it so special. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you understand how plants and animals change Earth as they live and grow? In this book, learn all about biogeology and the study of how living and nonliving things affect each other. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know the difference between weather and climate? Can you name different types of climates that can be found on Earth? In this book, learn all about the characteristics of Earth's major climate zones. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Celebrities spend fortunes on pictures of unamused primates. People buy homes they’ll never live in. An artist sells a single pixel for millions. These situations may sound outrageous, but they are all part of a story. Welcome to the digital universe of NFTs. From cryptocurrencies to life in the metaverse, NFTs are taking the world on a wild ride.
This fun, hands-on title makes STEM fields of study approachable and memorable! Informative text explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Geology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from agate coasters to an underwater eruption. These step-by-step crafts encourage readers to artistically engage with what they learned, helping solidify their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
