They may not be cute and cuddly, but what they lack in looks, they make up for in recycling superpowers. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect vultures have on their environment. From preventing the spread of diseases to reducing greenhouse gases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Break down the science of stinging animals in this hi-lo scaffolded text. This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Animal Science: The Breakdown, older readers can explore the science of animals while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.
They may be small, but native bees prove that you don't have to "bee" big to make a big difference. Delve into the powerful effect native bees have on their environment. From bringing blooms to deserts to providing food for people and wildlife, learn how these underappreciated buzzy pollinators work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Despite their beloved status, elephants remain a threatened species, and their impact on the world around them goes far beyond their thunderous steps. Delve into the powerful effect elephants have on their environment. From planting trees, to bringing water to all, learn how these underappreciated gentle giants work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Many people find bats to be scary, but a world without bats is much scarier. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect bats have on their environment. From controlling insect populations to preventing the spread of diseases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
A service dog is any dog that performs a job or a task that helps a person who has a physical or mental disability. These tasks can be anything from guiding people down a sidewalk to sniffing out changes in blood sugar levels. Find out how these personal support dogs are trained and how they bond deeply with their owners.
Diferentes a las aves marinas y aves acuáticas, las aves playeras pueden encontrarse en cualquier lugar desde los océanos hasta las montañas. Estarán en las costas, o en pantanos y pastizales cerca de océanos, ríos o lagos. Estos migrantes poderosos viajan de ida y vuelta entre los terrenos de crías o normales en verano. ¡Algunas aves playeras viajan hacia y desde Tierra del Fuego hasta el Ártico cada año! Tienen "paradas de descanso" especiales durante sus migraciones en donde comen y descansan para el resto del viaje. Puede que caven un nido en la arena, barro o rocas de la costa. Cada ave playera tiene un pico único para encontrar alimentos específicos. Aprende en qué se parecen y diferencian estas aves fascinantes en el título más reciente de la serie de "Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes".
Explora el rol crucial de los árboles marchitos o en proceso de secado, conocidos como troncones, en los ecosistemas forestales. A través de una narrativa atractiva y fotografías vívidas, este libro explica como los troncones proporcionan hábitats para una variedad de animales, incluyendo aves, mamíferos, reptiles e insectos. Detalla las diferentes formas en las que los animales usan troncones para anidar, refugiarse, alimentarse y encaramarse. Ideal para la educación medioambietal y alineado con los estándares NGSS, este libro promueve la conservación de la vida salvaje y la sensibilización ecológica para los lectores jóvenes.
¿Qué harías si tu destino usual de verano desapareciera? Los animales migratorios alrededor del mundo están enfrentando este problema, ya que sus hábitats de clima cálido desaparecen. Los niveles del mar elevados complican este problema, y las islas pequeñas desaparecen. Este libro es sobre un programa de hábitat artificial impulsado entre el Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), el Wildlife and Heritage Service del Department of Natural Resources (DNR) de Maryland, y Audubon Mid-Atlantic luego de que se erosionara la isla de anidación de los charranes comunes. Se diseñó una isla flotante de 48 pies cuadrados para dar a las aves un lugar tranquilo en contra de molestias, inundaciones y depredadores. Está hecha de secciones que se ensamblaron, aseguraron y anclaron cerca de la isla antigua de los charranes en la temporada de anidación. ¿Los charranes regresarán con la isla desaparecida y la nueva isla flotante en su lugar?
Explore the crucial role of dead or dying trees, known as snags, in forest ecosystems. Award-winning Nature Photographer and Naturalist Mary Holland explains how snags provide essential habitats for a variety of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Highlighting the diverse ways animals use snags for nesting, shelter, food, and perching, this book is ideal for environmental education to promote wildlife conservation and ecological awareness to young readers.
Discover the inspiring, true story of how scientists are helping Common Terns. Scientists in a partnership between Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Program, and Audubon Mid-Atlantic are building huge rafts to serve as nesting areas for these birds whose nesting habitats have disappeared due to climate change and erosion. On the rafts, the nests are also safe from development and predators. Will the birds use the rafts?
We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
The Humane Society asks each of us to be a hero for all animals. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure no animals are left suffering in our communities.
The World Wildlife Fund is dedicated to conserving nature and making the world safer for wildlife and wild places around the world. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it works with local communities and volunteers to make a global difference.
Meet the plant-eating Iguanodon from the Late Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the short-armed Plateosaurus from the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the crocodile-like Spinosaurus as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the small but mighty Compsognathus as it hunted in the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the water-dwelling Icthyosaur as it hunted in the Late Cretaceous and Early Triassic periods. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the fierce Coelophysis as it hunted in the Late Triassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the armored Ankylosaurus from the Cretaceous Period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Meet the long-necked Brachiosaurus from the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
Showcases stories of the rescue dogs and handlers who reported to the attack sites to search for victims and survivors. This book describes the important service of these animals during the aftermath of the attacks. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the national bird of the United States and how it came to be symbolic of the country. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the dogs? Who would win in a fight? In this hi-lo title, adventurous readers will learn about the secret weapons and attacks of these fighters. Special features include animal profiles highlighting size, habitat, speed, and more. Vibrant text and action-packed photos will engage any adventurous reader!
