A tundra is an area of land with low temperatures and short growing seasons. Although there are very few trees, tundras boast a wide variety of animal life in addition to lakes, bogs, and marshes. Readers will find out more in this basic introduction to one of the coldest habitats on the planet. Blastoff! Series
The United States was once abundant with prairies. Some have been converted to farmland, but other prairies still thrive. Students will learn how a prairie changes through the seasons, what animals live on prairies, and how people are working to restore prairie land. Blastoff! Series
Glaciers are huge, moving sheets of ice and snow. The fastest glaciers still only move about 100 feet a day. This book explains how glaciers form, how they move, and how a moving glacier shapes the land. Blastoff! Series
A pond is any body of water that is shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom. Kids will learn how ponds are formed, what wildlife they support, and how they differ from lakes in this general introduction. Blastoff! Series
Tide pools are filled up and emptied as the tide comes in and goes out. This makes living in them very difficult. Explore how tide pools are host to fascinating creatures such as sea anemones, starfish, crabs, and sea urchins! Blastoff! Series
The Midwestern United States was nicknamed "The Dust Bowl" in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water. Blastoff! Series
Winter winds blow snow at 35 miles per hour or more for at least three hours during a blizzard! Young readers will learn how blizzards form and why blizzard conditions temporarily shut down communities. Blastoff! Series
Take an in-depth look at earth science in this science encyclopedia.
Rivers make beautiful music - from the trickle of snowmelt to the burble of a full-flowing stream. Here the famed children's musical ensemble, the Banana Slug String Band, celebrates rivers as a fascinating, ever-changing source of life and joy.
There are many different kinds of clouds all around us. Clouds come in diverse shapes and colors. Some clouds are fluffy and others are wispy. Some clouds float high in the sky and others sit low on the ground. Some clouds warn of storms and other clouds tell of fair weather. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of clouds through vibrant photographs.
Existen muchas clases diferentes de nubes por doquier. Las nubes pueden tener diversas formas y colores. Algunas nubes son esponjaditas y otras son muy finas. Algunas nubes flotan muy alto en el cielo y otras, están muy al ras del suelo. Algunas nubes nos previenen de una tormenta y otras nubes, nos avisan de un clima favorable. Compara y contrasta las características de diferentes tipos de nubes a través de vibrantes fotografías.
In early America, pictures were not as prevalent as they are today. Throughout history, people have come to recognize certain places and things by the symbols that represent them.
What do people do in the changing weather of fall? Color photos and easy-to-read text tell kids all about how people adapt to the season of changing weather.
Learn why leaves drop from trees in the fall and learn about different types of leaves. Color photographs and easy-to-read text tell kids all about the changing season.
Learn all about how crops are picked and get to the store for us to eat. Color photographs and easy-to-read text tell kids about harvest time in the season of fall.
Visit an apple orchard and learn how apples grow, how cider is made, and what foods we make with apples. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell about this favorite treat in the season of fall.
What do animals do in the fall to get ready for winter? Nature photographs and easy-to-read text tell kids how animals adapt to changing weather in the season of fall.
En el libro se explica cómo es la Tierra por dentro y por fuera.
En el libro se explica qué son los huracanas, los efectos devastadores que pueden tener, las zonas de peligro y cómo los expertos persiguen a estas feroces tormentas
En el libro se explica cómo es el suelo; comenta sus nutrientes, materia orgánica y los idferentes tipos de suelo.
En esta colección, explora la geología y las ciencias de la Tierra con impresionantes ilustraciones en cada libro.
En esta colección, explora la geología y las ciencias de la Tierra con impresionantes ilustraciones en cada libro.
This new book will blow readers away! Accessible text, interesting facts, and bright, colorful design create an engaging combination for young readers. Readers will discover how wind forms, its affect on people, plants, and animals, and the tools scientists use to measure wind direction and speed. A hands-on experiment teaches readers how to make a wind vane and use it to find the winds direction.
Weather changes from day to day and season to season. But what exactly is weather and how is it created? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and many other weather wonders. Bright, full-color photographs, inviting text, and engaging questions introduce readers to the different types of weather in our world and how it affects our lives.
From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle, the features of different kinds of precipitation, and the role temperature has in determining what falls from our clouds.
