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.
The diet of Native American tribes reflected the areas in which they lived. For some tribes, like those of the Pacific Northwest, salmon was a staple part of the diet; for the people of the Great Plains, the buffalo was hunted for food. This book discusses the foods common to various tribes as well as the cultural significance certain foods had for specific tribes.
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.
From the earliest times humans have shaped and changed the landscape. Historical and modern-day examples in this interesting book show how natural habitats and wilderness areas are destroyed as people need more land for farming and to build towns and cities, and how increasing urbanization of populations is adding to the problem of carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Some storms bring powerful winds and rain. This book shows some amazing storms!
Do you know where the water goes when a puddle dries up? Read this book to find the answer!
Sometimes the weather is rainy. The weather can be snowy, too. See what people do in all kinds of weather.
When the seasons change, there are new activities to try. Learn what you can do in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
People can see many things at the seashore. What will we discover there today?
There are many nice things in Spring. What is your favorite part of Spring?
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.
Young readers learn about waterways through simple text and photos.
