Many of the things we throw away end up in landfills. Some of it winds up in our forests and waterways. As landfills pile high and pollution trashes our planet, Earth is in danger. Learn how the little things can add up to reduce waste and save the world.
From how we throw away trash to the ways we use electricity, our habits affect the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how changing our habits can save the world.
From rivers and streams to mountains and forests, life on Earth is all balanced around ecosystems. However, ecosystems are being polluted. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how the little things can add up to save ecosystems and the world.
Learn about Victoria Falls. Details include how the waterfall formed and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn about the marble caves of Patagonia. Details include how the caves formed and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Jurassic Coast and its iconic fossils formed, the discoveries of paleontologist Marry Anning, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Great Barrier Reef formed, the animals that call the reef home, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn how the Grand Canyon formed, the people past and present who call the canyon home, and what visitors are able to do there today. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn about the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. Details include the legend of the giant Finn McCool, how the Causeway formed, and what visitors are able to see and do at the site. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this natural wonder.
Learn to identify different wild animal scat in nature. Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animal's poop, what may be in it due to the animal's diet, and where to find it, while accompanying photos show both the droppings and the animal that left them. i
Learn to identify different animal homes in nature. Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animal home and where to find it, such as nests in trees and dens and burrows in the ground, while accompanying photos show both the home and the animal that inhabits it.
A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it.
Tallulah is ready to start her work as the Great Lakes' first official mermaid! After taking the pledge to protect and care for the lakes, she's off--caring for the various creatures that call the Great Lakes home, keeping the water and shores safe and clean, helping the boats navigate the waterways, and more! Backmatter includes information on how readers can become an honorary mermaid themselves!
On a farm, each season arrives with new jobs to do--crops to plant, animals to tend to, and fields to harvest. Readers get an insider's look at what spring, summer, fall, and winter look like on a family farm, from adorable baby animals to rumbling tractors and pumpkins to pies.
Get ready to explore Rocky Mountain National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Rocky Mountain National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
Get ready to explore Yosemite National Park! Find out what make this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Yosemite National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
Get ready to explore Grand Canyon National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in and around the canyon. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Grand Canyon National Park one of the most visited parks in the United States. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Get ready to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains and valleys. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Great Smoky Mountains National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Winter storms are severe weather events characterized by heavy snowfall, freezing rain, strong winds, and cold temperatures, often causing hazardous conditions and disruptions to daily life. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and cloud cover, in a specific place at a specific time. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
The water cycle is the continuous process by which water circulates between Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Seasons are periods of the year characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, caused by the Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun, resulting in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, adversely affecting air, water, soil, and living organisms. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low-pressure centers, typically forming over warm ocean waters and capable of causing widespread damage when they make landfall. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, and other surface materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
