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.
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.
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.
One pine cone hangs in wait at the top of a tall lodgepole pine--for forty years it waits. But it watches as a small spark flickers into flame. It watches as the flames whip into a forest fire, sending animals fleeing. It watches as the flames grow higher and hotter--until the pine cone cracks open. As the fire cools and dies, the pine cone finally drops its seeds into the soil. Soil that has been made rich by the fire, warmed by the sun that can reach the forest floor once more. And from that destructive start, comes new life once more.
This book follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. Readers will learn about topics such as how seeds are produced, the role of various trees in a forest, and how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment.
This book looks at the growth of a flower from a seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Readers will learn about topics such as how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like, the various ways flowers are pollinated, and how flowering plants benefit animals, people, and the environment.
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 Acadia National Park! Find out what makes this national park unique and what wildlife lives in its mountains and on its shores. Discover some of the sights and activities that make Acadia National Park one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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.
Non-flowering plants, such as ferns, mosses, and conifers, reproduce without flowers, often using spores or seeds produced in cones instead of fruits. 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.
Trees are large perennial plants with a single woody stem or trunk, branches, and leaves, playing a crucial role in ecosystems by providing oxygen, storing carbon, and offering habitats for wildlife. 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.
Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, are plants that produce flowers for reproduction, with seeds developing inside fruits after pollination and fertilization. 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.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen, providing energy for growth. 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 main parts of a plant are the roots, which anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients; the stem, which supports the plant and transports nutrients; the leaves, where photosynthesis occurs; the flowers, which facilitate reproduction; and the seeds, which enable the plant to reproduce. 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 life cycle of a pumpkin starts with a seed, which germinates into a sprout, grows into a vine with flowers, and after pollination, produces pumpkins containing seeds to begin the cycle again. 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 life cycle of an apple begins with a seed that grows into a tree, which flowers, is pollinated, and produces fruit containing seeds to start the cycle again. 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.
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.
Glaciers are large, slow-moving masses of ice and snow that form over centuries from compacted layers of snow in polar and mountainous regions, gradually shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition. 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.
