Have you ever stepped outside in temperatures so cold your snot freezes? How about seen snow drifted up higher than a home? Maybe you live somewhere where winter gets wild! Discover extreme facts about extreme cold and blizzards in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know heat can make roads crack? Have you heard about a drought going on for decades? And what do you think about using science to stop a disaster before it's even happened? Discover extreme facts about heat waves and droughts in this fun and kooky book.
Some plants might have pretty flowers or sweet-looking berries, but they aren't always as nice as they seem. Poisonous plants may leave hungry visitors with an itchy rash, burning blisters, or throwing up lunch. Others are so poisonous that a single bite is all it takes to kill. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Nearly half a million types of plants grow on Earth. Some have flowers that smell like rotting flesh, while others have grown to some crazy large and small sizes. With so many plants on the planet, it's no wonder the world is full of freaky plants. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
A buzzing bug lands on a small plant. Snap! The leaves close and the bug is stuck in the trap, doomed to become a soupy meal. From closing their leaves like a cage, to luring bugs or even small animals to their watery deaths--some plants eat meat! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Plants can't move away from hungry animals looking for a tasty treat. So, some plants grow pointy prickles, sharp spines, or threatening thorns to keep themselves safe. One poke from these plants tells unwanted visitors to eat somewhere else! Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
From people buying food at a market, to animals chowing down on some tasty grass, we rely on plants for food to live and grow. So how do plants get their food? Photosynthesis! Plants make their own food from a few simple things around them. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Many plants need help sending their seeds away so they can grow into healthy plants. Some seeds flutter in the wind, others float away in water. And some seeds rely on hungry animals pooping them out after a nice meal. Plants have plenty of ways to scatter their seeds. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.
Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do on vacation! From taking buses or trains to recycling and reusing things, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
We share Earth with many plants and animals, so we must take care of the planet. How? There are many things you can do outside! From picking up trash to planting trees, learn what you can do to help Earth. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Earth is our home, and we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do from school! From recycling worksheets to carrying lunch in reusable containers, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Earth is a place for all of us, so we must take care of it. How? There are many things you can do in your own home! From recycling and reusing things to remembering to turn off the lights, learn what you can do to help our planet. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn about saving the world.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know how to tell the difference between a young frog or butterfly and an adult? In this book, learn about the life cycles of plants and animals and the many changes they go through as they grow. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know why plants are so important on Earth? In this book, learn what makes plants special, including how they make their own food and produce oxygen for people and animals to breathe. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know why snakes make venom and why polar bears have thick fur? In this book, learn about the different types of adaptations animals and plants use to survive in their environments. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
In this rhyming counting book, young readers will venture alongside a young boy as he climbs a tree. When he gets to the top, he's excited to take in the view. But an unexpected encounter with a buzzing beehive sends him back down more quickly than he went up!
What causes a wildfire? What's the fire triangle? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these fierce, fast-moving flames. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What causes a tornado? What's a supercell? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these terrible twisters. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What causes an earthquake? What's a tsunami? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these earthshaking events. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What causes a flood? What's a flash flood? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these high-water hazards. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What causes a hurricane? What's the eye of a hurricane? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these spinning, surging storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What causes a blizzard? What's a whiteout? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these severe, snowy storms. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Who knew some plants could hunt and defend themselves. Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the plant parts and behaviors that make some plants special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Air is essential for all living things on Earth. It provides the oxygen we need to breathe. Air affects the weather and nature, and can be used as a source of clean, renewable energy. But air can also get polluted by natural causes and human-made sources. Find out why air is so important, the factors that pollute it, and the steps that we can all take to make our air cleaner.
