They may not be cute and cuddly, but what they lack in looks, they make up for in recycling superpowers. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect vultures have on their environment. From preventing the spread of diseases to reducing greenhouse gases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
They may be small, but native bees prove that you don't have to "bee" big to make a big difference. Delve into the powerful effect native bees have on their environment. From bringing blooms to deserts to providing food for people and wildlife, learn how these underappreciated buzzy pollinators work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Freshwater mussels don’t get as much attention as cute furry animals, but they’re more than just shells sitting at the bottom of a stream. Delve into the powerful effect mollusks have on their environment. From fighting pollution to signaling the alarm when things have gone wrong with a waterway, learn how these underappreciated and often overlooked environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Despite their beloved status, elephants remain a threatened species, and their impact on the world around them goes far beyond their thunderous steps. Delve into the powerful effect elephants have on their environment. From planting trees, to bringing water to all, learn how these underappreciated gentle giants work as environmental superheroes to keep their ecosystems going strong.
Many people find bats to be scary, but a world without bats is much scarier. This title from our Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series delves into the powerful effect bats have on their environment. From controlling insect populations to preventing the spread of diseases, learn how these underappreciated and often misunderstood environmental superheroes work to keep their ecosystems going strong.
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.
Floods are overflow events where water submerges normally dry land, typically caused by excessive rainfall, river overflow, or rapid snowmelt, often resulting in damage to the environment and infrastructure. 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.
Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular region, typically observed over periods of 30 years or more. 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 temperate rainforest biome is a cool, moist ecosystem found in coastal regions, characterized by dense, tall trees, high levels of rainfall, and a rich diversity of plant, fungi, and animal 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. Biomes is broken into 6 single-page sections: What Is, Animals, Plants, Climate, Why Important, and Words to Know.
The freshwater biome consists of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands, characterized by low salt content and home to diverse species of fish, amphibians, plants, and microorganisms adapted to life in non-saline environments. 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 coral reef biome is a diverse underwater ecosystem characterized by vibrant coral structures, warm shallow waters, and a rich variety of marine life, including fish, mollusks, and other invertebrates. 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 grassland biome is characterized by vast open areas dominated by grasses, with few trees, and is home to grazing animals, birds, and insects, thriving in moderate to low rainfall regions. 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 savanna biome is a tropical or subtropical ecosystem characterized by open grasslands with scattered trees, experiencing seasonal rainfall, and home to diverse wildlife, including large herbivores and predators. 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 tropical rainforest biome is a hot, humid ecosystem found near the equator, characterized by dense vegetation, towering trees, high biodiversity, and consistent, heavy rainfall throughout the year. 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 desert biome is a dry, arid ecosystem with extreme temperatures, limited rainfall, and specialized plants and animals adapted to survive in harsh, water-scarce conditions. 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.
