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Sound

Kay Manolis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612113326

Movements called vibrations produce sound. Small vibrations make a quiet sound. Big vibrations make a loud sound. This book teaches children what sound is and how it can be measured. Blastoff! Series

Matter

Kay Manolis (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612113302

Gases, liquids, and solids are all matter. Everything that has mass and takes up space is matter. This book instructs eager learners about the different forms of matter and explains how matter can change forms. Blastoff! Series

Magnetism

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612113296

Earth is a huge magnet with two magnetic poles. A magnet has an invisible force called magnetism. Children will discover what magnetism is and learn how magnets work. Blastoff! Series

Los más peligrosos

Terri Fields (author), Laura Jacques (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607185536

Los animales más peligrosos de todo el mundo se reúnen para el animal más peligroso de la competencia de todos. Vboras, arañas, tiburones ... Quin ser el ganador? Veneno mortal, grandes dientes, cuernos, con gran nitidez y pies de terror son sólo algunas formas en que matan a los animales. Los depredadores ESTN hecho de matar. La presa s, simplemente se está defendiendo. Sin embargo, el animal mortal más inesperada ni siquiera intenta hacer daño a todos! No deje que el suspenso te matan.

La casa en la cueva

Janet Halfmann (author), Shennen Bersani (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607185499

Al bebé murciélago le gusta su casa en la cueva y nunca quiere dejarla. Mientras practica agitar sus alas una noche, se cae, y Demuchas-una la Rata Cachibachera lo rescata. Entonces ellos exploran en lo más profundo, las esquinas oscuras de la cueva donde encuentran animales asombrosos—animales que no necesitan ojos para ver o los colores para esconderse de sus enemigos. El bebé murciélago aprende lo importante que son los murciélagos para el hábitat de la cueva y cómo otras criaturas de cueva vivientes dependen de los murciélagos para comer. Finalmente, ¿el bebé murciélago se atreverá a salir de la cueva para ayudar a los otros animales?

¡La tuza al rescate! La recuperación de un volcán

Terry Catasús Jennings (author), Laurie O'Keefe (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607181613

Los animales del bosque están sorprendidos cuando la montaña explota repentinamente, cubriendo la tierra en cenizas rocosas, calientes y en piedras que hacen imposible la supervivencia para muchas plantas y animales. La tuza sobrevive en su madriguera subterránea con comida para alimentarse. ¿Cómo ayuda la tuza a que la montaña se recupere? Los científicos pasan años observando el regreso de la vida a la montaña siguiendo la erupción volcánica de Mount St. Helens el 18 de mayo de 1980. Esta historia de ficción está basada en las sorprendentes observaciones de cómo la vida regresa a una área que ha sido totalmente cambiada o destruída

Gopher to the Rescue! A Volcano Recovery Story

Terry Catasús Jennings (author), Laurie O'Keefe (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607181514

The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives in his underground burrow with food to eat. How does Gopher help bring life back to the mountain? Scientists spent years observing life returning to the mountain following the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. This fictionalized story is based on their surprising observations of how life returns to an area that has been totally changed or destroyed.

A Day on the Mountain

Kevin Kurtz (author), Erin E. Hunter (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607180982

Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtz's award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live there. Learn about Black bears, Great Gray Owls, Garter snakes, Clark's nutcrackers, Bighorn sheep, Hummingbirds, Yellow-bellied marmots, Mountain goats, Salamanders, and Snow fleas.

Tsunamis

Anne Wendorff

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 1600141889

Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities. Blastoff! Series

Hurricanes

Kay Manolis

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 1600141854

Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane's eye usually has calm weather and clear skies. Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas. Blastoff! Series

Pedazos de otro mundo

Mara Rockliff (author), Salima Alikhan (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781934359372

Ahora sí que yo estaba todo despierto. "¿Salir? ¿Salir adónde?" pero él se había ido. Ven junto con Jody y su padre a una excursión mágica y misteriosa al mundo nocturno - y del más allá. Con una prosa simple pero lírica e ilustraciones evocativas en acuarela, esta acogedora historia familiar trae a la vida la alegría y el asombro de un niño al ver su primera lluvia de meteoritos. La perfecta compenetración de la naturaleza, la ciencia y la imaginación, Pedazos de otro mundo deleitará a cualquier lector que ha contemplado la noche con admiración.

Los lechos: Durmiendo en los ríos del mundo

Gail Langer Karwoski (author), Connie McLennan (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781934359686

Esta secuela al apremiado Camas de agua: Durmiendo en el océano (Learning Magazine's 2007 Teachers' Choice Award & 2005 Mom's Choice) lleva al lector en un barco alrededor del mundo para que aprenda como los mamíferos duermen alrededor de diez importantes ríos del mundo en todos los continentes excepto en la Antártica. Rema el Misisipi rio abajo y mira como dos nutrias de río saltan en un árbol hueco o contempla en la rivera del río Brisbane como un ornitorrinco salta en un agujero y desaparece en un túnel estrecho. Escrito con un estilo tranquilo, este libro sirve como un cuento para antes de dormir para los niños menores o un libro de geografía de animales para los niños mayores. ¡Los adultos pueden aprender algo también!

Julia la buscadora de rocas

Gail Langer Karwoski (author), Lisa Downey (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781934359587

Gail Langer Karwoski Lisa DowneyCuando una niña joven encuentra una roca brillante enterrada en la tierra y descubre que se limpia como un hermoso cristal de cuarzo, queda fascinada y se convierte en Julia la buscadora de rocas. Unete a Julia y a como su papá a excavar los minerales y le explica las maravillas de la formación del cristal. La combinación y el juego de palabras con la ciencia, los lectores jóvenes aprenden acerca del mineral “tesoro” más abundante del planeta

Turtles In My Sandbox

Jennifer Keats Curtis (author), Emanuel Schongut (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607180135

Imagine finding turtle eggs in your sandbox! When a mother diamondback terrapin lays eggs in a young girl's sandbox, the girl becomes a "turtle-sitter" to help the babies safely hatch. She raises the teeny hatchlings until they become big enough to fend for themselves in the wild. Then, with the help of experts, she releases them. Along the way, she learns about these unique animals and that she has made an important contribution to their survival. The "For Creative Minds" educational section includes terrapin fun facts and a turtle habitat craft.

Justine McKeen, Pooper Scooper

Sigmund Brouwer (author), Dave Whamond (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781554699322

In Justine McKeen, Pooper Scooper, the third book in the Justine McKeen series, Justine gets her friends to help her clean up the dog poop in the park across from the school board's offices in an effort to get the attention of the superintendent of schools. She hopes the efforts of her crew of cheerful pooper scoopers will help get the superintendent to see that bringing their school librarian back to work is the right thing to do.

Labradoodles

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604723637

A new and popular breed, the Labradoodle is introduced. Facts such as where it comes from, how big it can get, what its strengths are, and the care it requires are included.

Grassland Buffet: Studying Food Webs in the Grasslands and Savannahs

Julie Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723182

The animals of the grasslands and savannahs are highlighted in this comprehensive book about food webs.

Freshwater Feeders: Studying Food Webs in Freshwater

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604727829

The question of who eats what in a freshwater habitat is answered in this book about food webs.

Forest Fare: Studying Food Webs in the Forest

Julie Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723168

This book looks at a forest food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this environment, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect their habitat.

Steller Sea Lion

Precious Stearns

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948415

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered Steller Sea lions face and how they can be saved.

Whooping Crane

Precious Stearns

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948408

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.

Hiking

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606943669

This introduction to hiking covers such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.

Hunting

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943687

Learn to hunt safely and what guidelines and preparations hunters follow.

Eagles

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606947722

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues eagles face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Falcons

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943984

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues falcons face as they hunt for food and raise their young.