What happens to the environment when a tornado occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.
What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..
What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.
A tour of the Mississippi River and its surrounding area.
The reader follows a student's journal as the student learns about geothermal power as an energy source. This engaging title includes how humans used geothermal power in the past, how we use geothermal energy today, and how we may use it in the future.
The reader follows a student's journal as the student learns about oil and coal as an energy source, including how we used oil and coal in the past, how we use it today, and how we may use oil and coal in the future.
The reader follows a student's journal as the student learns about the history of solar power, how solar power is used as an energy source today, and the exciting future of solar energy.
Following a student conducting research, the reader learns about water power as an energy source. This exciting title includes how humans used water power in the past, how we use energy from water power today, and how we may use it in the future.
The reader follows a student's journal as the student interviews experts about wind power as an energy source. This engaging book covers wind power's history, how we use wind power today, and how we may use the wind as an energy source in the future.
In Armored Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the armadillo, rhinoceros, and crab that protect themselves against predators with thick skin or protective plating. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these armored animals. An infographic illustrates a beetle's exoskeleton, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about armored animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Armored Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Slimy Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the hagfish, fulmar, and sea cucumber that protect themselves against predators with slimy goo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these slimy animals. An infographic shows how ribbon worms produce slime, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about slimy animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Slimy Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Venomous Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the cobra, bee, and stonefish that protect themselves against predators by injecting poison. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these venomous animals. An infographic shows how fangs deliver venom, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about venomous animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Venomous Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Stinky Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the skunk, opossum, and Komodo dragon that protect themselves against predators with unpleasant odors. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these stinky animals. An infographic illustrates the way different skunks deliver scent, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about stinky animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Stinky Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Electric Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the stargazer fish, electric eel, and torpedo ray that protect themselves against predators with electric shocks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these electric animals. An infographic compares the voltage of some electric animals with common appliances, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about electric animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Electric Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Horned Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the yak, kudu, andcape buffalo that protect themselves against predators with strong and sharp horns. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these horned animals. An infographic compares the horns of various animals, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about horned animals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Horned Animals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This colorful book describes the geological makeup and history of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Covering most of Botswana, as well as portions of Namibia and South Africa, the Kalahari is not a true desert because it receives more than ten inches (250 mm) of rain each year. But the rain drains and evaporates quickly leaving no water on the surface of the red sand. Readers will learn about the variety of habitats in this vast desert system that support many different kinds of plants and animals such as springboks, giraffes, elephants, and zebras. Special sections also describe the Kalahari's natural resources, indigenous people, and the unique problems facing this region.
This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will learn about the variety of habitats in this vast desert system that support many different kinds of plants and animals such as camels, snow leopards, and bears. The Gobi Desert is also where the first dinosaur egg fossils were found. Special sections describe the desert's natural resources, such as copper and gold, and the unique problems facing this region such as the desert's alarming rate of desertification.
The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during a flood. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
The ability to use the NextGen science processes is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the NextGen science processes to find out more about pollution prevention. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of the situation is included to show how each chapter contributes to the whole and for a solid understanding of the topic.
