This book includes an overview of tundras as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in tundras.
Explore what a cave is and the various types that are used by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in caves like bats, olms, spiders, cavefish and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a den is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in dens like bobcats, river otters, Alaska marmots, Arctic wolf pups and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a nest is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in nests like bald eagles, storks, termites, masked weavers, alligators and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Explore what a burrow is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in burrows like meerkats, European rabbits, moles, fiddler crabs, groundhogs and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
This title includes full-color photographs and facts on measuring time using calendars, clocks, standard time, and time zones.
This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to the day and night as well as what people and animals do during the day and night.
This educational title explores the various habitats and behavior of animals that live together on an African safari. From a parade of elephants to a bloat of hippos, large photos take children on a journey around the globe to learn about animal groups. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animals. A quick quiz provides additional reading and learning fun! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to the past, present and future as well as what people have done, are doing and will do.
This fun and engaging title introduces young readers to the autumn season. Includes an overview of all the seasons, fun facts, seasonal activities and a quiz. This title is a great way to interest early learners in science while gaining reading practice and skills.
This fun and engaging title introduces young readers to the spring season. Includes an overview of all the seasons, fun facts, seasonal activities and a quiz. This title is a great way to interest early learners in science while gaining reading practice and skills.
This fun and engaging title introduces young readers to the summer season. Includes an overview of all the seasons, fun facts, seasonal activities and a quiz. This title is a great way to interest early learners in science while gaining reading practice and skills.
This fun and engaging title introduces young readers to the winter season. Includes an overview of all the seasons, fun facts, seasonal activities and a quiz. This title is a great way to interest early learners in science while gaining reading practice and skills.
This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to the seven days of the week, twelve months of the year as well as lunar months and holidays.
Sally is a slippery, slimy salamander. She brags about how fast she is, and how no one can catch her. One day, though, she almost gets eaten. Sally escapes, but she loses her tail. How embarrassing if her friends find out! Will Sally ever tell a tale again with her tail gone?
Ancient trees embrace a wonderful world of creatures, each playing their special role. From lowly fungi to majestic owls, the book connects the web of nature and aptly portrays the amazing ways in which the inhabitants of the forest depend upon one another for survival. Stunning illustrations by the renowned illustrator, Christopher Canyon, manage to be both magical and true. As AAAS Science Books & Films says, "The science is accurate and the book painlessly teaches important ecological lessons."
Storyteller Brian 'Fox' Ellis draws from his memories of fishing with his father to tell this true tale of a fish, a frog, a dragonfly, a mosquito, and himself. The experience helped mold Fox's life-long connection with nature, and is a wonderful example of entertainment that also educates.
When Jasper sees a bee in one of the sunflowers, he gets everyone to run away with him.
Mixtures and solutions exist everywhere and students will learn how some materials mix easily while others won't mix at all. This book gives examples students can use to make a physical mixture as well as detailed information on how different components make up different solutions.
Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses energy.
Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses tools that are used by scientists and researchers.
Matter is anything that has mass, and this title teaches students about how temperature affects the different states of matter and why. It also talks about the International System of Units, and measuring mass and volume.
With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses force and motion.
This book details the life cycle of a plant as well as how different plants use different ways to reproduce. It also explains how the different parts of a plant each play a role in how it receives the nutrients it needs to survive as well as how plants are pollinated and how more plant species are being discovered every day.
In this title students will learn in depth information about the three layers that make up the earth. It also introduces students to how the tectonic plates, wind, and water are constantly changing our landscape, and gives detailed information on how scientists think our earth was formed and evolved.