Follow a hatchling's treacherous journey from nest to sea. Longtime science writer Stephen Swinburne creates an engaging first-person narrative from the sea turtle's perspective. Gorgeous photographs by Guillaume Feuillet capture the drama of the hatchlings' race to safety. Back matter includes information on the life cycle of leatherback sea turtles, tips for how readers can assist with sea turtle conservation, and recommended further reading.
Check out these cool critters and learn how their wacky adornments help them survive! What do a crab waving pom-poms, a bug with a backpack of dead ants, and a mud-spattered vulture have in common? They all have wild style! Meet animals including crabs in sponge hats, caddisfly larvae wearing suits of armor, lacewing larvae dressing up with jewelry to hide themselves from ladybug predators in this fun and fascinating photo book!
Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to address issues plaguing the ocean, such as dead zones, coral bleaching, and climate change, we need to better understand this incredible, unique feature of our planet. With a range of impressive, cutting-edge technologies at their disposal, oceanographers have set out to measure, sample, and analyze at every turn. Every day, mysteries about the ocean are being solved, and every day, new questions come to light. The more scientists learn, the better they are able to answer these new questions. What lies in the deep? And who is at the forefront of these exciting discoveries? The scientists and research included in this book shed light on the most pressing issues currently facing oceanographers and point us in the right direction to solving these challenges.
Snowmen droop / Cardinals swoop, Rabbits bounce / Foxes pounce In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail about each of the creatures featured in this celebration of spring's arrival.
On April 22, 1970, an estimated twenty million people held in a teach-in to show their support for environmental protections. This new celebration, Earth Day, brought together previously fragmented issues under the same banner. It was the largest nationwide event ever, and lawmakers took notice. But one day didn't change everything. Fifty years after the first Earth Day, climate change remains a dire concern. The divide between political parties continues to widen, and environmental policy has become an increasingly partisan issue. The spread of disinformation has also made climate change a debatable idea, rather than scientific fact. A new generation of advocates continue the fight to make environmental policy a top priority for the United States and for nations around the globe
With Earth's population growing and water levels rising, city engineers will have to fit more people on less land. Learn about rooftop farms, floating cities, and other technologies that may help us adapt.
Water, air, sunlight, plants . . . we need these elements to live in this world. But does the world need us? And what would happen to the world if humans were gone? Back matter gives further context and discusses what kids (and all of us) can do to truly help our planet.
Which brilliant men and women have made ground-breaking scientific discoveries over the centuries? This series tracks the great scientific minds from all over the world - from the earliest geniuses who lived thousands of years ago to modern scientists who are advancing knowledge beyond our universe.
This absolutely charming series will inspire young children to make fun and brightly-coloured familiar prints. These books make perfect material for both home and classroom use.
From the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, animals are amazingly clever. They have to be, if they're going to live out there in the wild. This beautifully illustrated series takes young readers on a fascinating discovery to observe the creatures who have found brilliant and unexpected ways to survive.
Math is everywhere - in nature, in machines, in space and even in us! At first, it might not be obvious but this cross-curricular series leads young readers all around our mathematical world. Using a topic-based approach each title explores and explains how math can be found in almost everything we do.
From the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, animals are amazingly clever. They have to be, if they're going to live out there in the wild. This beautifully illustrated series takes young readers on a fascinating discovery to observe the creatures who have found brilliant and unexpected ways to survive.
From the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, animals are amazingly clever. They have to be, if they're going to live out there in the wild. This beautifully illustrated series takes young readers on a fascinating discovery to observe the creatures who have found brilliant and unexpected ways to survive.
There are over 1,500 animals that eat their own kind. They come in all sizes and shapes. From the praying mantis to the polar bear. Cannibal animals eat to survive, possibly because of global warming. To keep their population in check. To get a healthy snack. To show another animal who's boss. And to ensure the perfect mate.
In Farm Plants, beginning readers will learn what about the major crops that grow on a farm, as well as the many vegetables and herbs that grow in farm gardens. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn what major crops are called and what their fields look like. Photos and further detailed descriptions of major crops help introduce the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about farm plants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Farm Plants also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about honey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Garden to Pickle, early fluent readers learn how a pickle is made, from a cucumber growing to it being cut, brined, and jarred. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about pickles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Garden to Pickle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Seed to Jam, early fluent readers learn how jam is made, from strawberry plants growing, to cooking the fruit, to jarring the jam. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about jam using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Seed to Jam also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Vine to Pizza, early fluent readers learn how pizza sauce is made, from tomatoes growing on vines, to cooking and seasoning the sauce, to jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about pizza using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Vine to Pizza also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In From Wheat to Bread, early fluent readers learn how bread is made, from wheat being harvested, to it being milled into flour, to baking the bread. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about bread using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Wheat to Bread also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Pugs, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of pugs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pugs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pugs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Using the cumulative format of This Is the House That Jack Built, this story follows a family as it maintains a handcrafted bee box in their yard and uses the products that come from it.
The land on Earth can be high, low, bumpy, flat, and everything in between. In My Earth and Space Science Library: Land Tour, you'll learn all about the landforms that cover Earth's surface and the forces that create them.
New buds sprout. Leaves turn green. Leaves turn gold. Snowflakes fall. Why do seasons change? Hint: It's all about the sun! In My Earth and Space Science Library: Seasons and the Sun, you'll learn about the different seasons and how Earth’s tilt toward the sun causes the seasons to change.
