This beginning reader takes young people to some of the world’s most exotics rain forests! Using text aimed at emergent readers, each book also features vocabulary specific to its place in the world. Colorful photos make exploring fun!
This beginning reader takes young people into deep, dark underground caves! Using text aimed at emergent readers, each book also features vocabulary specific to its place in the world. Colorful photos make exploring fun!
This title explains what an ecosystem is and how the plants and animals within an ecosystem rely on and affect its existence. Different types of ecosystems are described, as well as the food webs within them. The book discusses how some changes to an ecosystem can be good and how some harmful changes can destroy them as well as what an important role students can play in keeping these intricate ecosystems alive.
As our world's population grows, so to does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what methane energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn how methane digesters work and how they can help people in the developing world, discover ways biogas might replace natural gas, and explore the potential future uses of methane hydrates. Sidebars, full-color photos, full-spread diagrams, well-placed graphs, charts, and maps, stories highlighting innovations in action, and a glossary enhance this engaging title.
In Caves, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create caves, as well as the unique animals and formations inside. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these fascinating landforms. An infographic illustrates how a cave column forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about caves using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Caves also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Mountains, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create mountains around the world. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these gargantuan landforms. An infographic illustrates how a mountain forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about mountains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mountains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create volcanoes around the world. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these amazing landforms. An infographic illustrates Earth's layers, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about volcanoes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Volcanoes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Canyons, early fluent readers learn about the geologic process that creates a canyon out of solid rock. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these majestic landforms. An infographic illustrates how big the Grand Canyon is, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about canyons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Canyons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Waterfalls, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that transform the earth into waterfalls. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these magnificent landforms. An infographic illustrates parts of a waterfall, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about waterfalls using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Waterfalls also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Rivers, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that create rivers around the world. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about these meandering landforms. An infographic illustrates the parts of a river, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about rivers using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rivers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Tundras, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of this cold Arctic environment. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's tundras, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tundras online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tundras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Océanos, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of the ocean. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's oceans are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about oceans online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Océanos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Desiertos, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a desert. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's deserts are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about deserts online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Desiertos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Praderas, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of both a prairie and a savanna. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's grasslands are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grasslands online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Praderas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Humedales, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of these wet areas of land. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's wetlands, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wetlands online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Humedales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Arrecifes de coral, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a coral reef. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's coral reefs are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coral reefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Arrecifes de coral also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Wetlands, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of these wet areas of land. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's wetlands, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wetlands online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wetlands also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Bosques, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a temperate forest. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's forests are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about forests online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bosques also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sinkholes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic sinkholes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest sinkholes and how to stay safe in areas with sinkholes. An infographic illustrates how a sinkhole forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sinkholes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sinkholes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In Coral Reefs, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a coral reef. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's coral reefs are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coral reefs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coral Reefs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Grasslands, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of both a prairie and a savanna. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's grasslands are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grasslands online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Grasslands also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Deserts, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a desert. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's deserts are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about deserts online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Deserts also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Tundras, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of this cold Arctic environment. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's tundras, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tundras online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tundras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Forests, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a temperate forest. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's forests are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about forests online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Forests also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Oceans, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of the ocean. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there. A map shows readers where the world's oceans are located, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about oceans online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Oceans also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
