Grizzly bears are powerful animals that eat a wide variety of foods. When people started living closer to grizzlies, the two species clashed. Grizzly Bear investigates the complex relationship between the bears and humans and how conservationists are using engineering and technology to restore the grizzly population. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
California condors once soared the US Pacific Coast, but by 1982, their dwindling numbers forced conservationists to bring the few remaining birds into captivity. California Condor follows the condor’s journey from its brush with extinction to today’s efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and other threats that continue to endanger the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagle explores how the species was once threatened by hunting and pollution, explaining how public awareness and scientific efforts have helped keep these iconic birds soaring. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Giant Galápagos tortoises have roamed the Galápagos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habitat. Giant Galápagos Tortoise describes the world’s largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat preservation and captive breeding have helped save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Scientists believe American alligators have been around for nearly 150 million years, but they came close to going extinct. American Alligator explores the alligator’s key role in its habitat, how hunting and habitat changes almost led to its extinction, and how efforts such as egg collection and controlled hunting help to preserve the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
American bison are an icon of the American West, but they nearly disappeared forever. American Bison reveals the importance of America’s national mammal to the West, how hunting in the 1800s nearly led to its extinction, and how people are using science to save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
People around the world and throughout history have feared wolves. This fear nearly led to the gray wolf’s extinction in the United States. Gray Wolf explores how this fierce predator came under attack, and how conservationists are working to change people’s attitude toward the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Backyard Animals. This book explores backyards, the animals that live there like birds and squirrels, and conservationists like Cesar Millan that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Farm Animals. This book explores farms, the animals that live there like cows and chickens, and conservationists like Temple Grandin that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Grassland Animals. This book explores grasslands, the animals that live there like lions and livestock, and conservationists like Jack Hanna that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Rain Forest Animals. This book explores rain forests, the animals that live there like spiders and sloths, and conservationists like Jane Goodall that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Ocean Animals. This book explores oceans, the animals that live there like sharks and zooplankton, and conservationists like Eugenie Clark that worked to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Wetland Animals. This book explores wetlands, the animals that live there like frogs and beavers, and conservationists like Steve Irwin that worked to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Throughout the world’s oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The sun shines down on Earth every hour of every day. In Solar Energy, learn how scientists are turning sunshine into electricity, discover the history of solar technology, and explore how solar power fits into the planet’s energy future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Across the country, huge open spaces are covered in gently turning wind turbines. In Wind Energy, explore how these machines generate electricity, learn about the history of wind power, and discover the latest advances in the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Vast amounts of heat exist below the planet’s surface. Geothermal Energy shows how scientists are tapping into this source of energy to heat homes and generate electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Fuels made from plants such as corn and sugarcane are powering millions of cars on the road today. Biofuels shows how plant-based fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are beginning to replace gasoline in many types of vehicles. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will be delighted to learn about these unique and hairless cats. Though Sphynx cats look a little villainous, they are actually very social, playful, and loving. Big photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Scaly & Spiky Animals shows off skin that keeps some animals safe. This title shows examples of fish, snakes, porcupines, hedgehogs, and more. It discusses what they feel like and why these types of skins can protect animals from attackers. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our armored friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Spotted Animals looks at those animals that have spots. This title shows examples of dogs, horses, geckos, cows, and more. It also discusses why some animals have spots and how that can help them. With very easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our speckled friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Hairless Animals looks at those animals without hair. This title shows examples of dogs, cats, pigs, dolphins, and more. It also discusses what they feel like to touch and why some animals don't even need hair. With very easy text and colorful images showing a variety of different animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our bald friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Striped Animals highlights animals that have stripes. This title shows examples of tigers, chipmunks, bees, skunks, and more. It discusses why some animals have stripes, how that helps them, and how it can be a warning for us and other animals. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our banded friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Soft & Fluffy Animals shows the animals that have lots of fur. This title shows examples of rabbits, dogs, alpacas, foxes, and more. It discusses what they feel like to touch and why some animals are softer and fluffier than others. With easy text and colorful images showing a variety of animals, young readers will gain a better understanding of our fuzzy friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Readers will learn some great facts about these perfect cats. Not only are American Shorthairs beautiful to look at, they are also easy-going and great mice hunters! Big photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.