For centuries, falling water has been used in parts of the world to create energy to run grinding stones at mills and irrigation systems for crops. This interesting book shows how the use of this “clean” form of energy, called hydroelectricity, is being expanded to help us build a more sustainable future. Discover how other forms of water-based energy, such as energy from ocean waves and tides, are being harnessed and used to help create electricity to power our homes, offices, and factories.
In Watch a Banana Grow, early fluent readers learn how bananas grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious fruit is grown and harvested. An infographic illustrates the life cycle of a banana. Children can learn more about how and where bananas grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch a Banana Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
The Amazon Rain Forest is home to tree-strangling vines, poison frogs and killer dolphins. And if it were its own country, it would be the ninth largest in the world! Imagine that! Readers will explore dangers of the rainforest and discover scientific mysteries along the way.
Growing plants and vegetables and studying food sources can help children make good food choices, which is likely to result in overall healthier lives. Readers will learn skills for choosing food wisely.
Spending time in nature can lead to less- stressed kids who have greater self-awareness and will be more focused in and out of the classroom. Readers will earn some of the skills needed to fully experience nature.
Join Space Cat on an exploration of systems in both the natural world and in the human-made world. Readers discover how STEM skills keep systems working.
Habitats are home to a variety of plants and animals. They all have a role in keeping the habitat healthy. Plants and animals that live together in a habitat form a community. While thinking about their own backyard or local park, this book takes the reader on an exploration of the community living among the blades of green.
Why do animals, plants, and people look like their parents? Learn about heredity, genes, and chromosomes in simple-to-understand language. Discover how the father of heredity, Gregor Mendel, unlocked the secrets of how living things pass down traits to their children.
A farm is a place where a farmer grows crops and raises animals. Look at all of the animals you can meet on a farm.
A pond is a small body of still, fresh water that is a habitat for a variety of plants and animals.
Discover some of the fascinating kinds of birds that make their homes around the pond.
Follow a painted turtle from a sunny spot on a log in the pond to meeting a friend by the shore.
A robin in Danny's yard makes a nest, lays eggs, and starts a family. Read along to learn more about robins.
Danny sees a little raccoon in his yard. Danny is curious and follows the raccoon to see where it goes.
Danny goes through his house and around his yard to determine which things are alive and which things are not.
Danny and Bee explore the woods during the quiet winter, when animals hibernate and plants rest.
A woods is an area of land that is covered with growing trees where many different plants and animals live. Read more about the woods.
Danny and Bee explore the woods during autumn, as the plants and animals prepare for winter.
Danny's shadow goes with him everywhere he goes, except when the sun goes behind the clouds.
Uh oh! There's a bat in Danny's house, and he doesn't know what to do. Luckily Bee comes to the rescue.
It is spring and Danny finds dandelions all over the yard. What does he do with all of the dandelions?
Presents the story of Danny who has a favorite tree and learns why it is so special.
Danny enjoys spending time outside with nature and exploring his yard. What animals does he see in his yard?
Danny likes beans. Through daily observation, Danny learns what it takes to successfully germinate seeds and grow a bean plant.
Danny likes to eat apples. Danny learns about different kinds of apples and tries to pick a favorite.
