Birds are something all kids have access to in our daily lives. But some birds are serious predators. Close-up photos grab reader’s attention as they learn how birds of prey use their eyesight, hearing, beaks, and talons to help them catch their food.
This book helps students learn how animals must adapt their looks and behaviors in order to survive.
A close-up look into how ants live; work, forage, nest, travel. These amazing insects baffle humans with their ability work closely together as a team. Simple text with amazing images for the visual learner. Plus a helpful photo glossary.
An incredible look at the planet Mars through some amazing photography, its relationship to Earth and our solar system, and the future of its exploration.
Ocean animals often swim in groups. Groups of animals have names created over our history.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Yorkshire Terriers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Siberian Huskies. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Pugs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Labrador Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Golden Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of German Shepherds. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Bulldogs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Beagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of trustworthiness. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of responsibility. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of respect. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of perseverance. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of fairness. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of courage. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of citizenship. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
Demonstrates the game-changing power of caring. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.
What happens when you flip a light switch or press the power button on the TV? Electricity flows to the device and it turns on. Most of us use electrical gadgets all day, every day, without thinking about it. This book follows the journey from source to resource of solar power, one of the most exciting forms of renewable energy today. Readers will learn how electricity is made and collected directly from the sun and how it reaches us to power our modern world. Other sources of energy are also examined, as well as how grids work to move electricity across land and sea, and how it is fed into our homes. Real-world examples look at solar farms, solar furnaces, solar towers, and even solar transportation. With the world's nonrenewable resources such as oil running out, the advantages and disadvantages of solar power as a renewable alternative are discussed.
Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food - one of the most vital resources to humans - have developed and changed throughout time. Find out about the history of food production and present-day methods of farming. Learn about food delivery, the processes used to preserve and store food to make it last longer, how different foods are prepared, and food safety. Real-world examples encourage discussion of the ethics and worldwide impact of the production, distribution, and consumption of this global resource.
This timely book looks at the world's production of oil and our dependence on this natural resource. The majority of today's forms of transportation run on fuel that comes from oil, and hundreds of thousands of the items we use every day come from oil or oil-based products. Readers will find out about the origins of oil and its first use in industry, and learn how it is found, mined, and processed into many different products that are used all over the world. Real-world examples also consider the environmental and human disasters related to oil, encouraging discussion of the ethics and worldwide impact of the production, distribution, and consumption of this global resource. Possible alternatives to using oil are also discussed now that this important, non-renewable natural resource is running out.
Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will learn about where water comes from and the water cycle, as well as how water is stored, treated, and pumped around the country and into our homes. Real-world examples consider the environmental impact of our water use and how we can reduce consumption in our daily lives, and how many people live in places around the world that do not have a reliable water supply and rely on local methods to clean water that is in short supply.
