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Water Cycle

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871502

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water circulates between Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Rocks

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871472

Rocks are naturally occurring solid aggregates of minerals or mineraloids, classified into three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, based on their formation processes. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Seasons

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871489

Seasons are periods of the year characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours, caused by the Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun, resulting in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Volcanoes

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871496

Volcanoes are geological formations where molten rock, ash, and gases from beneath the Earth's crust are expelled through openings in the surface, often forming mountains over time. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Pollution

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871465

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, adversely affecting air, water, soil, and living organisms. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Glaciers

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871434

Glaciers are large, slow-moving masses of ice and snow that form over centuries from compacted layers of snow in polar and mountainous regions, gradually shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Hurricanes

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871441

Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low-pressure centers, typically forming over warm ocean waters and capable of causing widespread damage when they make landfall. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Minerals

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871458

Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition and crystalline structure, forming the building blocks of rocks and essential to various biological and industrial processes. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Erosion

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871410

Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, and other surface materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Floods

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871427

Floods are overflow events where water submerges normally dry land, typically caused by excessive rainfall, river overflow, or rapid snowmelt, often resulting in damage to the environment and infrastructure. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Climate

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871397

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular region, typically observed over periods of 30 years or more. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Earthquakes

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871403

Earthquakes are sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements along faults or volcanic activity, releasing energy stored in the Earth's crust. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Temperate Rainforest Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871366

The temperate rainforest biome is a cool, moist ecosystem found in coastal regions, characterized by dense, tall trees, high levels of rainfall, and a rich diversity of plant, fungi, and animal life. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Biomes is broken into 6 single-page sections: What Is, Animals, Plants, Climate, Why Important, and Words to Know.

Freshwater Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871373

The freshwater biome consists of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands, characterized by low salt content and home to diverse species of fish, amphibians, plants, and microorganisms adapted to life in non-saline environments. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Coral Reef Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871380

The coral reef biome is a diverse underwater ecosystem characterized by vibrant coral structures, warm shallow waters, and a rich variety of marine life, including fish, mollusks, and other invertebrates. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Grassland Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871335

The grassland biome is characterized by vast open areas dominated by grasses, with few trees, and is home to grazing animals, birds, and insects, thriving in moderate to low rainfall regions. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Savanna Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871342

The savanna biome is a tropical or subtropical ecosystem characterized by open grasslands with scattered trees, experiencing seasonal rainfall, and home to diverse wildlife, including large herbivores and predators. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Tropical Rainforest Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871359

The tropical rainforest biome is a hot, humid ecosystem found near the equator, characterized by dense vegetation, towering trees, high biodiversity, and consistent, heavy rainfall throughout the year. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Vertebrates

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871311

Vertebrates are animals with a backbone, including groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Desert Biome

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871328

The desert biome is a dry, arid ecosystem with extreme temperatures, limited rainfall, and specialized plants and animals adapted to survive in harsh, water-scarce conditions. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Reptiles

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871304

Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin, and they typically lay eggs, relying on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Insects

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871274

Insects are small, cold-blooded invertebrates with a segmented body, exoskeleton, and typically six legs, often possessing wings and antennae. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Invertebrates

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871281

Invertebrates are animals without a backbone, encompassing a diverse group that includes insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Mammals

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871298

Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of hair or fur, mammary glands for feeding their young, and typically give birth to live offspring. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Fish

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871267

Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that have gills, fins, and typically a streamlined body, enabling them to live and breathe underwater. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.