Managing Green Spaces introduces the many available jobs in wilderness and wildlife management. Potential careers include park-services jobs, trail designing, security and police work, and emergency services in case of fires, floods, and other natural disasters.
A look at Komodo dragons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their sawlike teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.
Manatees are true gentle giants. Though many weigh more than 1,000 pounds, they do not use their size to overpower other sea creatures. They spend a lot of their time peacefully eating underwater grasses. Young students will close this title understanding how the manatee earned its “sea cow” nickname.
Engage readers with stories of what happens to plants in summer. Readers are introduced to how summer weather affects plants, gardening, and the importance of birds and bees to flowers. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with stories of animals in winter. Readers are introduced to different animals in winter, which are hibernating, migrating, and changing colors to blend in with the snow. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with a story of what happens to plants in winter. Readers are introduced to the concepts of weather, how it changes in winter, and what its changes mean for plants. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with a story of a fun winter day. Readers are introduced to fun winter activities, such as sledding and building snowmen. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with the story of the summer solstice. Readers are introduced to the longest day of the year and the concept of how Earth changes to bring us the warm season. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with a story of the winter solstice. Readers are introduced to the concepts of how Earth's tilt creates the seasons and why there are less hours of daylight in winter. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with a story of making a pizza from item items grown in your very own garden. Readers are introduced to planting, watering, and harvesting different ingredients that will make a pizza great. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Introduces readers to the basic features of Scratch computer code, such as scripts and blocks. Readers will learn how to create their own games and projects using Scratch computer code. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Engage readers with stories of a fun trip to the beach. Readers are introduced to the various activities that take place at the beach, and what it means to be safe in the sun and water. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Gives readers an up-close look at the one-way trip salmon take in order to reproduce. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Gives readers an up-close look at the difficulties cheetahs face from birth through adulthood. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Gives readers an up-close look at the risks harp seals face throughout their lives. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Gives readers an up-close look at the complex social behavior of meerkats. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
In Saturn, early readers learn about planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores Saturn’s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Saturn online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Saturn also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mercury, early readers learn about the planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of Mercury, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Mercury online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mercury also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Neptune, early readers learn about the planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores Neptune’s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Neptune online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Neptune also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Moon, early readers learn about the moon’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of the moon, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Moon online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Moon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Pluto and the Dwarf Planets, early readers learn about Pluto and the dwarf planets’ unique characteristics and compositions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores Pluto’s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Pluto and the dwarf planets online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pluto and the Dwarf Planets also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Jupiter, early readers learn about the planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores Jupiter’s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Jupiter online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Jupiter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mars, early readers learn about the planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of Mars, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Mars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Venus, early readers learn about the planet’s unique characteristics and composition. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the solar system. A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of Venus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Venus online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Venus also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.