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"Hills aren't as tall as mountains, but they are still amazing landforms. Movement of Earth's crust form some. Wind and rain move dirt to form others. Some are rocky while others are sandy. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about hills, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--
With their unmistakable stripes, tigers are hard to miss! They are also fearsome predators. Learn how tigers hunt, why they are so skilled at catching prey, and how they thrive in their habitat.
Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of the Titanic's wreck. The book explores the ship's sinking, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a city park special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community parks.
"Describes the problems posed by invasive species, the causes of the problem, and efforts to stem it, and identifies invasive animal, plant, and fish species." Baker and Taylor.
What do animals need to live and grow? Food, water, and shelter—just like you! My Life Science Library: Animal Needs introduces young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to the basic resources that all living things need in order to survive. Early elementary readers will explore why animals need food, water, shelter, and more. This collection introduces a variety of natural science topics for early learners based on life science NGSS standards. From amazing animal builders to plant reproduction, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Pull back the curtain on the wide, wide world of mammals! Organised by animal science topics such as anatomy, life cycle and methods of defence, Mammals lets young readers and browsers discover these hairy animals through full-colour photos and concise, factual text.
All valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth's crust can form others. Some are at the bottom of the sea! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about valleys, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.
Botany for kids! Beautiful illustrations in this nature book provide information on the clever adaptations that help plants survive. How do you survive when danger is near and you are rooted in the ground? Plants use their defenses and fight back! As readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find fun and poetic language describing various situation where different plants find themselves under attack. This is followed by informative, science-based lessons about these plants and their survival methods. Backmatter includes a glossary and a STEM challenge activity to use at home or in the classroom. Backmatter Includes: Explore More for Kids: photos and information about the plants in this book. Explore More for Teachers & Parents: Literacy and Science connections! A perfect book for: parents and teachers in search of homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!) anyone looking for children's books to help instill an appreciation of our planet!
All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.