Did you know that mushrooms are some of nature's best friends? Learn about how they help support a healthy environment and benefit people. In addition, readers will uncover how they can be used to make medicine and building materials. This colorful title includes sidebars, glossary, index, and activity about how readers can nurture nature.
"Bees are some of nature's best friends. Why? They help support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, they also benefit people. For example, bees are powerful pollinators. They make honey and help produce many of the foods we eat. Look inside to learn all about bees, how they're being threatened, and what we can do to protect them!"--
"In this book, young readers will learn about tsunamis"--Provided by publisher.
"The International Space Station (ISS) is a huge science laboratory that orbits Earth. It's about as long as a football field and is home to astronauts from different countries. With each mission to ISS, astronauts learn more about our incredible universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information"--
Humans have been visiting space since 1961, the year the first person traveled to space. Since that time, countless others, in addition to thousands of spacecraft, have gone to space with hopes of exploring our solar system and beyond. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information. Technology has allowed people to explore space—from building and launching spacecraft to walking on the moon and finding black holes! Tech Bytes: Exploring Space takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology. This series supports STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information.
Space junk is any human-made object in orbit around Earth that no longer has a use—and it’s a huge problem. This debris includes anything from large satellites and rocket parts to tiny screws and paint chips. Space junk can damage a spacecraft—and also cause issues for humans on Earth. This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information. Technology has allowed people to explore space—from building and launching spacecraft to walking on the moon and finding black holes! Tech Bytes: Exploring Space takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology. This series supports STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information.
Mars appears to be a cold, dry planet. Yet scientists have used technology to find evidence of water that once covered it. Now they want to know if Mars may have had living things in the pastand whether the planet could support life in the future! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information.
"There are thousands of satellites in space! Some of these human-made machines observe Earth, predict the weather, and help people communicate. Others take pictures of planets, stars, and mysterious black holes in our vast universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information"--
The ground rumbles and shakes as cracks appear in the sidewalk. A house starts to sway back and forth. An earthquake is starting Look inside to discover more about these trembling disasters, including what happens when they strike, what causes them, and how to stay safe from their deadly force. Book jacket.
Young readers will explore the fascinating world of blizzards, discovering how these powerful winter storms form and their impact on the environment. The book combines engaging illustrations with informative text to captivate children's interest and enhance their understanding of weather phenomena. Ideal for curious minds, it encourages exploration and appreciation of nature's extremes.
What's that giant furball with ears? It's an angora rabbit! This unusual rabbit has very long, extra-soft fur. Beginning readers will learn all about these fuzzy creatures in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information about what angora rabbits eat, how to care for them, and all about their super-long fur. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
"Worms are some of nature's best friends. Why? They help support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, they also benefit people. For example, worms break down dead plants and animals. They enrich and loosen soil, helping plants to grow. Worm waste is also an important fertilizer. Look inside to learn all about worms and how they contribute to a healthier planet!"--
"Seaweed is one of nature's best friends. Why? It helps support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, it also benefits people. For example, seaweed removes toxins from the water. It creates oxygen and absorbs greenhouse gases to fight climate change. Seaweed is also used to make food and other products. Look inside to learn all about seaweed, how it grows, and its many incredible uses!"--
Did you know that bamboo is one of nature's best friends? Learn about how it helps support a healthy environment and benefits people. In addition, readers will uncover how bamboo is food for rare animals and can be used to build many things. This colorful title includes sidebars, glossary, index, and activity about how readers can nurture nature.
"Bats are some of nature's best friends. Why? They help support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, they also benefit people. For example, bats eat insect pests like mosquitoes and crop-eating moths. They pollinate many of the fruits we eat and also produce rich fertilizer. Look inside to learn all about bats, how they're being threatened, and what we can do to protect them!"--