E. C Andrews

Without clean air, human beings wouldn't be able to live on Earth. That's why it's so important to protect the environment by ensuring that air pollution is reduced! As readers learn throughout this volume, air pollution can be caused by both natural and manmade emissions, such as the burning of fossil fuels, as well as from the use of industrial and agricultural machines. The harm this has on the air around us is made understandable through helpful...

From the canopy to the rainforest floor, there are thousands of kinds of animals that make their home in the rainforest! Readers of this engaging volume head deep into the rainforest to see animal families working together and fighting to survive. The main text, written for lower elementary readers, is complemented by full-color photographs showing the habitat and the animals that live there up close and includes topics that tie into the science curriculum-animal...

With a global population of over 7 billion people, more and more trees and forests are being cut down to make room for people to live, work, and build. But deforestation can be very dangerous because trees make the air clean. Readers learn about the many ways deforestation is executed, such as logging and slash and burn, as well as the harmful effects it has on the environment, such as releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, destroying animal...

No other habitat on Earth seems as dangerous as the African savanna! From lions to elephants, the animals that live there are also reader favorites. In this engaging volume, the main text covers information about the savanna habitat and explores the animal groups that fight to survive there. Full-color photographs bring readers up close to these amazing savanna animals, supporting the main text, written just for lower elementary readers. Inclusion...

"Stripes mark the sides of one of the most fearsome predators of the ocean. Dive in to learn about tiger sharks. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with thrilling shark content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment, including all the things you feel, both physically and emotionally. It can be a great tool to use to calm rushing thoughts or feelings, or simply to take time to center oneself away from screens, school, or other potentially stressful situations. In this book, readers learn how to begin using mindfulness in their lives. Relatable, full-color photographs and approachable text make the...

"Have you ever ridden a flying car? Well, you just might in the future! Discover totally extreme facts about cars in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--

Some creatures lay their eggs in a nest. Others lay them in water. A parasitoid wasp, however, lays its eggs in and on other insects! This might seem like something out of a horror movie, but it's the reality of the natural world-and readers learn all about it in this fun and freaky science guide. The achievable main text, which is paired with full-color photographs, allows readers to independently discover cool facts about parasitoid wasps-from how...

Polar ice caps are an important part of the environment for both humans and animals, but they're melting at an alarming rate due to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Readers learn about ice caps and their crucial presence on Earth, as well as the harmful effects of losing them, such as an increase in flooding, a loss of animal habitats, and an increase in pollution. Full-color photographs and achievable text guide readers in understanding...