There s no need to get wet hiking into a rainforest to find out what lies under the canopy. In the pages of this entertaining, yet accessible, volume, readers will learn about conditions in the rainforest, a habitat that s home to half of all species of animals and plants on Earth. Vivid photographs reveal tropical rainforests as lively and vibrant places, while simple text encourages beginning readers to become explorers of Earth s wonders.

Even the smallest pond is a home for a myriad of plants and animals. This easy-to-follow volume demonstrates that accessible text and dynamic photographs are a perfect combination for introducing young readers to essential science topics. Readers will be delighted to meet the inhabitants of a pond, including frogs, minnows, ducklings, and even algae, which they learn can make a pond turn green. They ll be able to apply this valuable information to...

The ocean is certainly a mysterious place, and this volume takes readers on a grand tour of the deep. They ll meet ocean animals, such as sea turtles and blue whales, learn about ocean plants, and discover they can encounter marine creatures for themselves at low tide. This informative guide introduces aspiring oceanographers to some important elementary science vocabulary and concepts, supported by colorful photographs that perfectly match the accessible...

"Young readers are likely familiar with lakes on a basic level, but they may not know key details such as where the water that fills lakes comes from or where the world's deepest lake is located. With this captivating guide, readers will love learning all sorts of fun facts about lakes. Engaging subject matter introduces early readers to important elementary science curricula. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with low-ATOS level text, supporting...

An introduction to how canyons are formed and where some can be found.

"A swamp is an area of land that is often partially covered with water. This engaging volume fully covers the key facts about these wonderful wetlands. Accessible text is paired closely with colorful photographs, helping young readers develop a strong understanding of the book's content. A picture glossary and simple index introduce beginning readers to common book elements, while the subject matter introduces them to concepts important to elementary...

The ocean is certainly a mysterious place, and this volume takes readers on a grand tour of the deep. They ll meet ocean animals, such as sea turtles and blue whales, learn about ocean plants, and discover they can encounter marine creatures for themselves at low tide. This informative guide introduces aspiring oceanographers to some important elementary science vocabulary and concepts, supported by colorful photographs that perfectly match the accessible...

An introduction to how Canyons are formed and where some can be found.

Los arrecifes albergan una gran variedad de organismos, tales como coral y muchas plantas diversas. "Reefs are home to a wide variety of organisms, such as coral and many different plants." -- Amazon.