Blizzards bring blinding snow, major wind gusts, and treacherous ice to many parts of the world. All of these create dangerous challenges and demonstrate nature's power. This book introduces readers to the conditions that cause blizzards to form and will familiarize students with the most extreme blizzards in history. Safety and survival techniques are explained. With striking photographs of record snowfalls and engaging facts about the incredible...

Floods can transform normally dry areas into dangerous, rushing rapids with hardly any warning. Spectacular photographs will make readers feel immersed in the power of these natural disasters that can cost more than 1 billion dollars to clean up. Readers learn floods can happen nearly everywhere, even in deserts. Engaging scientific facts that align with Earth science curricula help readers learn about what causes these disasters, from the first formation...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging...

Readers likely know that not every plant is made to be eaten. But perhaps they aren't aware that some species contain deadly toxins that can kill tiny insects, large animals, and even unsuspecting people. In this book, they learn all about deadly plants as well as how to spot them in the wild. Poison is a plant defense and through its discussion, readers learn about survival, adaptation, and life cycles, all important science curriculum concepts....

Mimicry is common among insects in the animal kingdom. In this book, readers discover that plants do it too! It's a defense mechanism that keeps these plants from being disturbed, or worse, eaten! The achievable main text shares with readers how plants evolved to mimic and the ways it helps them survive in their habitat. With a fun design and full-color photographs of the plants discussed, this volume rounds out any discussion of plants' role in their...

Will you need a jacket today? You would if it's going to be like the coldest day on record: -134°F! We depend on the weather forecast to help us make choices every day. But how do meteorologists make their predictions? Join storm chasers and explore the tools they use to measure and track invisible patterns in the sky in this exciting book. Teach third-grade students about measuring temperature, wind speed, air pressure, rain, and more with the colorful...

Earthquakes have the power to significantly change landscapes and destroy massive buildings. Although they are still difficult to predict, seismologists have an in-depth understanding of where earthquakes are most likely to strike. Readers will learn about how plate tectonics, seismic waves, and faults can all play a role in unleashing an earthquake's destructive forces. Striking photographs of historic earthquakes will help readers understand the...

Adaptation has been happening for thousands of years and continues to happen today. As animals' environments change, they have to learn how to adapt to that new environment. Read through the pages of this fascinating e-book to discover how adaptation has helped animals survive and change over time. High-interest, age appropriate text paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this e-book to make learning about adaptation fun and interesting!...

In this graphic novel, Polly the mermaid's super-fast swimming speed makes her an ideal postal worker. But she dreams of becoming an environmental scientist so she can clean up her underwater world that is filled with too much plastic. With the help of her friends Simone the Sea Turtle and Ollie the Octopus, they come up with a plan to help. This 32-page graphic novel will keep students reading as they learn about environmental science topics.

China is home to incredible wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and over one billion people! In this title, readers will explore this and more with the help of leveled text and bright, colorful images. As they read, maps, profiles, greetings and more will further help students discover more about this fascinating country.