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Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about hurricanes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

Explore Earth's layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth's magnetic field, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning. Discover the wonders of the world layer by layer. Looking at Layers explores down beneath Earth's surface, high up into the trees,...

Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning. Discover the wonders of the world layer by layer. Looking at Layers explores down beneath Earth's surface, high up into the trees, out into space, and...

Explains what causes tides. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Many people around the world don't have clean water. Fog often goes unused by people. Fog nets can provide communities with clean, cheap water. Harvesting Fog for Water looks at the science behind the technology and how it can improve the lives of whole communities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about sea turtles, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text, while additional search tools--including a glossary and an index--help students locate and review important information.

"Provides information on great white sharks and shares a shark diver's experiences searching for and photographing them"--

You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship's voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to its sinking. Discover how technology uncovered answers to how this famous ship's voyage ended in disaster.

With their powerful jaws and sharp teeth, sharks are some of the fiercest predators alive. Look inside to learn about these amazing ocean animals, including their physical traits, habitats, food sources, life cycles, and more. The Exploring Our Oceans series provides an interactive approach to life science. It examines basic concepts, supported by student activities and exercises that engage students in processes and skills that are essential to scientific...

Explores the estuary biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights an oyster reef. Inside and around a pond is a world of life. It is a water biome. Plants float on its surface. Snails inch along its bottom. And animals drink its water. Learn about the many water biomes found on Earth in this series. See what types of life each biome supports. And find out about the food chains that exist in nature. Photographs, a food...