In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail about each of the creatures featured in this celebration of spring's arrival.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of lightning. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of sunshine. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of rain. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tornadoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"What I See In Summer introduces emergent readers to the sights and activities of summer while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. What I See In Summer includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question...

Energy flows all around you. It warms the air and powers our machines. In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will discover how power from the sun journeys to Earth's surface and back out to space. The sun's energy can be reflected, absorbed, used by plants and animals, given off, or trapped to warm the atmosphere. Learn how heat in the atmosphere is rising and what people can do about it. Earth's energy flow affects every living creature on the planet--including...

Trying to breeze through weather and climate facts just might cause a brain freeze! You're showered with details about extreme temperatures (Earth's record high is 134°F and record low is -129°F), crazy heights (our atmosphere extends 6,200 miles above Earth), and even huger mysteries (how predictions in weather and climate work). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this...

Invasive species are one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to invasive species are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes...