Yellow and red, orange and brown - fall is full of color! But why do leaves change color? Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor and collage artwork, this nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to the science behind the many colors of leaves. With a glossary and hands-on experiments.

Introduces the physical characteristics and geographic locations of forests, with simple text and colorful photographs.

"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers ... and under...

Rhyming text explores the wonders of natural cooperation between flowers and the animals and insects of the forest.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to sloths. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Did you know that trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this beautiful guide to trees. Learn all about how they grow and survive, the many different types, why they are so important to humans, and tree folklore from around the world. Oakheart knows all the trees’ secrets, and he’s going to share them...

The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The seeds also need to be planted close to the surface of the soil. Beautiful photographs of full-grown pine trees, seeds sprouting, and seedlings correlate closely with the narrative, aiding beginning readers' comprehension in the fascinating life cycle of...

Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, become a sapling, and years later, are a full-grown tree. They will learn about what trees need to stay alive: water, soil, and sun. Beautiful photographs draw readers in with the lovely leaves and characteristics of maple trees, complimenting the age-appropriate...

"From a seed with a papery wing to a flowering tree, learn all about the different stages in a maple tree's life cycle. Told from the tree's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography"

Readers will discover the science behind wildfires and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars. Glossary of key words Index...