Amazing Animals of the Rainforest

Amazing Animals of the Rainforest
Author: Tracey West
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545093325

Rainforests cover approximately 6% of the earth's surface, yet are thought to contain over half of the world's animals and ants! This amazing ecosystem sets the stage for some of the most exotic wildlife on Planet Earth. From the frozen waters of the mangrove forests, to the forest canopy of the Amazon, this book explores the rainforest layer-by-layer; detailing the nimals that inhabit each space. Packed with facts and photos, it's the perfect introduction to this complex habitat.

11 Planets

11 Planets
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426302374

Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.

Discover! Planet Earth (ENHANCED eBook)

Discover! Planet Earth (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Avaly McGinley
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1429109467

The activities in this book reinforce basic concepts in the study of the planet Earth, including the composition of Earth, Earth's surface, minerals, rocks, weathering and erosion, mountain building and earthquakes, soil and soil conservation. General background information, suggested activities, questions for discussion, and answers are included. Encourage students to keep completed pages in a folder or notebook for further reference and review.

When is a Planet Not a Planet?

When is a Planet Not a Planet?
Author: Elaine Scott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780618898329

Space and planets are topics of endless fascination to kids and part of every grade-school curriculum. Yet because of the history-making reassignment of Pluto from "planet” to "dwarf planet” on August 24, 2006, all books on the solar system are now out of date. Enter When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto by Elaine Scott, an esteemed writer of non-fiction for children. Scott is the first to put the answer to the title question into terms simple enough for a very young audience to understand, based upon the new definitions determined by the International Astronomical Union. Well-researched and accompanied by large, awe-inspiring photographs and paintings, this exciting new book makes clear what astronomers have argued about for decades.

DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton

DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756667887

Discover the story of human and animal skeletons-their evolution, structure, and function with DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton. The skeleton is the framework of the body as it supports, moves, and protects us. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet and comapres us to the bones of birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals. Learn about the 206 different bones and how they function in you! The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

People and the Planet

People and the Planet
Author: Lyn Sirota
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681914778

Explores how human activity affects the Earth, e.g. effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water, habitat destruction, construction, emissions, and pollution.

Angry Birds Explore the World!

Angry Birds Explore the World!
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1426318103

Travel the world with the Angry Birds! Let Red, the Blues, Chuck and Bomb introduce you to amazing landmarks, remarkable geographical features, and astonishing inhabitants. Meet a macaroni penguin in Antarctica, pose with Chuck next to Mount Rushmore in North America, and get to know the rarely seen Matis people from Brazil's Amazon rain forest. With help from the rollicking Rovio Angry Birds and the expert fact-ologists at National Geographic Kids magazine, Explore The World! is packed with cool info, amazing maps and photos, and lots of brain-tingling exercises, activities, and games to ensure that kid-size travelers have both a fun-tastic and smart-errific journey around the globe. Zip up your suitcase and get ready to fly!

DK Eyewitness Books: Climate Change

DK Eyewitness Books: Climate Change
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756643511

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. An in-depth look at the phenomenon of global warming--what’s causing it, what it might lead to, and what we can do to fight back.

Discovering Otters

Discovering Otters
Author: Martin Banks
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1988
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780531182277

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of both the sea and freshwater otter. Also discusses the different types found around the world and what is being done to assure their survival.