Jane P. Gardner

From North America's mountains to Africa's deserts, this book will help kids learn the locations of states, countries, and continents around the world. They will also learn about the features that make up each region, including:

What's growing in the Amazon Rainforest;

The longest river in the world - the Nile in Africa;

The "frozen Ts" of Asia - the tundra and the taiga;

Shelves of ice in Antarctica;

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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of supervolcanoes, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and the possibilities of them changing the future of life on Earth. Color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about supervolcanoes and their impact on our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"In Rainbows, early fluent readers will explore the science behind rainbows. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore these amazing sights in the sky"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of glaciers, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the early life of jackals."--

In Eclipses, early fluent readers will explore the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore outer space, Earth's orbit, and how it plays a role in eclipses. An infographic, sidebars, and an activity offer kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about eclipses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...

How do animals fly? How do they survive? How do they keep warm, find mates, and change over time? The answers to all those questions-and more-are in science . . . and in this book. Look behind the fur and feathers to find out how science can reveal even more about amazing animals around the world. And it's not just animals-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of our lives in SCIENCE 24–7!

With their large, round ears, patchwork coat, and bone-crunching jaws, African wild dogs are some of the most distinctive animals roaming the African plains. And their pups are among the cutest of all canines! African wild dogs live in large packs, led by a male and female. The female gives birth to her pups in an underground den, and she and other members of the pack work together to care for and protect the furry babies until they are big enough...

Not every student thrills to a discussion of chemistry, but every student will find something to connect to in this up-to-date series. Each volume goes in-depth into one well-known element from the Periodic Table, exploring the history, science, and everyday uses of each. Readers will come to know just how important and life-giving elements can be. In addition, in this series, a volume focuses on the Periodic Table itself, providing an in-depth overview...