Anita Sanchez
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Takes a tour of seaweed forests, from the Sargasso Sea to seaweed patches off Prince Edward Island, to explore how seaweed supports marine ecosystems and plays a big role in climate change solutions. From reducing methane emissions to advances in biofuels, medicines, and more, seaweed science is at the forefront of innovation.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2024.
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
This book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a penguin expert! What's it like to be a penguin? Why are penguins endangered, and who has been working hard to save them"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for all animal lovers--and gorilla fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a gorilla expert! What's it like to be a gorilla? Why are gorillas endangered, and who has been working hard to save them"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic. You can feel it coming on-that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body's way of sending you a message you can't miss, like you've brushed up against poison ivy or lice have...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
A funny and fact-filled look at decomposition in all of its slimy glory, illustrated with dazzling full-color art by Gilbert Ford. Vultures, fungi, dung beetles, and more aid in this fascinating and sometimes smelly aspect of the life cycle that's right under our noses. What's that terrible smell? It's the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isn't necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live. Decomposition may seem like the...
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
"This environment/conservation-themed early reader series includes an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white photographs, a list of fun facts about the featured animal of each book, and things that kids can do right now to help save the featured animal from extinction"--