Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about tornadoes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...

"Intermediate readers explore the difference between climate and weather."--

"From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world's oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment...

Describes hurricanes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Describes the water cycle and the importance of water, explaining evaporation and condensation, dew and frost, and the three states of water. Includes an experiment at the end.

Drip-Drop-Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. Explore Water! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments, captures a child's imagination with an intriguing look at the world of water.Combining hands-on activities with history and science, kids will have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and festivals, and the latest in water technology....

"Three-quarters of our Earth is covered by water. This book explains how water travels in a never-ending pattern called the water cycle and how water is used--from bathing to irrigating crops--along with tips for conserving our most important natural resource."--

"Put on your detective hat and uncover the facts and myths about the escape from Alcatraz. Topics discussed include the history of Alcatraz Island and the prison located in San Francisco Bay, just offshore California, life and security in the prison, unsuccessful escape attempts, the men involved in the great escape, details of the escape plot, the investigation and search, and theories about what happened to the men who escaped. Features include...

Updated for 2020. Explains how different animals eat and how they get their food.

"In this book, young readers will learn about one of nature's powerful, earth-shaping forces - glaciers! Engaging, easy-to-read text describes how glaciers form, move, and, over time, create magnificent valleys and lakes. Covered in detail are the two main types of glaciers - continental glaciers and mountain glaciers. Fascinating formations such as cirques, aretes, horns, and moraines are introduced. Also explained are the topics of melting glaciers,...