Magnificent full-color photographs coupled with practical tips guide young readers to save our planet. In 50 Ways to Save the Earth, readers learn easy, meaningful ways to help reduce their carbon footprints, from saving energy and caring for water to putting the dustbin on a diet. Describing fifty simple daily actions, this book shows children that they can have a positive impact on the environment, and that every action, no matter how small, counts. Accompanied by gorgeous and inspiring photographs, 50 Ways to Save the Earth reminds young readers of the beauty and fragility of our planet and encourages them to take action to preserve it.

"This title in a nature series for the very young highlights the defining characteristics of various habitats, including the plant and animal life, using examples from around the world. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into grassland habitats. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what grasslands are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. John Sills beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of grasslands from North Americas tallgrass prairies to African savannas. A wide variety of the plants and animals that live in grassland habitats are also represented. A glossary and afterword provide young readers with further fascinating details."

The latest book in this acclaimed series explores the major attributes of the Arctic and Antarctic biomes and showcases the striking beauty and remarkable diversity of these regions. Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into polar regions. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what the polar regions are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details.

This beginner?s guide explores the major attributes of rivers and streams and showcases their remarkable diversity using examples of waterways from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what rivers and streams are and explain how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in or along these waterways. John Sill?s detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of the world?s different rivers and streams?from the mountain streams of the Alps to the mighty Amazon River in South America. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about rivers and streams to inspire readers to learn more.

This beginner’s guide explores the major attributes of Wetlands and showcases their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe. In this addition to the About Habitats series, award-winning author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what the wetlands are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain the delicate balance of Earth’s environments. John Sill’s detailed, full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of wetlands topography―from salt marshes to tropical mangrove swamps. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about the wetlands to inspire readers to learn more. From the Back Cover: A beginner’s guide to how crustaceans look, how they protect themselves, what they eat, and where they live. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title. From School Library Journal: Gr 3–5—A cartoon character named Joe introduces each of these survival books, discussing how he managed to endure being swept away at sea or lost in the rainforest, all through his scientific know-how. Sidebars briefly discuss Joe's journey and how he became endangered, while the accompanying spreads discuss what he saw (animals at sea, such as sharks and humpback whales) and what put him in danger (a hurricane). The books breakdown the science, discussing where waves come from and why the sea is salty. Students looking for genuine survival tales, replete with tips, may long for books with a bit more danger, but there is some solid science on offer, presented through a fairly creative lens. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title."-- From School Library Journal: Gr 3–5—A cartoon character named Joe introduces each of these survival books, discussing how he managed to endure being swept away at sea or lost in the rainforest, all through his scientific know-how. Sidebars briefly discuss Joe's journey and how he became endangered, while the accompanying spreads discuss what he saw (animals at sea, such as sharks and humpback whales) and what put him in danger (a hurricane). The books breakdown the science, discussing where waves come from and why the sea is salty. Students looking for genuine survival tales, replete with tips, may long for books with a bit more danger, but there is some solid science on offer, presented through a fairly creative lens. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, the Eigerthese famous peaks are featured in this fascinating look at the Alps mountain range in Europe. The geological makeup and history of the Alps are explored, as well as their deep connection to the cultures and ways of life of the people in Europe who live in the Alps' shadow. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world and was home to one of the great ancient civilizationsthe Incas. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Andes mountain range. The Andes' connection to the cultures and ways of life of the people in South America who live in its shadow is also explored. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

More than ever, we need to think about the ways our actions affect the environment. This exciting and engaging series explains how we can consider our impact on Planet Earth and suggests ways we can help to protect our planet. What does "endangered" mean? Why are animals in danger? How can we help? All these questions and more are discussed in this interesting and child-friendly look at endangered animals in the 21st century.

From the desert to the rain forest, DK's popular 24 Hours series has taken Readers to exotic habitats to see the amazing animals that come and go during a single day. Now, the best of the series is brought together to present an incredible, exhaustive look at ecosystems across the globe. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

The Great Appalachian Valley, a major landform of the Appalachian mountains, played an important role in the early history of the United States. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the mountain ranges that form the Appalachians, and the people in the United States and Canada who live in their shadows. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the worldsome parts never receive any rainthe desert's climate can be cold, sometimes producing snow and fog. Readers will be fascinated to learn that the Atacama's soil is so similar to soil samples from Mars that NASA goes to this desert to test its exploration instruments. NASA has also set up its Earth-Mars Cave Detection Program in the Atacama, too. Special sections also describe the desert's natural resources and unique problems facing this region, as well as the people, plants, and animals that inhabit this desert habitat. From School Library Journal: Gr 3-7-These books are clearly written, comprehensive, and ideal for reports. Each one opens with a map showing the area covered by the desert and concludes with a map of the world's deserts. The maps and full-color photos enhance the texts and have informative captions. Readers will enjoy learning about the various animals that live in these unusual climates. For example, in the Kalahari Desert, springbok typically graze at night, but if they "do feed during the daytime, they face away from the sun. Doing so allows their white bottoms to reflect the heat." Additional subjects include the history and current status of human inhabitants, plant life, the terrain, natural resources, and ways the desert may be at risk. The concisely written texts will be valuable to report writers.-Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings Elementary School, Hoover, ALα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through Chile's Atacama desert ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the stony desert. Simple graphs show facts about the desert, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.