Offers 12 fascinating facts about these tree-covered landscapes. From evergreens and shrubs to lichens and moss, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these lush natural environments. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these tree-covered landscapes. From evergreens and shrubs to lichens and moss, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these lush natural environments.

Animals chatter throughout rain forests. Sand whirls across deserts. Currents course down rivers. Earth is covered in breathtaking landforms that play a special role in making our planet unique. In this series, readers will learn about each landform, including what sets them apart, what plants and animals call them home, and how people use them. Special features such as diagrams, landform profiles, and more guide readers as they discover each natural wonder!

Forests are vast, green landscapes of trees and plants, and are home to countless animals. Peel back the corners of the forest to discover the incredible organisms that live in this ecosystem, from insects and birds to deer and bears. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Forests are vast, green landscapes of trees and plants, and are home to countless animals. Peel back the corners of the forest to discover the incredible organisms that live in this ecosystem, from insects and birds to deer and bears. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they're not all the same. Discover fossils and find out how they form, what makes them unique, and what they tell us about the past. Learn about some fabulous fossils found around the world, such as Sue, the Tyrannosaurus rex.

Fossils are the remains of animals and plants that lived thousands or millions of years ago―so they're the best way for us to understand how we, and other species, have evolved over time. This book introduces young readers to the importance of paleontology and shows the beliefs and myths that have advanced―and inhibited―our understanding of evolution. It's full of facts and photos of real-life excavations from all over the world. It gives advice on where to find fossils and how to treat ancient remains with care. There are brilliant, fun snippets, like the fact that people thought the coelacanth fish had been extinct for 66 million years―then, in 1938, living coelacanths were discovered off the coast of Africa! For thousands of years, people found dinosaur fossils but did not know what they were. The ancient Chinese thought they were dragon bones.

In the search for oil and gas, we have drilled deep beneath the oceans surface and the ground, to tap into the energy wells trapped there. Today, we need more energy than ever before in our history, but the oil and gas fields may soon dry up. One option being considered is fracking. Rock is fractured underground in order to reach deposits. Discover how people use fracking to harness the before-unreachable supplies of gas and oil beneath Earths surface, the challenges of this form of mining, and the controversies surrounding it. From School Library Journal: Gr 5-8-Exploring natural and human-made energy sources, this comprehensive series examines the history, use, technology, and environmental issues associated with these resources, as well as alternatives and the outlook for the future. Enlightening without being preachy, the volumes emphasize the need for sustainable energy forms, incorporating balanced perspectives and up-to-date data to better inform readers on the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source. Sidebars such as "Rewind," "The Energy Future: You Choose," and "Fast Forward" offer in-depth analysis, specific historical examples, and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and discussion as well as current examples, facts, and statistics that enable students to come to their own conclusions. A simple hands-on activity at the end of the books helps readers understand the concepts in a more direct way. VERDICT A wealth of material makes this set a solid addition to science collections.α(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.

This nonfiction illustrated book for middle-grade readers explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change.

Presents the freshwater ecology of lakes, rivers, and ponds found around the world, describing the animals and plants that live in them, the effect they have on humans, and what humans can do to preserve thesm in the future. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Offers 12 fascinating facts about both flowing and still bodies of water. From the Nile River in Africa to the Great Lakes of North America, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world's freshwaters.