Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through North America's Great Lakes ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the world's largest group of freshwater lakes. Simple graphs show facts about the lakes, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve them. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This amazing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. Used in modern times for mining and testing of atomic bombs, this vast, sandy area has been home to a number of indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Although there is little rain, the blooms with a variety of plants. Readers will learn about the Mamungari Conservation Park located in the Great Victoria Desert, which is known for a eucalyptus tree called Ooldea mallee with large, spectacular red, pink, or yellow flowers. Special sections also describe the desert's natural resources, as well as the unique problems facing this region such as the introduction of non-native species of animals. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth--and their vast importance to our planet--with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team. This tree doesn't look like it's doing very much. It just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But in fact, this tree is busy . . . On land and in the seas, green plants make the oxygen and food that many living things--including us--need to survive. Covering the evolution of the first plants billions of years ago, the secret, microscopic workings of trees and leaves today, and the role of plants in both creating fossil fuels and combating climate change, this book is a lush and fascinating introduction to the science of plants that goes well beyond photosynthesis. Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the acclaimed team behind Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes, Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, and Grow: Secrets of Our DNA, have crafted a hopeful exploration of green life that will encourage readers to treasure the flora of Earth's many ecosystems.

This enlightening title introduces young readers to clean, green energy sources. Readers will learn how traditional energy sources are harmful to the environment. They will discover that energy can be generated from the Sun, wind, water, and other renewable sources. They will also pick up some practical energy-saving tips they can use in their everyday lives. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This informative title will inspire budding activists to go green in the garden! Accessible text and engaging photographs introduce composting and Earth-friendly gardening. Readers learn how to build a compost bin, what items to recycle in the bin, and how to use compost to start their own garden. From Booklist: Aloian defines “green gardening” as “planting and growing a healthy garden that is good for the environment.” In 11 quick chapters, readers will learn such tips as how to remove pests with natural repellents like garlic and cayenne pepper and “how to get help from birds and insects.” Suggestions are punctuated by “Take Action!” boxes, where readers are encouraged to keep a green diary or look for unusual planters, such as old boots or cookie tins. Aloian quickly moves into composting, explaining the process and making the case for its ease of use at home. The transition from dinner table to compost heap is illustrated with full-color photographs, which also display the natural beauty of rooftop and community gardens. A succinct product of the Green Scene series, this inclusive title points its green thumb in the right direction for beginners. Grades 3-5. --Courtney Jones "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Composting is cool! Celebrate the innovation and science that helps turn your food waste into green energy. See how food scraps are composted, collected, and processed, transforming trash into biogas and electricity. It’s a green machine! It’s a celebration of sustainability and the important role we humans play in the energy cycle. Call it Peels on Wheels/ Or a truck full of yuck:/ It's a food scraps collection machine!/ It takes all the waste/ (And some slime, and some muck)/ To a place where the garbage goes green.

Habitats provide animals with shelter, food, and water. Go outside and learn more about habitats and the animals that live in them with these fun experiments and projects you can do outside or with materials you find outdoors.

Watch six breathtaking habitats from around the world transform in this beautifully illustrated book. Features simple facts about the habitats and the amazing animals that live in them. Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step. Peel back the pages of this beautifully illustrated book to discover a world of ever-changing animal habitats. Interactive split pages create an immersive experience that allows readers to take a visual journey through each unique home as they meet the incredible animals that live there. With simple facts and stunning, collaged artwork, this is the perfect book for nature lovers of all ages.

Clearing land to grow crops, pollution from industry, and farming damages habitats at a quick pace and threatens the survival of wildlife. This fascinating book uses real-life examples to explore the destruction of habitats and their wildlife and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these homes in nature.

Clearing land to grow crops, pollution from industry, and farming damages habitats at a quick pace and threatens the survival of wildlife. This fascinating book uses real-life examples to explore the destruction of habitats and their wildlife and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these homes in nature.

An illustrated journey through Earth’s most amazing habitats, from forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen poles Take a tour through Earth’s most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet Illustrated in incredible detail, Habitats of the World explores Earth’s major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one. From a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy poles, find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sun rise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Packed full of natural wonders and iconic animal species, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and knitted together in a delicate balance. Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.

A habitat is the natural place where a plant or animal lives. This book helps children explore the different kinds of habitats that are home to animals on our planet.

A habitat is the natural place where a plant or animal lives. This book helps children explore the different kinds of habitats that are home to animals on our planet.

In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic plates together to create earthquakes, blow on a mountain to make a volcano erupt, and press their hands in mud to make a fossil. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results. Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating rocks and minerals in the real world.