Ecosystems category: 538 books

The Sahara is a land of extremes. It is the largest hot desert on Earth where the sand can reach a whopping 176 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius). It is also a land of mountains, plains – and snow. It is a constantly changing landscape with winds that blast dust halfway around the planet. Here...

A large-format book from Roger Priddy, Smart Kids: Rainforest introduces children to the animals, flora, and fauna which inhabit our planet's rainforests. With amazing, close-up photographs, and accessible, easy-to-absorb fascinating facts about the plantlife and creatures featured.

Learn about the sun and all that it does for us! The sun shines, gives us light, keeps us warm, helps plants grow, gives us energy, and more. We really need the sun. The vibrant images and easy-to-read text in this science reader will keep students engaged from cover to cover! This reader also includes...

Plants and insects depend on each other to survive. Insects make it possible for plants to grow because of pollination! Learn all about how plants are pollinated. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an...

Explore the lives of polar bears with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of polar bears in the wild! What if you wished you were a polar bear and then you became one? Could you eat like a polar bear? Talk like a polar bear? Live in the cold Arctic tundra? And would...

Delving into a seemingly dry and barren ecosystem, this fun-filled activity book closely examines the desert landscape and shows how many exciting discoveries it holds. Exploring native plants and animals and depicting the extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and vast distances in detail, this lively...

¡Experimentamos la fricción a nuestro alrededor! Cuando te mueves, usas energía cinética. La fricción disminuye la energía cinética. Aprende cómo la fricción nos ayuda diariamente. Las imágenes vibrantes son acompañadas de texto fácil de leer para mantener la atención de los estudiantes...

La energía proviene de muchas fuentes. Viene del sol, del viento, del agua, y más. Aprende todo sobre la energía y cómo funciona en la vida cotidiana. Las imágenes coloridas son acompañadas de texto fácil de leer para mantener la atención de los estudiantes de principio a fin. Este lector...

With adorable full-color photographs throughout and simple activities to be enjoyed with Mom or Dad’s guidance, Ranger Rick Jr. books are perfect for young children starting to learn about the world around them. These small books are a great way to start your child’s first library! Animal...

Scorpions, sand cats and camels are just a few of the fascinating animals featured in their dry, desert habitat.

The animal kingdom offers a special fascination for children because so many of the cozy rituals they share at home are echoed in nature. All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young—tasks that often challenge their own needs for survival. With beautiful illustrations and inventive text,...

Unlock the mysteries of planet Earth! Written for students in grade 4, Planet Earth covers Earth’s orbit, the seasons, and the sun’s gravity. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key.

Brimming with bright colors, playful illustrations and photographs, and simple text, this book is the perfect first book for young minds.

Brimming with bright colors, playful illustrations and photographs, and simple text, this book is the perfect first book for young minds.