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  • The 1918 Flu Pandemic

    Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak

    Series series What Went Wrong?
    In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event. ... Read more

    17,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Know Your Boundaries! Plate Boundaries, Mantle Convection and Plate Movements Explained | Grade 6-8 Earth Science

    Dive into plate tectonics with this engaging Earth Science book, perfect for Grade 6-8 students. Explore how mountain ranges and volcanic eruptions are shaped by the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates. Learn about the layers of the Earth, different plate boundaries, and their significant impact on our planet's landscape. This book also offers exciting experiments to bring these concepts to ... Read more

    4,02 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Before It Was a Hurricane (A Nonfiction Earth Science Picture Book with Double Gatefold for Kids)

    Illustrated by Jieting Chen ...
    Series series Before It Was
    A hurricane is a massive, dangerous storm. Its clouds carry trillions of gallons of water that can dump a year's worth of rain in a single day. Learn how the most massive, destructive storm on Earth forms with this inventive new series!Howling wind rips away roofs and topples trees.Rising water floods streets,and pounding waves slam sandy beaches.This isn't just any seaside squall. It's ... ... Read more

    11,45 €

  • Examining Earthquakes

    by Jacob Yang ...
    Bad things can happen to people through no fault of their own?as those harmed recently by hurricanes Harvey and Irma know all too well. Whether natural or manmade, disasters have long enthralled young readers. Examining Disasters, a well-reviewed series of eight books from Clara House Books, an imprint of The Oliver Press, explores the science behind disasters. What, for example, causes airplanes ... Read more

    23,54 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Examining Hurricanes

    by Sabrina Kidd ...
    Bad things can happen to people through no fault of their own?as those harmed recently by hurricanes Harvey and Irma know all too well. Whether natural or manmade, disasters have long enthralled young readers. Examining Disasters, a well-reviewed series of eight books from Clara House Books, an imprint of The Oliver Press, explores the science behind disasters. What, for example, causes airplanes ... Read more

    23,54 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fault Lines & Tectonic Plates

    Discover What Happens When the Earth's Crust Moves with 25 Projects

    Illustrated by Chad Thompson ...
    Series series Build It Yourself
    Readers explore the science of plate tectonics in a way that makes complex topics fun and understandable.Uses an inquiry-based approach to encourage readers to reach their own conclusions about topics scientists are still exploring.Readers gain a solid understanding of how the physical world evolves over time.Children learn the reasons behind major natural events such as earthquakes, changing them ... Read more

    8,26 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Infographics: Climate Change

    by Renae Gilles ...
    Series series 21st Century Junior Library: Enviro-Graphics Jr.
    Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented and encourage and ... Read more

    20,66 €

  • Geologic Processes and Events | The Changing Earth | Geology Book | Interactive Science Grade 8 | Children's Earth Sciences Books

    Fossils are evidences of lives thousands of years ago. Archaeologists search all over the world to find and study them. The purpose of this interactive science book is to help students understand how fossils show changes in life and environmental conditions throughout geologic time. Students will also learn about absolute and relating dating, and what their uses are. Get a copy today. ... Read more

    4,02 €

  • Floods

    Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
    What causes a flood? What's a flash flood? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these high-water hazards. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. ... Read more

    11,01 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Earthquakes!

    by Cy Armour ...
    Series series TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
    Earthquakes! is a dynamic nonfiction reader that introduces students in Grades 2–4 to the fascinating and sometimes terrifying natural phenomenon of earthquakes. Through clear informational text and compelling photographs, readers will learn how and why earthquakes occur, how they are measured, and what people can do to stay safe when one strikes. This engaging title builds scientific vocabulary ... Read more

    11,65 €

  • Fires

    Series series Science: Informational Text
    Fires is an informative nonfiction reader for students in Grades 2-4 that explores how wildfires start, how firefighters respond, and how some fires are even helpful for forest ecosystems, giving young readers a balanced look at one of nature's most powerful forces.Explains the science behind fire behavior, including heat, oxygen, and fuel.Highlights safety strategies and firefighting tools used ... Read more

    16,74 €

  • Droughts

    Be Aware and Prepare

    Series series Weather Aware
    It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

    17,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tornadoes

    When children look at a book about tornadoes, they can see all of the destruction that is done by the force of nature. They can think of ways to create the weather systems in bottles or in a kitchen sink to see exactly how the weather phenomenon occurs. Children can also look at how the tornadoes are rated on the Fujita scale based on the wind speeds and the damage that is done to homes, trees and ... Read more

    4,02 €

  • Anatomy of a Hurricane

    Series series Disasters
    It's hurricane season. Scientists have detected a storm at sea, and it's growing. Learn about how these monster storms form, how scientists track them, and how people respond to their destruction. ... Read more

    17,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Failure: Disasters In History

    by Elise Wallace ...
    This informational text is packed with facts and sidebars about historical and modern-day disasters such as the Space Shuttle Challenger, the Great Smog of London, the Pacific Garbage Patch, the Library of Alexandria, Chernobyl, and more. Featuring TIME? content and images, the high-interest content will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. ... Read more

    12,69 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Boiling Point

    Understanding Earth’s Rising Temperatures

    by Golriz Golkar ...
    Record high temperatures that are broken and reset three times in one week. Endless heat waves that happen year-round, regardless of season. Heat so intense it spawns raging wildfires. Our planet is getting hotter and hotter. What is behind Earth's rising temperatures, what toll are they taking on living things, and what can be done about them? Packed with information, dynamic photos, and hands-on ... Read more

    17,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dangerous Earthquakes

    by Carol Kim ...
    Series series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Earth in Danger
    Earthquakes happen when big plates of earth slide past one another. Powerful earthquakes can cause serious damage. Strong earth movements can even shape mountains and oceans. Learn how scientists monitor for earthquakes, where they are common, and how to stay safe. Plus hear from an earthquake survivor! ... Read more

    7,30 €

  • Weird Weather

    Series series Wonderfully Weird (Alternator Books ®)
    All around the world, weird weather events occur every day. But weird can mean many different things! Sometimes more than one weather event combines in unexpected ways to form events such as volcanic lighting. Some events that seem too strange to have existed have happened, such as the year without summer.From fire tornadoes to hair ice to doughnut-shaped hail, discover some of the world's oddest ... Read more

    8,05 €

  • Understanding Earthquakes and Tsunamis

    Series series 21st Century Junior Library: Responding to Natural Disasters
    Readers will discover the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, ... Read more

    20,66 €

  • Loss of Biodiversity

    People depend on biodiversity. But today, plant and animal species go extinct faster than at any point in human history. The latest book in the Planet in Danger series, The Loss of Biodiversity explores the relationship between human beings and the living world and the threat to it posed by climate change. On-the-ground stories highlight how people maintain biodiversity to better their own lives. ... Read more

    36,27 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Una mano al corazón

    Mejorando las comunidades

    by Jessica Cohn ...
    Series series TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
    Introduce readers to the various ways they can participate in volunteerism with this Spanish nonfiction title. Readers will discover many different charities and programs, including The Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders through vivid images, charts, and informational text. This nonfiction title aids in encouraging children to make a difference in ... Read more

    9,64 €

  • Hurricanes

    Reading Level 5

    by Myrl Shireman ...
    Series Book 5 - Readers Advance(TM) Science Readers
    Did you know that hurricanes are storms that form over the ocean? Written for students in grade 5, Hurricanes covers the many characteristics of hurricanes, how they form, and how they are categorized. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key. ... Read more

    6,24 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How a City Works

    by D. J. Ward ...
    Illustrated by Violet Lemay ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about how cities work in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city. How do you take care of all those people’s needs? Read and find out all about the systems a city has to ... Read more

    4,23 €

  • How Deep Is the Ocean?

    Illustrated by Eric Puybaret ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about the deepest part of the ocean in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, but how deep does it go? Put on your scuba gear and explore the ocean, from its shallowest waters to its deepest, most mysterious parts. As you dive deeper through the different ocean zones, you’ll discover glowing animals, strange ... Read more

    4,12 €