Earth and space science

"Stars light up the sky on a clear night. They may look the same from Earth, but they come in many sizes and colors. Some stars are closer to Earth than others. Some are old andsome are young. Even though stars are so far away, learning about them helps us to better understand the world around us"--Provided by publisher.

"[Describes] underwater land features, tectonic plates, currents and waves, the hydrologic cycle, the ocean's effects on climate, and more."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the causes and effects of global warming as well as ways to slow global warming.

Introduces young readers to weather forecasting.

"If you travel far away, how do you know what type of clothes to pack? You don't want to bring sandals if it's snowing! You need to know what the climate is. Different areas have different climates. Learning about the climates of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather"--Provided by publisher.

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards are all examples of extreme weather.

"Humans are like a tiny speck compared to Earth. And Earth is like a tiny speck compared to the universe. Words cannot describe how massive our universe really is. It's difficult to imagine that we're really so small. Even though we might be small compared to the universe, we are still part of this complex and fascinating system"--Provided by publisher.

"Almost everything you do requires resources. You use them throughout your day. Our planet provides us with natural resources, such as water, wood, oil, and metal. Whether resources are renewable or nonrenewable, they provide us with important materials we need."--Provided by publisher.

"Rocks may not look like they are doing much. But they are always forming, destructing, and recycling. Different types of rocks form in different ways. And different types of rocks have a variety of uses. Take a journey through the rock cycle and stand in rock-solid awe of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Everything needs energy to run. You get energy from food. Cars also need energy. But cars don't eat food--they use gasoline. Gasoline is made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are used every day. Even roads for cars are made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a part of your life more than you probably imagined"--Provided by publisher.