"Explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion from water, ice, wind, and gravity. It is this wearing away that carves out valleys, causes trees to topple over, and creates or destroys good farmland. Examples of changes to landforms help show young readers the effects of weathering and erosion."--From the publisher.
"Explains how the shape of Earth can change with the sudden movement of Earth's crust or when molten rock explodes out of an opening in Earth's surface. Young readers will be fascinated to discover how volcanoes form, and about tectonic plates and fault lines, the damage earthquakes can cause, and how to stay safe when an earthquake happens."--From the publisher.
"Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.
"Read about . . . animal migrations by air, from the . . . migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration"--Provided by publisher.
"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area"--Provided by publisher.
"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Rocky Mountains ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the mountains that stretch down along the west coasts of Canada and the United States. Simple graphs show how much the mountain range has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the defining characteristics of fantasy fiction, discusses character, plot, dialogue, and theme, and explains how to write a fantasy fiction story.
Provides an introduction to mining, shows what it is like to live in a rural mining community, following the everyday lives of people in Wright, Wyoming, as they work, play, go to school, and celebrate, and looks at mining around the world.
