ecology

Explores what it is like to stand at the top of Mount Everest, providing stats on how high the mountain is and where it is located. Includes a discussion of whether or not Everest is really the highest point on Earth, comparing it with Hawaii's Mauna Kea and Ecuador's Mount Chimborazo.

Examines how various landscapes around the world were formed by nature from the Grand Canyon to Mount Kilimanjaro. Includes a glossary, text-related quiz, a map, and color photographs.

The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

Short of intergalactic travel or aliens landing on Earth, it may seem there is no way for us to learn about extraterrestrial life. However, as this captivating volume details, we may know more than we think. Science and sci-fi enthusiasts will be fascinated to discover that the conditions of various extreme environments on Earth—the Arctic, deep underground, and deep sea, to name a few—are analogous to those of various regions of space. By examining the terrestrial species—or extremophiles—that thrive in these conditions and their survival mechanisms, we can begin to understand extraterrestrial life before ever making contact.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the plants and animals that inhabit the wetlands, and is written in both English and Spanish.

Bailey, an animated character, explains what tropical rain forests are and why the habitat is important.

Discusses how monarch butterflies help us see the effects of climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.

Explores the darkest and brightest places on Earth and what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations.

Describes types of soils, how soil is made and how it is used.

Discusses the animals and plants of the tundra biome, including their role in the food chain.