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From natural disasters to dangerous weather, from the dangers of getting lost in the wild to fighting off dangerous animals, any child can imagine the special skills they'll need to combat 100 real-life dramas. Each danger is rated by how likely you are to encounter it, as well as how likely you are to survive; from the unlikely event of being struck by a meteor (with minimal chance of surviving), or being attacked by a bear, to the more likely event of successfully surviving a flood or forest fire.

"[Presents] an inspirational tale about a little girl named Summer with a big dream--to become a TV meteorologist. She loves sharing weather facts with her family and friends and wonders why everyone laughs at the thought of her on TV"--Back cover.

Fury faces, scaly flippers, and green vines are disappearing. Why are so many animals and plants disappearing? Climate change is threatening a wave of extinction. Explore the threat to life on Earth with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid comprehension. It's key environmental science curriculum made approachable for all.

Garter snakes spend the summer on the hunt for a food. But soon, summer will end. When it gets cold, garter snakes must find a good place to slumber. Why do they need to sleep? Learn all about garter snake hibernation and how weather makes them sleep. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.

"Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop when it falls from the sky? This beautifully illustrated story will capture the imaginations of children and parents alike, and offers a perfect introduction to the water cycle."--Back cover.

The natural world is an exciting source of fun and facts for readers who want to deepen their understanding of life science concepts in a creative way. With each turn of the page, they discover large, eye-catching images -- both illustrations and photographs -- and a variety of text features that break down the basics of ecosystems, environmental science, and more. This fresh approach to common curriculum topics presents information through short pieces of text, statistics, and graphic organizers. The focus on infographics makes this a detailed and delightful reading experience for students at a variety of fluency levels.

"This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the different types of weather in places all over the planet"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format looks at the Earth's atmosphere and weather.

"In [this book, the] author . . . answers five key questions about climate change: What is climate change? What causes it? How do we know it's real? Does climate change cause extreme weather? And can we still prevent the worst impacts? Young readers are then taken on a global survey of recent weather disasters and learn how climate change can be linked to each one . . . breaks down the key adaptations that need to be implemented to prevent widespread disaster as well as the broader changes we need to make at both individual and governmental levels to mitigate the worst effects of a changing climate"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces emergent readers to wind and its associated weather conditions"--Provided by publisher.