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Dive into the exciting world of weather with "The Weather Explorer"! Perfect for curious young minds, this book takes children on a captivating journey through different weather patterns, from sunny days to thunderstorms and snowy landscapes. Join us as we uncover the mysteries of the skies. Learn how the sun warms the Earth, why clouds form, and what causes rain, snow, and storms.

Beneath the waters of a calm bay seahorses hide from predators, feed on shrimp and raise their young. But what happens when a wild storm destroys their habitat? Inspired by true events, Little Horses is a conservation success story certain to inspire children to love and care for the natural world. Lyrical in style and featuring information about seahorses and the Seahorse Hotels Project.

Earth, Our Amazing Home is a children's book that invites young listeners on a journey to explore the natural wonders of our planet. From towering mountains and lush forests to sparkling oceans and vibrant skies, this book highlights the incredible beauty of Earth and all the life it supports. Filled with fun facts and a heartwarming message about caring for our planet, Earth, Our Amazing Home encourages kids to appreciate the world around them. Perfect for curious minds, this book teaches the importance of nature and why we must protect our shared home.

From mountains to rain forests, this series explores the basic physical features that make up our planet. Young listeners will discover each feature of Earth, how it formed, and what plants and animals call it home.

Black bears, grizzly bears, and spirit bears all make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? Here is an explanation of how the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons and the wonders that come with each one of them. Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring comes again. Year after year, the seasons repeat themselves.

When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on DNA, but on what seemed to take a backseat in biochemistry: figuring out the structure of RNA, a closely related molecule that enables the genetic instructions coded in DNA to express themselves.

Striped shells on the beach. Spots on ladybugs in the garden. All kinds of patterns can be found in nature! Spot bright and fun patterns all around you with this new series. Children will develop listening skills while learning about the wildlife around them and how to identify patterns.

Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes in this stunning series for adventurous young listeners! This volume includes Life in a Tropical Rain Forest, Life in a Tundra, Life in a Wetland, and Life on a Mountain.

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.

Step into a magical world between the land and sea! Perfect for curious young minds, this book introduces children ages 4–7 to the wonders of tide pool life. Follow a young explorer as they discover sea stars, hermit crabs, anemones, and other fascinating creatures that call the tide pool home. With gentle storytelling and fun facts, this book encourages curiosity, respect for nature, and a love of marine science.

"Reise durch den Amazonas: Ein Wildtierabenteuer" lädt junge Entdecker auf eine unvergessliche Reise in das Herz des größten und vielfältigsten Regenwaldes der Welt ein. Auf den lebendigen Seiten dieses lehrreichen Kinderbuches begeben sich die Leser auf eine Expedition durch das weitläufige Ökosystem des Amazonas, vom dichten Kronendach voller plappernder Affen und bunter Vögel bis zum geheimnisvollen Waldboden, der Heimat von Jaguaren und faszinierenden Insekten ist.

Tauche ein in die spannende Welt des Wetters mit "Der Wetterforscher"! Perfekt für neugierige junge Köpfe, nimmt dieses Buch Kinder mit auf eine faszinierende Reise durch verschiedene Wetterphänomene, von sonnigen Tagen bis hin zu Gewittern und schneebedeckten Landschaften. Begleite uns, während wir die Geheimnisse des Himmels enthüllen. Erfahre, wie die Sonne die Erde erwärmt, warum Wolken entstehen und was Regen, Schnee und Stürme verursacht.

Can you guess when trees stop growing–they don’t stop! Their massive roots keep them in the ground and require plenty of water, sunshine and nutrients from the soil to help them grow. Trees are the oldest, largest and tallest living things on Earth, with the oldest part of the tree being its strong, woody middle. Find out how a maple tree gets its start! How does a tree grow?

How can the sun power the lights in our homes? What happens to our things after we recycle them? How is renewable energy being used to fight climate change? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada.

From hot desert plants to swaying sea grasses, life blooms in some of the most magnificent places. Goats climb steep mountain slopes while colorful birds fly around tropical rain forests. Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes in this stunning series for adventurous young listeners! This volume includes Life in a Coral Reef, Life in a Desert, Life in a Forest, and Life in a Grassland.

Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.

The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

The important science concept of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on fruit. Simple, engaging text describes fruits and how they help plants live and grow.

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at temperate climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with temperate climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in temperate regions. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.