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Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.

Follows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.

A mother humpback whale and her calf participate in the great migration and face dangers along the way that reveal to young children some of the hazards confronting our environment and the animals that depend upon it.

An illustrated look at the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the very deepest parts of the sea. Humans have always wondered, with a mixture of fear and fascination, what lurks beneath the surface in the depths of the ocean. In this book, Erich Hoyt introduces 50 of the oddest creatures you will ever meet in the sea. From the carnivorous comb jelly to the lantern-carrying deep-sea dragonfish, from a vampire squid with giant eyes to dancing...

"Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of killer whales"--

"Come along on a journey through the aquatic habitat of a forested wetland. Meet birds and bobcats, along with the beavers and beetles that call the soggy forest home. Kevin Kurtz continues his award-winning "A Day In" series, and once again delights readers with a rhythmic, nonfiction look into a typical day for the animals that live in this wet habitat."--

Water that falls to Earth in liquid or solid form is called precipitation. Precipitation allows plants and animals to get the water they need. Learn more in Precipitation, a Focus on Water Science book. In this series readers are introduced to the science behind Earth's water. A combination of vibrant photography and interesting text encourage readers to learn more about water science.

Droughts, acid rain, and pollution are all problems found around the world. Learning about how to conserve and care for the precious water on Earth should be an important part of every person's science background. This book introduces readers to the fundamental water issues in both first and third world countries. The main content encourages them to think both locally and globally, including real-life examples of conservation efforts complete with...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about rays. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Travel deep into the ocean--way below the surface--and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean where the sun doesn't shine, animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep-sea creatures....