Environmental Science & Ecosystems

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Arctic Ice Loss

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Spotlight on Climate Change

Climate change is causing Arctic ice to melt quicker than it can be replaced. But what happens when there is less Arctic ice? Discover what Arctic sea ice is and why it is important, how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • Dewey: 551.34/3091632
  • Copyright: 2023

Arctic or Antarctic?

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3

The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006
Spring 2025

Are Bees Nature's Tiny Heroes?: Discover the Science behind Melittology

From the Series The Big Questions Answered

It's a big question—are bees nature's tiny heroes? Bees are incredible, as are the melittologists who study them! Bees may seem small, but they make a huge contribution to our natural world.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Are Whales and Dolphins Smarter Than Humans?: Discover the Science behind Cetology

From the Series The Big Questions Answered

It's a big question—are whales and dolphins smarter than humans? Whales and dolphins are incredible, as are the cetologists who study them. Dive into this wonderful underwater adventure to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • Copyright: 2025

A Savanna Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in Africa

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to an African Savanna! As you walk through the tall grass, the Savanna seems flat and empty. But it is full of life, from a tortoise munching on some green leaves to a lion prowling… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 577.4'8096
  • Copyright: 2009

A Temperate Forest Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in North America

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to a North American temperate forest! As you walk along a shady trail, the forest seems cool and quiet. But it is full of life, from a butterfly flitting over a flower to a gray wolf… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 577.3097
  • Copyright: 2009
Fall 2024

A Tree

From the Series A Day in the Life Of (Little Acorns)

This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of an oak tree. Readers will... discover how… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 634
  • Copyright: 2025

A Tundra Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in the Arctic

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to the arctic tundra! As you hike along the frozen ground of this cold, dry region, the tundra may seem quiet and empty. But it is full of life, in the spring when migrating lemmings… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 577.5'8616
  • Copyright: 2009

A Walk in the Boreal Forest, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the boreal forest. Sunlight filters through tall spruce and pine trees. It's cool and damp, even late in the summer. As you walk silently across the carpet of needles, you can… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: 577.3/7
  • Copyright: 2021

A Walk in the Deciduous Forest, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the deciduous forest. Sunlight filters through new green leaves. It's early summer, and squirrels are chattering in the treetops. A warbler calls out. She's building a nest in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 577.3
  • Copyright: 2021

A Walk in the Desert, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the desert. It's hot and dry―and full of life. An elf owl peers out at you from its home, a hole in a saguaro cactus. Nearby, a desert tortoise stretches its neck to nibble on… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 577.54
  • Copyright: 2021

A Walk in the Prairie

From the Series Biomes of North America

Take a walk through the prairie. This biome of tall grass and open sky is teeming with life. How do the plants and animals of the prairie survive? As you travel through the prairie, watch… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 577.4'4
  • Copyright: 2001

A Walk in the Prairie, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the prairie. This land of all grass and open sky is full of life. You can hear the warbling song of a meadowlark. At your feet, a grasshopper munches on a flower stem. How do… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 577.4/4
  • Copyright: 2021

A Walk in the Rain Forest, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the rain forest. It's hot and humid and humming with life. Look up into the dense canopy of leaves above you. Tangled vines lead to the treetops, where parrots squawk and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: 577.34
  • Copyright: 2021

A Walk in the Tundra, 2nd Edition

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

Take a walk in the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome at the top of the world, summer is short. Carpets of wildflowers and grasses bloom in the bright sunlight. An arctic fox pup catches sight Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 577.5/86
  • Copyright: 2021
Spring 2025

Back in Time

From the Series Hair-Raising Predators

Explore the prehistoric world of fierce dinosaurs. There were some extreme predators that used to roam our Earth! This book delves into the top 10 fiercest dinosaurs, scoring them from least Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Copyright: 2025

Bears: And Their Food Chains

From the Series Food Chain Kings

Armed with deadly claws, lethal jaws, and overwhelming strength, the bear is an astounding predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating… Read More →

  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2023

Beastly Biomes

What kinds of animals live in the different environments Earth supports? Vibrant art and clear text presents the distinctive places animals thrive, from the most austere deserts to lush jungles. Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 577.8/2
  • Copyright: 2019
Spring 2025

Beavers: Freshwater Engineers

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ecosystem Engineers

With strong dams and lodges, beavers create a home for many freshwater plants and animals. Dive into the lives of busy beavers and discover how they engineer their ecosystem to fit their needs. Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 3.0
  • Dewey: 599.37
  • Copyright: 2025

Big Cats: And Their Food Chains

From the Series Food Chain Kings

Armed with fearsome fangs, powerful bodies, and supreme senses, big cats are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with devastating… Read More →

  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2023

Big Grassland Animals

From the Series Let's Look at Animal Habitats (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)

What roams through grassland habitats? Discover bison, elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, lions, and zebra. Pair this photo-illustrated nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, My Baby Elephant. Read More →

  • Lexile: -50
  • Dewey: 591.74
  • Copyright: 2020

Big Snakes: And Their Food Chains

From the Series Food Chain Kings

Armed with super senses, a vice-like grip, and incredible strength, big snakes are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with… Read More →

  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2023

Biomass Energy

From the Series Energy Evolutions

What is biomass energy and how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1120
  • Dewey: 662
  • Copyright: 2022
6 titles

Biomes of North America Second Editions — Hardcover Set

From the Series Biomes of North America Second Editions

The interdependence of plant and animal species comes alive in these immersive looks at North American biomes. Descriptive text engages the senses as it takes readers through each habitat.… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles