Forces of nature are strong pushes and pulls that have the power to move and change things everywhere. What makes plants grow? What makes night and day? What makes the wind blow? How are… Read More →

Beetles, toads, squirrels, owls, deer, and black bears are some of the many animals that make up a forest food web. But did you know that leaves, berries, mushrooms, and tiny bacteria are… Read More →

Fossil fuels heat our homes. They power cars, trucks, and planes. But every use of these fuels adds to rising temperatures on Earth. And they are nonrenewable. Someday, they will run out.… Read More →

Think about grass, trees, flowers -- even the dirt and weeds -- all around you. Did you know these are the habitats or natural homes for insects, birds, and other animals? Not only are the… Read More →

They are colorful. They form amazing shapes. They feed on our food. And some are even deadly poisonous. Fungi! Explore the lives and life cycles of nature’s clean-up champions that help keep… Read More →

Beneath the earth is a treasure trove of heat energy, but how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved… Read More →

How many places do people go in a day? People are always on the go between school, work, shopping, and activities. But how we go can be just as important as where we go. Learn about different Read More →

Prairie dogs, vultures, grasshoppers, goldfinches, pocket gophers, and bison are some of the many animals that make up a grassland food web. But do you know how the many types of grasses in a Read More →

Have you thought about where your food comes from? Do you know the difference between organic and nonorganic foods, and is organic always a more healthful choice? Some farmers have opened… Read More →

Travel the world and see how populations getting bigger means other habitats are getting smaller. Discover how deforestation and mining have disrupted and destroyed wildlife habitats and what Read More →

Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →

Honey bees play an important role in the environment. But what makes them ecosystem engineers? From how they pollinate plants to how their actions benefit other animals, learn all about these Read More →

Discover some of the planet's deadliest habitats and the incredible organisms that survive within them. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the… Read More →

It's a big question—do oceans help us breathe? Our oceans are incredible, as are the oceanographers who study them! Oceans are extremely important to a healthy planet; they hold secrets, and Read More →

Explore the extraordinary journey of plants from the tiniest seeds to beautiful flowers and towering trees. Stunning full-color illustrations showcase the science behind the extraordinary… Read More →

Explore the extraordinary journey of trees from tiny seeds to towering giants. Stunning full-color illustrations showcase the science behind the extraordinary lives of trees in a fun way,… Read More →

They float in icy oceans and can be as small as a car or as big as a small country—icebergs! With nicknames including "bergy bits" and "growlers," these floating chunks of ice can be… Read More →