Follow a raindrop as it falls to Earth, is used, and becomes water vapor again.

What do people drill into the ocean floor for? What's special about the Sargasso Sea? Why do people like to visit the Caribbean Islands?

Text and photographs introduce ponds, and includes information on the plants found in ponds such as water lilies and cattails, and animals found in ponds such as fish, frogs, and ducks.

Maps commonly show where rivers and coasts are located, but they can also provide information beyond just geography too. Readers get a closer look at the many things maps can teach us about waterways and coastal areas in this vibrant guide to geography, ecosystems, and other essential earth science concepts. Each map features helpful keys and labels, along with main text that supplements the information presented visually. Sidebars and fact boxes...

What exactly is the water cycle? How does it work? The water cycle model helps us understand how water changes form from liquid to solid to gas and how water continually moves on Earth. This informative and thorough text is designed to educate students about this key scientific concept. Using helpful graphic organizers and fact boxes to highlight key information, this book aims to bring all learners up to speed on the basics of the water cycle, from...

The ocean is full of life! Giant whales swim through the sea, dolphins jump in the waves, jellyfish float by, and sharks search for their next meal. Readers get an exciting view of life in the ocean biome with the help of cool illustrations and fun facts. In addition, engaging activities, such as word puzzles and matching games, help readers have fun as they learn. A quiz is also included to help readers test their comprehension skills, and answer...

From overfishing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Earth's oceans are in trouble. Warming oceans and dying coral reefs are other problems that we can point to as affecting a great deal of life on Earth. Is there anything that can be done to help these problems? In this book, readers learn about the problems facing Earth's oceans, alerting them to the actions, such as improper plastic disposal, that lead to the trouble. The engaging design draws...

"Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can't believe everything you hear! Readers will bust more myths about these top ocean predators, and discover why the protection of these amazing creatures is so important"--Provided...

It moves, it freezes, it melts. Kids find out that water takes on different forms and that it plays an important role in supporting life on Earth. Includes the water cycle.

Award-winning author Robert Gardner makes earth science fun. Using common materials found in the home or school, students can perform simple, hands-on experiments and find out what an aquifer is, if water ever disappears, and in what type of soil plants grow best. The follow-up section to every activity includes narrative that explains the scientific concepts of each experiment. Color illustrations and a glossary add even more to this fun title.