eBook: Pandemics: Covid 19 and other health threatsStarting in late 2019 and continuing into 2020, the illness known as COVID-19 changed our lives--and the way we look at and interact with the world around us--forever. This in-depth and informative volume guides young readers in learning more about the illness, the virus that causes it, and the science behind the pandemic it caused. Readers will explore the history of epidemics and pandemics, which provides a solid backdrop for the rest of this fact-filled book.
eBook: The Carbon CycleThis text offers a straightforward explanation of the carbon cycle, including what carbon is, the places where it is found, and how it is exchanged. In addition, readers will gain insight into how human activity affects the carbon cycle in nature.
eBook: The Nitrogen CycleReaders will learn why nitrogen is an essential nutrient for growth, where nitrogen is found, the important role legumes play in the nitrogen cycle, and more.
eBook: Plate TectonicsBorders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plates can slide against each other, crash into each other, move apart, and even create mountains.
eBook: The Rock CycleThe rock cycle is a story millions of years in the making. From metamorphic rock to magma and igneous rock to sedimentary rock and back again, rock is constantly forming, wearing down, and forming again.
eBook: Volcanic ProcessesReaders will explore the geological structure that makes volcanic activity possible and follow the sequence of events that culminate in an eruption. In addition to eruptions, this text examines other geothermal activities, the benefits of which may surprise young readers.
eBook: The Water CycleReaders will follow the flow of water through the water cycle. Using real-life examples, readers will identify water cycle steps such as evaporation from puddles and condensation found in clouds or fog.
eBook: Weather and ClimateThis book invites young readers to explore the science behind weather and climate and to discover how these forces shape the world around them.
eBook: Weathering and Erosionbook introduces readers to the science behind erosion and weathering. Readers will dig deep to uncover the many forces that impact the shape of the earth, including wind, water, and living creatures. Through accessible text, conversation-starting sidebars, and eye-catching photographs, readers will gain a deep understanding of the science behind our dynamic Earth.