Earth Sciences in Natural World & Kids eBooks

The Forgotten Teachers

How Nature Wrote the Story of Life

by Brian Isett ...

Illustrated by Claudia Biçen ...

Interweaving science and storytelling, spirituality and art, a neuroscientist and an artist guide us toward a deeper understanding of how radically interconnected all of life is.A Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview selection!Selected for The New Yorker Holiday Gift Guide!Starting from science, while reaching for spiritual truth, The Fo... ... Read more

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Interweaving science and storytelling, spirituality and art, a neuroscientist and an artist guide us toward a deeper understanding of how radically interconnected all of life is.A Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview selection!Selected for The New Yorker Holiday Gift Guide!Starting from science, while reaching for spiritual truth, The Fo...
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Natural Satellites

The Book of Moons

by Ron Miller ...

Illustrated by Ron Miller ...

For centuries, astronomers have placed a special importance on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager and Cassini probes, astronomers have discovered that the natural satellites of the planets—the solar system's moons—are some of the most extraordinary places imaginable. There are moons with towering geysers, ... Read more

$8.99 USD

For centuries, astronomers have placed a special importance on the other planets of the solar system. But with the advent of spacecraft and the tremendous missions undertaken by the Voyager and Cassini probes, astronomers have discovered that the natural satellites of the planets—the solar system's moons—are some of the most extraordinary places imaginable. There are moons with towering geysers,
... Read more
Dolphins and Sharks

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak

by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce ...

Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 9 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak, they had lots of questions. Did dolphins ever live on land? How do dolphins ... Read more

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak, they had lots of questions. Did dolphins ever live on land? How do dolphins
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Diamond Fever!

A True Crime Story in the Wild West

by Steve Sheinkin ...

Illustrated by Jon Chad ...

A fun, high-stakes true crime story story set in the Wild West, featuring spot art and comics throughout. Perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES!"Steve Sheinkin is more than an author—he’s a time traveler whose deep research and fabulous writing whisk readers on thrilling rides through history. Kids will be transfixed by this unbelievable-but-true story of Gilded Age diamond hunters, swindlers, ... Read more

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A fun, high-stakes true crime story story set in the Wild West, featuring spot art and comics throughout. Perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES!"Steve Sheinkin is more than an author—he’s a time traveler whose deep research and fabulous writing whisk readers on thrilling rides through history. Kids will be transfixed by this unbelievable-but-true story of Gilded Age diamond hunters, swindlers,
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Planet Ocean

Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean

by Patricia Newman ...

"Books like this one help lead the way to a better climate future for all inhabitants of Mother Earth. We are all in this together!" — Jeff Bridges, Academy Award winner and environmentalistA little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn’t a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean?You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where ... Read more

$8.99 USD

"Books like this one help lead the way to a better climate future for all inhabitants of Mother Earth. We are all in this together!" — Jeff Bridges, Academy Award winner and environmentalistA little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn’t a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean?You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where
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Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive!

by Ammi-Joan Paquette, Laurie Ann Thompson ...

Illustrated by Lisa K. Weber ...

Series Book 1 - Two Truths and a Lie
“Considering the fresh attention being paid to teaching a skeptical approach to information evaluation, this series opener couldn’t be better timed. A brief but savvy guide to responsible research methods adds further luster to this crowd pleaser.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories ... Read more

$10.99 USD

“Considering the fresh attention being paid to teaching a skeptical approach to information evaluation, this series opener couldn’t be better timed. A brief but savvy guide to responsible research methods adds further luster to this crowd pleaser.” —ALA Booklist (starred review)Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories
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Minerals

by John P Rafferty ...

Series series Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative ... Read more

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Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative
... Read more
The Great Lakes

Our Freshwater Treasure

by Barb Rosenstock ...

Illustrated by Jamey Christoph ...

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they've become a national treasure - in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue
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The Big One

The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

by Elizabeth Rusch ...

Series series Scientists in the Field
No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable ... Read more

$7.99 USD

No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives?America’s Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable
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Oceans in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)

by Alicia Green ...

Series series A True Book
Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Explore Earth’s oceans, learn how climate change is impacting them, and inspire kids to protect these ecosystems with this essential book for young readers!Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet—and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the
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Where Are the Everglades?

by Nico Medina, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Gregory Copeland ...

Series series Where Is?
**Journey into the Everglades—a national park in Florida home to hundreds of species of animals from crocodiles to manatees—in this illustrated book for young readers!From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders, featuring a foldout map!**Long before the Everglades became one of the largest ... Read more

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**Journey into the Everglades—a national park in Florida home to hundreds of species of animals from crocodiles to manatees—in this illustrated book for young readers!From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders, featuring a foldout map!**Long before the Everglades became one of the largest
... Read more
Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii

by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce ...

Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 15 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these ... Read more

$3.99 USD

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these
... Read more
Icebergs & Glaciers

Revised Edition

by Seymour Simon ...

In this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is having on them and our planet. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 ... Read more

$4.99 USD

In this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is having on them and our planet. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8
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5-Minute Ocean Stories

by Gabby Dawnay ...

Illustrated by Mona K ...

Series series 5-Minute Discovery Stories
Ten read-aloud, stunningly illustrated five-minute stories invite young readers to explore the oceanDive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud nonfiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.Each story ends with an information page that explains more about the topic. Kids will discover interesting ... Read more

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Ten read-aloud, stunningly illustrated five-minute stories invite young readers to explore the oceanDive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud nonfiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.Each story ends with an information page that explains more about the topic. Kids will discover interesting
... Read more
Where Is Yellowstone?

by Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi ...

Series series Where Is?
**Which famous national park features a geyser that shoots water 185 feet into the air and thousands of American bison? Journey into the history of Yellowstone and its famous wildlife, canyons, rivers, forests, and more in this illustrated book for young readers!From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**Which famous national park features a geyser that shoots water 185 feet into the air and thousands of American bison? Journey into the history of Yellowstone and its famous wildlife, canyons, rivers, forests, and more in this illustrated book for young readers!From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and
... Read more
The Great American Dust Bowl

A Graphic Novel

by Don Brown ...

A speck of dust is a tiny thing. In fact, five of them could fit into the period at the end of this sentence.On a clear, warm Sunday, April 14, 1935, a wild wind whipped up millions upon millions of these specks of dust to form a duster—a savage storm—on America's high southern plains.The sky turned black, sand-filled winds scoured the paint off houses and cars, trains derailed, and electricity ... Read more

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A speck of dust is a tiny thing. In fact, five of them could fit into the period at the end of this sentence.On a clear, warm Sunday, April 14, 1935, a wild wind whipped up millions upon millions of these specks of dust to form a duster—a savage storm—on America's high southern plains.The sky turned black, sand-filled winds scoured the paint off houses and cars, trains derailed, and electricity
... Read more
All About U.S. Borders: A Kid’s Guide to Neighbors and Geography

USA Knowledge Books For Kids, #19

by Shah Rukh ...

Series Book 19 - USA Knowledge Books For Kids
"All About U.S. Borders: A Kid's Guide to Neighbors and Geography" takes young readers on an exciting journey along the edges of the United States. From mountains and rivers to oceans and deserts, kids will discover how natural and man-made borders shape the country. The book explores the United States' neighbors, Canada and Mexico, and shows how people live, travel, and connect across borders. ... Read more

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"All About U.S. Borders: A Kid's Guide to Neighbors and Geography" takes young readers on an exciting journey along the edges of the United States. From mountains and rivers to oceans and deserts, kids will discover how natural and man-made borders shape the country. The book explores the United States' neighbors, Canada and Mexico, and shows how people live, travel, and connect across borders.
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Tornadoes!

Third Edition

by Gail Gibbons ...

Illustrated by Gail Gibbons ...

What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question.Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a ... Read more

$13.99 USD

What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question.Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a
... Read more
Where Is Tornado Alley?

by Wes Locher, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Dede Putra ...

Series series Where Is?
Learn about Tornado Alley, the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequently formed and often cause the most damage.Robert Miller and Ernest Fawbush coined the term "Tornado Alley" after studying the pattern of tornadoes that occurred around Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. They determined that the highest number of tornadoes in the United States took place across states such as ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Learn about Tornado Alley, the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequently formed and often cause the most damage.Robert Miller and Ernest Fawbush coined the term "Tornado Alley" after studying the pattern of tornadoes that occurred around Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. They determined that the highest number of tornadoes in the United States took place across states such as
... Read more
Eyewitness Crystal and Gem

by DK ...

Series series DK Eyewitness
Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers.From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers.From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry
... Read more
Mark Twain and the River

by Sterling North ...

Tom Sawyer is among the best-known, most-loved characters in American fiction. As everyone remembers, he and Huck Finn camped on an island, got lost in a cave, and visited an old graveyard at midnight. These adventures were based upon the author's real boyhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Trace Mark Twain's life from 1835, when his birth was heralded by Halley's Comet, to 1910, when ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Tom Sawyer is among the best-known, most-loved characters in American fiction. As everyone remembers, he and Huck Finn camped on an island, got lost in a cave, and visited an old graveyard at midnight. These adventures were based upon the author's real boyhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Trace Mark Twain's life from 1835, when his birth was heralded by Halley's Comet, to 1910, when
... Read more
When Moon Became the Moon

by Rob Hodgson ...

Illustrated by Rob Hodgson ...

Meet Moon! Follow along as she guides us through her origin and her purpose in this charming and humorous nonfiction picture book.Following the success of When Cloud Became a Cloud comes Rob Hodgson’s next long-form picture book about the moon’s origin and phases. This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Meet Moon! Follow along as she guides us through her origin and her purpose in this charming and humorous nonfiction picture book.Following the success of When Cloud Became a Cloud comes Rob Hodgson’s next long-form picture book about the moon’s origin and phases. This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around
... Read more
5-Minute Space Stories

by Gabby Dawnay ...

Illustrated by Mona K ...

Series series 5-Minute Discovery Stories
Ten fun read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to embark on a journey into space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling 5-Minute Discovery StoriesThis collection of 10 read-aloud stories is a celebration of our solar system—from the mighty sun to planets, comets, and asteroids—and perfect for bedtime or any time kids want to reach for the stars!At the end of each story, ... Read more

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Ten fun read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to embark on a journey into space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling 5-Minute Discovery StoriesThis collection of 10 read-aloud stories is a celebration of our solar system—from the mighty sun to planets, comets, and asteroids—and perfect for bedtime or any time kids want to reach for the stars!At the end of each story,
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The Lonely Planet Kids Travel Book

A journey through every country in the world

by Lonely Planet Kids ...

Series series Lonely Planet Kids
Take a world tour through 200 countries with this brand new edition of the bestselling kids' version of Lonely Planet's popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals and a wide range of other quirky insights on every page. Every single country gets its own dedicated page, and a mix of photography and ... Read more

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Take a world tour through 200 countries with this brand new edition of the bestselling kids' version of Lonely Planet's popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals and a wide range of other quirky insights on every page. Every single country gets its own dedicated page, and a mix of photography and
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