Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century.

"This is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (Water). Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all of the Great Lakes from the four salt waters - or oceans - all the way to Lake Superior. The water walks are full of challenges, and by her example...

Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a burrow is and the animals, like rabbits and owls, that live in one. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Apples have seeds inside the core. Seeds can grow new apples! Beginning readers will learn this and more in this low-level text filled with bright, crisp photos. Labels and a picture glossary reinforce the main text. Special features provide added visuals to call out what apples need to grow and how people use apples. A life cycle puts the growth stages of an apple all in one place!

Cashew nuts are carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Then they are safe to eat! This carefully leveled title walks beginning readers through the stages of cashew growth from seed to ripened nut. Labeled photos help highlight key parts of the plants. A picture glossary adds visual support to better retain new vocabulary. Additional features call out what cashews need to grow, common uses of cashews, and the plant's life cycle.

"If you were the moon, what would you do? You'd spin like a twilight ballerina and play dodgeball with space rocks! Find out more in this lyrical list poem accompanied by stunning illustrations."--

This emerging reader title looks at burrowing owls and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

The sky is getting cloudy. Does that mean light rain, a thunderstorm, or just an overcast day? Bel the Weather Girl helps her friends read the clues in the sky. Stay tuned, because every day is another weather day!

INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY taught thousands of kids about the incredible systems that work together to make the human body function. what makes us who we are. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE HUMAN BODY will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about our amazing bodies. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series...

Why are chunks of ice falling in the middle of summer? Dylan thinks the house is falling down. Bel the Weather Girl tells him not to worry-she knows all about hail.