Nature & Science

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What collects in the clouds, and how much needs to gather before it falls? Students will see colorful illustrations of patterns found in nature, such as the movement of the stars, the lunar cycle, the seasons, and animal migrations in Nature's Patterns. Some of these phenomena can be seen over the course of one day, while others take weeks, months, or even years to unfold!With colorful two-page illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading...

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Which sea animal can live longer than most humans? Young learners interested in nature and animals will dive deep to meet giant whales, scary sharks, and miniature seahorses that can all breathe in the water in the book Under the Sea. From the reef to the sandy ocean floor, animals swim and crawl among curious plant life.

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What is an insect, and where do insects live? Young readers will learn how fierce praying mantises, busy honey bees, and beautiful butterflies live and even disguise themselves in the book World of Insects.

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Different plants thrive in different climates, from your backyard to the rain forests of Madagascar. Young readers will learn how plants need us and how they help us.

Item #: BB30200 -

The photographs and easy-to-read text in Ghosts introduce this age-old topic to young readers. Maps and charts help young learners compare the data, and then decide for themselves if ghosts are real.

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The historical photos and easy-to-read text in Haunted Places introduce young readers to this mysterious topic. After reading the stories people have told about famous haunted places, young learners can decide for themselves if they believe such places really exist.

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How much of the world’s water is found in the oceans? How many volcanoes erupt each year, and how do they form islands? What do seaweed and trees have in common? Students go on an adventure through vibrant illustrations of coral reefs and mountain peaks in Earth's Features. While they read, their imaginations will wander into deep caves and winding rivers.

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The vivid drawings and easy-to-read text in ESP introduce young readers to this high-interest topic. Graphs and charts help young learners understand what scientists have learned about ESP, and then decide for themselves if such an ability is real.