Don't get caught wearing flip flops in the snow! Knowing about the climate of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather. Take a trip from the equator to the polar regions of Earth and learn about the different climate zones in this exciting book. Teach students about the distinct features of climate zones categorized by latitudinal location. In this high-interest informational text filled with engaging photographs, students will enjoy exploring nonliving features that affect climate development, climate's effects on living things, and the patterns of climate change recently identified by scientists. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity is included at the end of the book, providing students with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy and support STEM education. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level Q title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Different animals need different habitats to match their specific needs. This means the right soil, water, food, light, climate, and predators! Learn all about different habitats and how they help animals survive in this fascinating science reader. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can create a habitat. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level N title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

While Earth is constantly changing, evidence shows that humans are speeding up the process of the greenhouse effect. Extreme weather, plant and animal extinction, and reshaping of our coastlines are harmful effects of rising temperatures. Understand the causes of global warming and explore ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the planet in this dynamic science book. Teach readers about climate and weather, the carbon cycle, deforestation, melting ice caps, renewable energy, and more through this high-interest informational text filled with vibrant photographs. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity and a "Your Turn" page at the end of the book support STEM Education and provide young scientists with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to reinforce content-area literacy and improve close reading. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level V title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Readers learn all about tropical and temperate rainforests and the differences between these two unique biomes. Rainforests are filled with wonder and mystery, from the tall trees in the canopy to the dark and damp leaves on the forest floor. The plants and animals that inhabit these rainforests are varied and exotic. They depend on the rainforest, as does the rest of the world. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level R title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Home sweet home. Organisms must live in the right habitat to survive. And when their needs are met, the right environment enables plants and animals to thrive. From the desert to the tundra, learn about food webs, animal niches, climates, and other features of various biomes and their ecosystems in this life science book. The colorful images and fun facts in this high-interest informational text will get students excited about exploring different types of biomes and the living and nonliving elements of the ecosystems found within them. Featuring a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this book helps students apply what they've learned in the book and supports STEM instruction. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level Q title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Learn all about the beautiful landforms that cover the Earth. This book covers mountains, hills, plateaus, mesas, canyons, valleys, coastlines, peninsulas, bays, gulfs, seas, and more! Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can make clay and create landforms. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level P title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

Look! Up there! In the tree! Is it a bird, a mammal, an insect? From the highest part of the rain forest to the deepest part of the ocean and the various places in between, this series explores the world's ecosystems and the fascinating and bizarre creatures and plants that live there. This book features facts from freaky to fascinating, and photos of creatures rare and wonderful. You'll learn about the dangers each environment faces from humans as well as nature, and what we can all do to help preserve these beautiful, unique worlds.