The Big Ideas Student Book delivers core science content. It focuses instruction directly on the science topics by centering chapters on Big Ideas. "Meet a Scientist" sections provide concrete examples of scientific study in practice. "Become an Expert" sections portray science through real-world contexts.

Curious kids want to know everything about their planet. This lively encyclopedia offers a wealth of comprehensive, easy-to-follow insight into our planet in fun-to-read text. It gives kids a rock-solid foundation, reveals the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engages young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and, of course, peerless "National Geographic" photography.

100 fun facts for kids about all kinds of volcanoes.

"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--

Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?