Synopsis: Oceans cover three-quarters of the planet. This fascinating book shows how the world's five oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic - are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth. Concise text, easy-to-read maps, and dazzling full-color photographs provide kids with an overview of these unique biomes. Topics include - the four zones that make up the marine biome - the plants and animals that inhabit…

Synopsis: A simple first look at oceans from the creators of the award-winning About Habitats series.In simple, easy-to-understand language, author and educator Cathryn Sill teaches children what oceans are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and why oceans are important.Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed paintings that depict the characteristics of different types of oceans—from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean. A…

Synopsis: Girls ages 4 to 6 love dolphins, so they will love reading how Barbie® rescues a cute baby dolphin in this Step into Reading leveled reader!

Synopsis: Miss Spider and Holley shop for the perfect car in this rhyming, easy-to-read adaptation of David Kirk's beloved picture book!Buckle up! Miss Spider and her new husband Holley are off to buy a new car! Some cars ZOOM. Some cars WOOSH. Some cars even SQUISH and SQUASH. But none of them are right for Miss Spider and Holley. Miss Spider is in tears.After a day of disastrous test drives, Miss Spider and Holley finally find the perfect CHUGGY buggy.…

Synopsis: Their amazing abilities and how they fit into the natural world.

Synopsis: With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming. In this level 1 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about polar bears and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts and beautiful images, National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears can't miss.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text explore the variety of animals that have adapted to life in the Arctic.

Synopsis: WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Synopsis: Dive beneath the oceans and soar above the clouds in this exploration of Earth that makes a pleasing introduction to basic earth-science concepts.