Synopsis: What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too--something to be discovered a million years from now--and this book will tell you how.

Synopsis: Bright starfish, spiky sea anenomes, sea cucumbers, mussels, and colorful fish! Peek into these vibrant shoreline pools and discover amazing ocean habitats teeming with life! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader will teach kids how tide pools work, what kinds of animals live in them, and even how to prepare for a tide pool visit of their own. With expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading…

Synopsis: Unearth natural treasures in this dazzling visual guide that includes four real rocks!Kids can read about minerals, rocks, gems, and geodes, and learn strange but true stories, facts, and trivia. Includes hands-on activities to help amateur geologists discover and identify rocks to start their own collections. Comes with a set of four rocks!

Synopsis: From April showers to May flowers, this book introduces readers to everything spring! Simple, age-appropriate language encourages early readers, and gorgeous full-color photographs and a playful design will transfix even reluctant readers. They�ll relate to fun spring activities, such as Easter egg hunts and playing in the rain. Readers will also learn about baby animals, foods that grow in spring, and the clothes and accessories we need to stay…

Synopsis: Uses marine animals, such as twelve jellyfish and two seals, to count down from twelve to one. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Synopsis: Provides an explanation of wind, how it forms, and how it affects the weather.

Synopsis: Young space and science enthusiasts will be captivated by this exciting exploration of the Big Bang and the origins of the universe.Once upon a star, there were no stars to shine, no sun to rise, no day, no night. Until . . . a mighty BOOM!The Big Bang, the formation of the planets, and the origins of life on Earth are made accessible and fascinating in a poetic, jazzy, free-flowing exploration of space, the solar system, and how we all got here…

Synopsis: A simple and fact-filled guide to planet Earth uses photographs and interest-building drawings to explore such topics as mountains, oceans, weather, and plant and animal life.

Synopsis: A Scholastic Level 2 Reader that answers early readers' questions about rocks and minerals! The whole world is made of rocks! The Earth's rocky crust was formed millions years ago, and its rocks are always changing. It is full of fascinating minerals, and we use its treasures in hundreds of ways. Did you know that toothpaste contains finely ground rock dust, that the stripes in the Grand Canyon's rocks were once layers of sand at the bottom…

Synopsis: Introduces the different forms that water can have, from clouds to steam to fog.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present information about the week including the names of the days and the number of weeks in a year.

Synopsis: Describes the three main types of cloud formations and how they appear.

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…