Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.-- Everyone is looking for ways to expand our sources of renewable energy-- but which system is best? What is "renewable" energy, and what are the pros and cons of each source? Sneideman and Twamley introduce you to solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy. They also provide hands-on activities and links to online primary sources.--

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join Ash, Pikachu, and all their favorite Pokémon in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.

"Engaging images accompany information about Madagascar. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8" --

"Supernovae explosions are relatively rare in our galaxy, and so the few that are recorded in historical documents take on special meaning. This is a story about a supernova that appeared in the year 1054 and the Crab Nebula remnant that was created by that explosion. The supernova of 1054 was one of the brightest supernova events recorded in history. And its remnant, the Crab Nebula, is still studied today. The story begins at the moment of a supernova...

"Mayhem and romance ensue when tweens Mouse and Jack meet on the slopes during a school ski trip"--

Suspended unjustly from elite Middlefield Prep, Donte Ellison studies fencing with a former champion, hoping to put the racist fencing team captain in his place.

In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about ocean predators' past and present. What was the megalodon? How big and powerful was it compared to the apex predators of today? Why are orcas called the "wolves of the sea"? How are great white sharks different than orcas? Where do you find piranha and how do they hunt? Why does a moray eel have two jaws? What is a siphonophore? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in...

"After a storm in her town, Vivi and her classmates volunteer to help clean up at the beach. When they arrive, the beach looks different from their last visit. Where did the sand dunes and tide pools go? Along with her classmates, Vivi learns about the forces of wind and water--and how those forces constantly change the world!"--

"What's that wedged in a crack in the ground, small and hard and wrinkly and brown? A bean seed! Soon it develops roots and leaves. And what's that on the leaf? An egg! The egg hatches a caterpillar, and the caterpillar eats the leaves, getting bigger and bigger until it forms a chrysalis. Meanwhile, the plant is growing, too: it develops flowers, then bean pods, as it reaches up toward the sun. Side by side, plant and insect grow . . . and grow ....

"Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck! For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it -- he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out. To cheer up Little Critter, his dad takes him to his Uncle Zeb's Monster Truck Rally. From tricks on two wheels to riding in an actual monster truck, the rally is the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his...