Kate Mikoley

"When it comes to size, great white sharks and elephants are relatively similar-but if pitted against each other in battle, would this matter? Readers of this innovative volume follow along with a battle of these big beasts to find out! Along the way, they learn about factors such as adaptations, strength, and speed. At the end, readers will be able to use the information they've absorbed to make an educated guess about who they think would win the...

"Hurricanes often dominate the nightly news during August and September when some of the biggest hit the southeastern United States each year. However, hurricane season for the Western Hemisphere is officially June to November. So, what causes these huge, often destructive storms? That's what this book answers for readers! Written with struggling or reluctant readers in mind, the main text is succinct, accessible, and paired with fact boxes and full-color...

"Are you scared of a big storm? Or do you find thunder and lightning exciting? These two natural phenomena were the subject of stories for many ancient cultures, but today scientists know how they happen! In this book, readers learn too, including whether thunder or lightning comes first, which storms have the boom and flash, and the effect of climate change on thunderstorms. Fact boxes add relevant examples and key vocabulary terms, and diagrams...

"Latin America is home to both the amazing Amazon rain forest and areas of desert where rain has never been recorded. Readers will learn about the varied landscapes of Latin America, from the Atacama Desert to the brilliant Caribbean coasts to the awesome Andes Mountains. In learning about major cities, such as Mexico City, readers will discover the ways people have changed the Earth to fit their needs, and the challenges they've faced in doing so....

"Tornadoes are some of the coolest - and most destructive - weather phenomena. Some are tiny and just move a few hundred feet; some are huge and have a path of hundreds of miles! This book breaks down these incredible forces of nature for struggling readers or those in need of review on the topic. The achievable main text includes how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and some of the most destructive ever. Full-color photographs show readers...

"Many people know that monsoon season means rain-but many don't know that there's a dry monsoon season too! These high winds happen in many places on Earth, and in this volume, readers learn what causes them, the troubles they can cause, and how climate change is affecting monsoon strength. Full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps illustrate the key concepts highlighted in the achievable text. Fact boxes supplement the main Earth science content...

"Wildlife plays an important role in the environment. With the help of this engaging volume, readers of many ages and levels will learn all about many of the fascinating animals that inhabit the planet. They will find out what makes an animal an animal. They will also learn fun facts about some of their favorite creatures. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with concise, accessible text that supports elementary life science curricula. A must-have...

"Tundra habitats are some of the harshest places on Earth. They exist in the Northern Hemisphere north of the Arctic Circle and on mountains at high altitude. But all the plants and animals that live in tundra habitats are highly adapted to living there. People have lived in tundra habitats for thousands of years. However, human activity threatens the future of these important places. Using short facts and full-color photographs, this book introduces...

"Depending on where you live, snow can be a typical part of winter or can shut down the city with just a few inches of the white stuff! Rain, too, may be a daily occurrence or very uncommon! Whatever the case may be, snow and rain form in interesting ways and can take many forms-big, wet flakes; soft raindrops; or a mix of both, or sleet! This book breaks it all down for struggling readers or those in need of review in achievable text. Full-color...

Lawn mowers aren't just for cutting the grass anymore. With the help of this thrilling volume, readers of many ages and levels learn all about the fascinating and unique motorsport called lawn mower racing. Competitors in this sport take an average lawn mower and amp it up into a wild, racing machine.