Metropolitan Library System

Have you ever seen a hole in the ground and wondered what's beneath it? It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie dogs, and find out what's going on beneath the surface.

Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.

Introduces the process of photosynthesis. Readers will gain insight into how photosynthesis works and its effects. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

This book introduces early readers to animals that live in the North and South Poles. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn what happened during the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 boys who were trapped deep inside a flooded cave system in Thailand. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words and offers a review of words with short vowels. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

This book introduces early readers to animals that live on the tundra. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Introduces readers to the lives of different coral species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...

A region's climate affects nearly every part of animals' and peoples' lives. Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet.

Introduces readers to the lives of different earthworm species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...