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The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at temperate climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with temperate climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in temperate regions. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.

This book looks at what happens to old jars and pots when you throw them in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make out of them instead of throwing the jars and pots away.

This books looks at what happens to old clothes when you throw them in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make out of them instead of throwing the old clothes away.

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at polar climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with polar climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in polar regions. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.

This book looks at what happens to plastic items when you throw them in the trash, and then looks at the alternative things that the listener could make with them instead of throwing the plastic away.

This book looks at what happens to paper when you throw it in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make with the paper instead of throwing it away.

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at desert climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with desert climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in deserts. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.

A small reptile scurries across a rock under the hot sun. It's a lizard! Learn more about these desert animals.

What plants and animals grow strong surrounded by water? Find out what lives in wetland habitats.

What plants and animals can survive with very little water? Find out what lives in desert habitats.

Create amazing inventions and help the environment at the same time. In Repurpose It, you’ll invent a solar still, a bug robot, a textbook safe, and many other resourceful contraptions. When it comes to inventing, your imagination has no limits!

Exploring life on Earth has never been simpler.

What plants and animals call rocky mountain peaks home? Find out what lives in mountain habitats.

Visit a city in Chile that went without rain for 14 years. Travel to places where less than an inch of rain falls every year. By listening to this book, you will journey to places on Earth where precipitation is extremely rare. You may need a bottle of water for this one!

Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable. Learn more about these adorable animals, including how they got to the tropics, what they eat, other challenges they face in their lives, and what you can do to help.

Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car!

Yank! The giant panda strips bamboo leaves with its sharp claws. Weighing more than 300 pounds, this is one huge bear! Listeners are introduced to physical features, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find out why giant pandas are awesome!

Team up with Max Axiom to learn all about global warming and its effects on the Earth. From melting glaciers to wacky weather patterns, heating up our planet wreaks havoc on its resources and inhabitants.

Grab an old pair of jeans and get to work. Create a fashionable pocket purse. Braid a belt. Decorate your room with denim. Learn how to make all of these projects and more when you reuse what you already have. Who knew you could do so much with an old pair of jeans?

How do we know it's summer? The weather is hot, and the days are long. Animals try to stay cool, and plants grow. This book shows young listeners how to recognize the changes that happen in summer.