"All it takes is one: One coral gamete to start a colony, One person to make a difference, One idea to change the world. The ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs - with hammer and glue, and grafts of newly grown coral - are the living legacy of Ken Nedimyer. Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe tell the true story of the coral restoration pioneer in this brilliant tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human ingenuity."--...

A river is born as a raindrop and meanders, spins, runs wild, thunders, and becomes one with the ocean until it rises up into the sky and begins again.

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"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's...

A very simple introduction to the location, climate, special geographic features, and incredible animal life unique to the Indian Ocean. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

A very simple introduction to the location, climate, special geographic features, and incredible animal life unique to the Pacific Ocean. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers, with color photographs throughout. Find out why the ocean matters, why it is an amazing place and what you can do to keep it that way."--

"In this book, young readers will discover where streams come from, and what they look like! Using colorful photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy reading all about this body of water, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--

Discusses the science of water, including its chemical makeup, its importance to life, its role in climate, and how the cycle works.--

"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...