Henry Carter Hull

Text and photographs introduce ponds, and includes information on the plants found in ponds such as water lilies and cattails, and animals found in ponds such as fish, frogs, and ducks.

Floods are a scary force of nature. They can happen incredibly quickly, cause a lot of damage, and leave water behind for a long time. For those who live in flood-prone areas, preparation is key. This book offers tips to prepare for a flood in addition to exploring the main causes of floods, from flash floods to those that occur during hurricanes. Full-color photographs accompany the Earth science text to highlight some of the worst floods in recent...

Prepare for an ocean-size assortment of facts about the ocean. Readers will learn about the different zones of the ocean and some of the animals that live in each zone. The ocean floor is also discussed, along with various myths associated with the ocean such as mermaids and the lost city of Atlantis. Get ready to explore this wonderful, watery world!

Did you know that the Southern Ocean has some of the deepest waters on Earth. Its deepest point is almost four times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Find out more in Southern Ocean.

Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The narrative also explores the importance of wetlands to the natural world and considers how climate change...

The Southern Ocean circles Antarctica, the continent that covers the South Pole. The ocean covers an area of 7.8 million square miles (20.3 million square kilometers). Find out more in Southern Ocean, one of the titles in the Our Five Oceans series.

Did you know that the Arctic Ocean is the world's smallest ocean? It is about 1.5 times as big as the United States. Find out more in Arctic Ocean.

Explores Plants And Animals Found In Freshwater Ponds And How They Function In The Food Chain. Supports Next Generation Science Standards.

"Eau: l'élixir de Vie" est un livre essentiel pour quiconque souhaite comprendre l'importance de l'eau dans nos vies et dans l'avenir de notre planète. L'auteur nous met au défi de repenser nos attitudes envers l'eau et d'agir concrètement pour préserver cette ressource vitale. Ce livre est un appel à la sensibilisation, à la collaboration et à l'action pour s'assurer que l'eau continue de couler comme élixir de vie pour les générations...

The hydrosphere consists of all the water on, over, and under Earth's surface. More than 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered by liquid water. Water can also be found frozen in ice caps and glaciers, and in the air as water vapor and clouds. Discover more in Hydrosphere, a title in the Earth's Systems series.