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What is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Egyptian people.

What is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Egyptian people.

The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It’s an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth’s surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.

Out in the ocean, clouds spin. Thunderstorms, heavy winds and rain move toward land. It's a hurricane! These severe storms can cause floods and other damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about hurricanes, pay attention to warnings and stay safe.

In 1881, US Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Furthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team’s dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world.Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage., bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.

Glaciers have been around for a long time. Many formed at the end of the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago. Since then, they have shaped Earth’s landscape, helped cool the planet and provided living things with fresh water, all while weathering changes in Earth’s climate. Studying glaciers can tell us a lot about how Earth’s climate has shifted over time, how human activities are impacting the climate and what might occur in the future. Packed with information, vibrant photos and hands-on activities, this book helps students learn about glaciers, how they’re changing and what that might mean for the planet’s future.

What is it like to live in or visit Saudi Arabia? What makes Saudi Arabia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Saudi Arabian people.In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

From spotted butterflies to sand-dwelling beetles, these endangered invertebrates are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible invertebrates that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about invertebrates that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered invertebrates have been successful!

From quick, strong crocodiles to lizards that just look like crocodiles, these endangered reptiles are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible reptiles that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about reptiles that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered reptiles have been successful!

From towering elephants to lynxes with tufted ears, these endangered mammals are having a tough time. In this book, learn about some incredible mammals that need our help to survive. Fascinating photos and levelled text deliver just-right information, and as well as learning about mammals that are still in danger, readers will also discover a number of success stories where attempts to help endangered mammals have been successful!

Record high temperatures that are broken and reset three times in one week. Endless heat waves that happen year-round, regardless of the season. Heat so intense it sparks raging wildfires. Our planet is getting hotter and hotter. What is behind Earth's rising temperatures, what toll are they taking on living things, and what can be done about them? Packed with information, dynamic photos and hands-on activities, this book helps students understand why Earth’s temperatures are rising, how governments and industries around the globe are working to combat the problem, and what each one of us can do to help keep our planet from reaching its boiling point.

What is it like to live in or visit Greece? What makes Greece’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Greeks.In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

What is it like to live in or visit Chile? What makes Chile’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Chileans.In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.