Coral Reefs
by Colleen Sexton
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Coral reefs are found in tropical waters and host a variety of ocean life. Young readers will learn about how they form over time, the different ways they form, and the creatures that call coral reefs home.
Forests
by Emily K. Green
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
There are many different kinds of forests that have many different kinds of trees. Discover what trees are found in each kind of forest and how dead trees help young trees grow.
Mountains
by Emily K. Green
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Take a climb high into the mountains! This basic introduction to mountains explains the different kinds of mountains, how mountains form, and how people use mountains for recreational activities.
Glaciers
by Colleen Sexton
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Glaciers are huge, moving sheets of ice and snow. The fastest glaciers still only move about 100 feet a day. This book explains how glaciers form, how they move, and how a moving glacier shapes the land.
Volcanoes
by Emily K. Green
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Volcanoes are many different shapes and sizes. They can be dormant or active. Students will learn about the different kinds of volcanoes and discover what makes a volcano erupt.
Deserts
by Emily K. Green
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Deserts are vast areas of the Earth with very little moisture. There can be both hot deserts and cold deserts. Students will learn the difference between hot and cold deserts and how desert plants and animals survive the harsh conditions.
Caves
by Emily K. Green
read by Keith McCarthy
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
There are many different kinds of caves found all around the world. Many are millions of years old! Students will explore the many different kinds of caves, their unique features, and the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.
Prairies
by Hollie Endres
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
The United States was once abundant with prairies. Some have been converted to farmland, but other prairies still thrive. Students will learn how a prairie changes through the seasons, what animals live on prairies, and how people are working to restore prairie land.
Oceans
by Emily K. Green
read by Mandy Kaplan
Part of the Learning about the Earth series
Watch out for that big wave! Oceans cover a large part of Earth and support a wide variety of plants and animals. Young readers will learn about the tides, waves, and currents of the ocean as well as what lives beneath the surface.
