True Book: The Earth at Risk

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that the Sahara is the world's largest hot desert? Or that Antarctica is the world's largest cold desert? Get ready to investigate the driest places on the planet, hot and cold, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive there. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Deserts in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces. Natasha Vizcarra is a journalist and children's book author. She lives in Denver, Colorado near Boulder with her husband Chris, and their cats Rico, Pepe, and Krakee the Kraken.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that it stays dark, 24-hours-a-day, for months at a time in the tundra? This frigid biome also has permanently frozen ground! Get ready to investigate some of Earth's most unforgiving ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Tundra in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces. Natasha Vizcarra is a journalist and children's book author. She lives in Denver, Colorado near Boulder with her husband Chris, and their cats Rico, Pepe, and Krakee the Kraken.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that grasslands cover 25 percent of Earth's surface? They are also being destroyed at an alarming rate! Get ready to investigate tropical and temperate grasslands around the globe, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive on them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome-and what each of us can do to help-all in the pages of Grasslands in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces. Felicia Brower is a writer living in Denver, Colorado, who is passionate about sustainability and green living. She studied Environmental Policy and Planning at Virginia Tech and loves learning about and sharing ways to protect the environment.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that forests contain many plant and animal species that are still unknown to science? This leafy biome is also a key to slowing climate change! Get ready to investigate Earth's wildly diverse forest ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Forests in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces. Jasmine Ting is a Filipino journalist based in New York City. Her work has been published in magazines, including Scholastic News. She enjoys telling stories about important events, recent trends, and people doing amazing things around the globe. She hopes her writing inspires young readers to learn more about the world around them.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Earth's biomes - and how they might be saved - with this STEAM-based subset of True Books. Did you know that Earth's five major oceans are all part of one giant global ocean? This biome is also home to the smallest animals on the planet - and the largest! Get ready to investigate Earth's mysterious ocean ecosystems, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in them. You'll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help - all in the pages of Oceans in Danger. ABOUT THE SERIES: There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals - many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth's amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way - and in the simplest terms possible - and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth's wild spaces. Alicia Green is a journalist with more than six years of professional experience. During her career, she's written many articles on health and other topics. She currently works as an assistant editor at Scholastic.