Explains the nature of a coral reef, the conditions it needs to grow, and the plant and animal life surrounding it.

Describes the deepest layer of the ocean including its floor, water pressure, darkness, temperatures, unique animals and their food, and the work of oceanographers in submersibles.

An introduction to ant society, discussing roles and duties of individual ants, the creation of a nest, the anatomy of an ant, and the relationship of these insects to humans.

Describes how bees live together in colonies, how they make honey, find food, and communicate, and explains why bees are important to flowers and humans.

Describes tide pools and the plants and animals that live in them.

"Describes caves, including how they form, plants and animals in caves, how people and weather change caves, caves in North America, and caves of the world"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce caves and their features including stalactites and stalagmites.

Textbooks are symbols of centuries-old education. They're often outdated as soon as they hit students' desks. Acting "by the textbook" implies compliance and a lack of creativity. It's time to ditch those textbooks--and those textbook assumptions about learning In Ditch That Textbook, teacher and blogger Matt Miller encourages educators to throw out meaningless, pedestrian teaching and learning practices. He empowers them to evolve and improve on old, standard, teaching methods. Ditch That Textbook is a support system, toolbox, and manifesto to help educators free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms.

The Definitive Family Travel Resource for the Hudson Valley Area Let's Take the Kids! features hundreds of family activities for an afternoon, weekend, or a whole week in the Hudson Valley region. From picnic spots to riverboat cruises, every listing in this guide is written with a kid's interests and attention span in mind. This fully updated and expanded edition includes: - Water Activities: boat cruises, fishing, canoe trips, and swimming holes - Educational Stops: kid-friendly museums, historical sites, and nature centers - Winter Sports: skiing, sledding, and ice-skating - Seasonal Events: festivals, "pick-your-own" farms, horse racing, air shows, and theater programs - Kids' Favorites: biking and hiking trails, amusement parks, zoos, and picnic locations