Explore Earth’s continuous cycle of water movement with these books, activities and classroom lessons on the water cycle. Readers of this straightforward book discover that water evaporates into clouds, then condenses to form rain and snowfall, with this precipitation coming from oceans, seas, lakes, ponds and rivers as their source. Clouds Cloud formation is an…
Plants go through various stages to reach maturity. These stages include germination, seedling development, vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting. Within each seed lies an embryo of a young plant with roots and stems, waiting to sprout when found in rich soil with plenty of moisture and an ideal temperature. Once it finds this ideal environment,…
Seahorses are unique among vertebrates in that males carry their offspring. They live in coral reefs or other marine environments where their natural camouflage helps them avoid predators. Furthermore, their prehensile tails allow them to grasp onto objects for better gripping power. Males get pregnant Seahorses are notable examples of animals defying gender norms. While…
Plants grow by taking in moisture and nutrients from their soil environment and using light energy to create food for themselves. Plants also possess leaves, roots and stems for support purposes. Germination occurs when seeds break free of their outer coating and start growing roots and leaves known as seedlings, eventually reaching maturity to produce…
