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On August 25, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.

Whether sailing across the ocean, hiking through the jungle, or climbing the highest volcanic peaks, everywhere Alexander went, he observed the land, animals, and culture. And where others saw differences, Alexander spotted connections.

Moose, lemmings, owls, wolves, bumblebees, and grizzly bears are some of the many animals that make up a tundra food web. But did you know that worms, beetles, mushrooms, and bacteria break down dead plants and animals into nutrients? Or that tundra animals depend on berries, seeds, and other plants to stay alive? See tundra food webs in action in this fascinating book.

Carbon is everywhere. It is constantly moving between the air, water, rocks, and living things. But did you know that none of these things would exist without the carbon cycle? Or that humans have caused the carbon cycle to be out of balance? Learn more about the carbon cycle in this fascinating book.

Wer weiß, wie das Wetter wird? Willi wills wissen und trifft sich mit Wetterfrosch Peter. Was macht eigentlich ein Meteorologe? Wie entsteht Regen? Wann gibt's Blitz und Donner und warum bläst der Wind? Wer hegt und pflegt den Wald? Willi und Paula wollen es wissen und streifen mit Förster Georg durchs Dickicht. Welche Tiere leben im Wald? Warum muss der Förster jagen? Warum sind Bäume lebenswichtig und wie fällt man einen Baum?

Los habitantes de Trapolote viven felices gracias al amable y silencioso trabajo del barrendero Serafín, que se encarga de hacer desaparecer todas las basuras que ellos tiran a diario. Un día llega un nuevo alcalde, que considera su trabajo innecesario y decide despedirlo. Sólo entonces los ciudadanos comprenderán la importancia de reciclar, pero, ¿será ya demasiado tarde para salvar a Trapolote de la inundación de basuras que se avecina?

Dinosaurs were animals that lived millions of years ago. Some dinosaurs looked a lot like the reptiles that live today, such as lizards, crocodiles, and snakes. Many different kinds of dinosaurs lived for about 150 million years all over Earth. Then they died. Scientists are investigating how and why.

The Kid Kongo Travel the World Series shows off some of the beauty that can be found in desert landscapes. This book provides easy information for any parent to listen to along with their child. It describes the beautiful Sedona Red Rocks, so children are given an understanding of one of the world's greatest treasures.

Little Whale's mother must keep her playful, curious youngster out of the harmful paths of big ships, and teach her the wondrous ways of the humpback whale. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.

Critically acclaimed children’s author Jonah Winter reimagines a true story from 1987. The small Long Island town of Islip has a big problem - 3,168 tons of garbage and no place to put it! So workers pile the smelly refuse on a large barge, hire a tug boat, and send the stuff south to find a final resting place. But as the barge travels from North Carolina to New Orleans and from Mexico to Belize - nobody wants Islip’s rotting mountain of garbage.

Get Informed! Get Inspired! Get Going! In an audiobook that tackles the biggest challenges facing us today, Chelsea Clinton combines facts, charts, photographs, and stories to give listeners a deep understanding of the world around them - and how anyone can make a difference. With stories about children and teens who have made real changes big and small - in their families, their communities, in our country and across the world - this audiobook will inspire listeners of all ages to do their part to make our world a better place.

Kann man Blumen essen? Warum stinken manche Bäume? Und wer hat im Park unter der Wiese gewühlt? Natur ist überall - auch in der Stadt! Mäuse, Hummeln, Kaninchen und manchmal sogar Waschbären sind deine Nachbarn. Flechten, Moose und Blumen finden in winzigen Spalten und Asphaltrissen ihren Lebensraum. Ganz in deiner Nähe warten kleine und große Abenteuer auf dich. Eine Kürbispflanze ziehen, Übernachten im Garten oder Tiere auf dem Bahnsteig beobachten.

Sei ein Held, rette die Welt! Wie das geht? Greta Thunberg macht es vor. In diesem Hörbuch erfährst du, was Greta alles tut, um das Klima zu schützen. Außerdem bekommst du viele tolle Tipps, wie auch du dich für unseren Planeten stark machen kannst. Greta ist mittlerweile eine richtige Klimaaktivistin, aber als sie anfing, für das Klima zu kämpfen, war sie ganz alleine. Ihre Geschichte zeigt, dass alle etwas bewirken können. Auch du kannst etwas tun! Mach mit und kämpfe wie Greta fürs Klima.

Ida und ihre Freunde sind sich uneins. Sah die Erde schon immer aus wie heute? Klar, dass die Frage nur einer beantworten kann: der "Prof". Auf einer Radtour erzählt er den Freunden von der Entstehung der Erde, der Vielfalt der Pflanzen und Tiere und dem ewigen Kreislauf des Lebens. Zwar kann er keinen Reifen flicken, ist aber in Sachen Evolution absoluter Experte!

What sorts of animals live in the forest? You'll hear about squirrels, birds, butterflies, rabbits, skunks, and snakes. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, A Good Nut.

What happens to the bodies of animals and humans after death? Nature's army of death eaters steps in to take care of cleanup. Without these masters of decomposition, our planet would be covered in rotting bodies. This high-interest science text dives into the science behind how bodies decompose.

Come along on a journey through the aquatic habitat of a forested wetland. Meet birds and bobcats, along with the beavers and beetles that call the soggy forest home. Kevin Kurtz continues his award-winning A Day In series, and once again delights listeners with a rhythmic, nonfiction look into a typical day for the animals that live in this wet habitat.

Desde reducir incendios hasta plantar semillas, un animal es el verdadero héroe que mantiene la sabana Africana en balance. Los elefantes cavan para encontrar sal que otros animales lamen, sus profundas pisadas recolectan agua que las pequeñas criaturas beben y ellos se comen a los árboles jóvenes para evitar que el bosque sobrepase a las praderas.

From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"?

Encuentra las plantas y los animales que viven en los 13 hábitats a lo largo de Norte América. Contado en rima narrativa, Veo, veo un hábitat invita a los niños a "espiar" las plantas, los invertebrados, los pájaros, y los mamíferos que viven en los hábitats de Norte América: el patio, la playa, la ciénaga, la cueva, el desierto, el bosque, la pradera, la montaña, el océano, las planicies, el estanque, el río, y el pantano.