In this informational text, elementary students learn about the Sun, its role in heating the Earth’s air, land, and water, and its connection to our seasons and weather. The text is available at two reading levels: Grades K-2 and 3-5.
All About Earth’s Climate
In this informational text, elementary students learn about the difference between weather and climate and the various components of Earth’s climate system, including the Sun, atmosphere, land, and oceans. The text is available at two reading levels: Grades K-2 and 3-5.
Plants Need the Perfect Place
In this informational text, elementary students learn how plants are adapted for life in specific climates. The text takes them through the various rooms and displays at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, to learn about plants from four biomes around the world.
Can You Read a Tree?
In this informational text, elementary students learn scientists use cross sections from trees to reconstruct past climates. The text also introduces students to Methuselah, a nearly 5,000 year-old bristlecone pine tree in CA and the oldest known living tree in the world.
How Do We Study Climate?
In this informational text, elementary students learn how scientists use tools and technology to study the Earth’s climate. Versions are available for Grades K-2 and 3-5. The text is available as a text document, illustrated book, and electronic book with recorded audio narration.
Life in the Greenhouse
In this informational text, elementary students learn how about the greenhouse effect.
People of the Whale
In this informational text, elementary students learn how the Inupiat of Alaska’s Northwest coast have adapted to a changing climate. Versions are available at K-2 and 3-5 reading levels.
