Books in Flowchart Smart series

The "greenhouse effect" is a buzz-worthy phrase today, but how it works is often misunderstood. A flowchart is the perfect way to clear the air of how the greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm, sometimes too warm! In this book, readers can find out all about Earth's atmosphere, the seasons, winds, and even extreme weather through engaging chapters on these important Earth science topics. Each colorful flowchart improves readers' understanding, particularly those who learn best using visual aids. Full-color photographs add even more interest as they correlate to the curriculum-supporting main text.

"Natural resources are anything from nature that people can use. From fossil fuels deep underground used for power to trees used for lumber, natural resources are precious and sometimes nonrenewable. Readers learn both how natural resources are accessed as well as the importance of conserving them in two ways: traditional chapter text on each topic and a colorful flowchart to help them add a layer of understanding to their reading. Including topics supportive of the Earth science curriculum, this book covers renewable energy, mineral mining, water, and much more, as well as full-color photographs which have a strong text correlation"--

Magnets are all around us, but how do they work? This innovate book delves into that question and many more, showing readers how the pushes and pulls of magnetic force impact both our planet and everyday lives. Informative flowcharts bring magnetism concepts to life with bright colors and insightful fact boxes, giving readers extra incentive to learn more about magnetic materials, how magnets are used in motors, and much more.

Modern living wouldnt be possible without electricity. The history of electricity is interesting because we are constantly finding new ways to use it and searching for better ways to produce it. This book takes a look at how electricity travels, how it is stored in batteries, and the many different types of power plants that produce the electricity needed to light our homes, schools, and businesses. Bright photographs and fascinating fact boxes are paired together to make flowcharts highlighting how circuits work to move electricity, how different kinds of batteries hold charges, and much more in this fascinating science book.

Let's dive into the abyss of our planet's least explored ecosystems, we're headed into the oceans! With this appealing book, packed with remarkable images, future marine biologists will learn about the countless organisms that depend on each other in Earth's oceans as well as the extraordinary environments in which they live. Comprehensible flowcharts underline the importance of ocean organisms, such as the algae that provide most of the oxygen we breathe, as well as remarkable marine adaptations, such as echolocation. Motivated readers will also discover why our oceans need to be protected into the future.

There's much more to grasslands than grass. This fascinating book introduces readers to the intriguing plant and animal life that call grasslands home. They'll learn about the weird adaptations of the baobab tree, clever animal camouflage, and the many other plants and animals of grasslands that rely on each other for their very survival. Accessible flowcharts further explain essential and surprising concepts such as why wildfires can actually be helpful for grasslands. This visually appealing book and its vivid photographs offer the most important information about this vital ecosystem in connection with the elementary science curriculum.

Wetlands are complex ecosystems necessary for the health of our planet. In recent years, governments and environmental organizations have worked to protect these habitats and the organisms that can only thrive within their unique ecosystems. This enlightening volume takes readers into marshy wetlands, introducing them to high-interest animals and plants such as hulking hippos and the carnivorous Venus flytrap. Each stimulating chapter contains a flowchart that highlights key earth science concepts, including life cycles and food chains. Breathtaking photographs of wildlife and an accessible narrative make this book a memorable journey into a critical ecosystem.

One of the ways disease spreads in developing countries is through polluted water. This topic is a serious one for young readers to understand. In this book, the issues of pollution are explained in age-appropriate detail, complete with full-color photographs of air, land, and water pollution. In addition, each engaging topic concludes with a helpful flowchart to review how acid rain works, how bacteria enter drinking water, and the ways algal blooms form. This volume is a great resource for both science and social studies students learning to understand the importance of conservation and respect for the world around us.

There's much more to grasslands than grass. This fascinating book introduces readers to the intriguing plant and animal life that call grasslands home. They'll learn about the weird adaptations of the baobab tree, clever animal camouflage, and the many other plants and animals of grasslands that rely on each other for their very survival. Accessible flowcharts further explain essential and surprising concepts such as why wildfires can actually be helpful for grasslands. This visually appealing book and its vivid photographs offer the most important information about this vital ecosystem in connection with the elementary science curriculum.