Ocean's Effect on Weather and Climate (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | February 2017

The Ocean’s Effect on Weather and Climate Interactive E-book* investigates concepts related to the defining role oceans have in influencing Earth’s weather and climate. Earth’s weather patterns—which consist of…

Plate Tectonics (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | February 2017

*Interactive E-books are highly interactive, self-directed learning experiences designed to augment understanding of science content and pedagogy. These e-books include high-resolution images, animations, videos and…

Resources and Human Impact (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | May 2017

The Resources and Human Impact Interactive E-book examines the role society plays in environmental degradation and the technological solutions that arise in response to environmental issues. Human beings modify…

Rocks (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | August 2016

Different rocks have different mineral compositions and different textures. Observing and documenting these differences provide insight into a rock’s larger geologic context and natural setting. Observations of rocks…

Science of Food Safety (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

Bacteria live in close association with humans. Bacteria are masters at exploiting a variety of niches in the human body. Most of these bacteria are harmless to the human body and many are important in assisting its…

Universe (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Universe Interactive E-book* explores how the organization of stars and galaxies comprise a universe and how research scientists use specialized instruments to collect data about stars and galaxies. This Enhanced E-…

Solar System (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Solar System Interactive E-book* explores what we know about our solar system’s planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. This e-book focuses on asteroids, comets, meteorites, and each of the eight planets in our…

Atomic Structure (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

By asking questions, conducting investigations, and interpreting results, scientists now have a better understanding of what makes up the smallest unit of matter that has properties of an element. The Atomic Structure…

Cell Structure and Function (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Cell Structure and Function Interactive E-book* explores how cells, the basic building blocks of all organisms, function as systems of organelles and associated structures in a dynamic equilibrium between their…

Cell Division and Differentiation (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

Cells carry on the many functions needed to sustain life, including cell growth and development. The genetic information encoded in DNA molecules provides instructions for assembling protein molecules, which are both…

Cells and Chemical Reactions (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

All organisms—from single-celled bacteria to multicellular animals—need to obtain and use energy. The Cells and Chemical Reactions Interactive E-book* takes a closer look at the process of metabolism in cells, including…

Chemical Reactions (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Chemical Reactions Interactive E-book* describes the abundance of chemical reactions in our environment and the variety of reactions involved in biological, chemical, and physical phenomena and how it relates to…

Coral Reef Ecosystems (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Coral Reef Ecosystems Interactive E-book* explores the structure and inhabitants of a living reef. From the anatomy and reproduction of corals, to their interdependence on other inhabitants of the reef, to the…

Earth, Sun, and Moon (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

The Earth, Sun, and Moon Interactive E-book* uses diagrams, illustrative visual aids, and multimedia to help teachers, students, and other readers understand the interplay between Earth, Sun and Moon, and the…

Earth's Changing Surfaces (Student Edition)

Interactive E-book Student Edition | July 2016

Earth is a system that exists in dynamic equilibrium. The Earth of today does not look the same as it did millions of years ago. Even the Earth thousands of years ago has distinct differences from the Earth we know…