Environmental activists are concerned for the well being of the environment, including all people, plants, and animals. This wonderfully informative title shows how environmentalists work to preserve and improve the natural environment and how young environmentalists can become positive activists themselves. Readers will learn what actions they can take to make the world a better place to live in.
In many countries, people do not receive basic rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to equality. This clearly written book examines the history of human rights, and how everyone is entitled to basic human rights, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, abilities, or political beliefs. Learn how activists have fought for a human rights declaration at the United Nations, and how activists often suffer for their beliefs.
The fight for animal rights can be controversial. Modern champions for animal rights believe that animals should not be regarded as property, and they should not be used for food, clothing, for entertainment, or in scientific research. This illuminating book helps explain the difference between animal welfare and animal rights, and what cruelty is and who defines it. Young animal lovers will learn how they can fight for the protection and preservation of animals in a peaceful way.
Children are consumers, too, though they often do not realize it. This strikingly illustrated book helps youngsters understand the concepts of goods and services so that they recognize their role in the cycle of commerce. Readers will examine various jobs to understand where goods are made or services are provided. The concepts of producers and consumers are also carefully explained in a manner children will understand and enjoy.
This book carefully explains how countries around the world engage in trade. Whether it is a detailed description of how countries negotiate trade agreements, how countries use tariffs to make buyers want to buy locally produced goods, or the extremes of using trade embargoes as political tools, this book provides essential information with plenty of full-color images to help explain the basics of trade in a global economy.
This amazing book provides a snapshot of trade and commerce within and sometimes between various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about Africa's trans-Sahara caravan routes and trade with the rest of the world, the Greek agora or marketplace, and China's silk road, which stretched across Asia to the Mediterranean Sea.
This fascinating book provides a snapshot of the different forms of communication developed by various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about Africa's hundreds of regional dialects, Mesoamerican folding-screen books, Egyptian hieroglyphs and how to interpret them, and Mesopotamian cuneiform writing.
Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming a Virtual Reality Specialist Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the industry.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Air Traffic Controller, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Auto Technologist, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Carpenter, including training and skills needed.
Now matter what kind of food your favorite restaurant serves, it is sure to have chefs working behind the scenes. Readers will learn what it is like to work in a busy restaurant kitchen and how they can prepare for a career as a chef.
Fish are a major source of food for people around the world. Find out what it is like to work as a commercial fisher, from living and working on a boat to the hard work required to pull in huge nets of fish.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Electrician, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Heavy Equipment Operator, including training and skills needed.
Pipes carrying water run through the walls of our homes and beneath the streets we walk on. It is easy to see why plumbers are so important. Readers will find out what it is like to be a plumber. They will also learn which skills are required to make it in this career, as well as what sorts of obstacles and benefits they can expect on the job.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Multimedia Artist and Animator, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Surgical Technologist, including training and skills needed.
Bioengineers combine science and engineering to create solutions for many kinds of problems. Find out more about what it takes to succeed as a bioengineer.
Meteorologists predict the weather so we know what to expect when we go outside. Learn more about how you can prepare for a career in meteorology.
Visit the African country of Ethiopia and learn about its geography, people, and history.
Travel to northeast Africa to visit Egypt and learn of its ancient culture and history.
Travel to the European nation of Germany and discover its rich history and culture.
Learn about the history and culture of the midwestern United States.
