What pulls us down a steep hill on a skateboard, affects our planet’s tides, and keeps us spinning around the sun? Gravity! Learn all about how the force impacts life on Earth and keeps us in place within the universe and beyond. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes science approachable for all!
What sends lightning flashing through the sky and helps us see in the dark? Electricity! Learn all about how electricity forms due to teeny tiny particles and how we have come to use electricity in our daily lives. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes science approachable for all!
Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes current events approachable for all!
Have you ever wondered what engineers do with the water of a river as they are building a dam? Sometimes, they move the entire river out of the way! And did you know there's a dam so big it is slowing down Earth? Have you heard of a fish cannon sending salmon safely upstream of dams? These huge engineering projects are incredible! Discover extreme facts about dams in this fun and kooky book.
How would you like to visit Paris, France years and years ago to see the glow from the first electric streetlight? Or travel to cities built in dry deserts, deep underground, or even on water? Cities are full of fantastic engineering! Discover extreme facts about cities in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know that there's a dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire? Have you heard of the bridge built over ice? Or that some bridges from thousands of years ago are still standing today? All these structures are marvels of engineering! Discover extreme facts about bridges in this fun and kooky book.
Have you heard of houses built to look like flying saucers? And did you know the first skyscraper ever built was in Chicago? But that certainly wasn't the first big building--it came after the monumental pyramids of ancient Egypt, the huge castles of medieval times, and more. All these buildings are marvels of engineering! Discover extreme facts about bridges in this fun and kooky book.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In We Live In an Alternate Universe, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
The odds of us being alone in outer space are small. Maybe we've already been visited by alien life but didn't even know it. What if those life forms are still here? Jump into some of Earth's most alien mysteries and explore the signs they may have left behind. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In Time Travel Is Real, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In The Reptilian Elite Rule Us, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In The Earth Is Flat, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated.
Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This book explores the cool features that make Teslas some of the best high-performance vehicles in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books have enough to keep any car enthusiast engaged. Books feature educational sidebars, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.
How much do young readers know about their skin? From protecting bodies to controlling body temperature, it's time to explore skin basics and more. Skin presents incredible facts and stories about how skin works--and what happens when it doesn't! Includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips.
Searching for signs of alien life is nothing new. Since the first believer, people have wanted to communicate with whatever might be out there. Learn about the satellites and observatories being used today to send and receive signals from space and find out if anything has responded to our call. Includes 21st Century Skills and Content, sidebars, activity, table of contents, index, and glossary.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Rabbs' tree frog, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it and, what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Social Media Censorship dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
How much do young readers know about their muscles? From allowing you to jump to helping your heart beat, it's time to explore muscle basics and more. Muscles presents incredible facts and stories about how muscles work--and what happens when they don't! Includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips.
How much do young readers know about their lungs? From taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide, it's time to explore lung basics and more. Lungs presents incredible facts and stories about how lungs work--and what happens when they don't! Includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips.
How much do young readers know about their kidneys? From getting rid of waste and making urine, it's time to explore kidney basics and more. Kidneys presents incredible facts and stories about how kidneys work--and what happens when they don't! Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Renewable energy is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the importance and growth of renewable energy. Large-scale and personal solutions to fossil fuels are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Pollution is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of pollution. Large-scale and personal solutions to pollution are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Natural disasters are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Invasive species are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to controlling and eliminating invasive species are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
