Nuclear energy, with the potential to provide vast amounts of power, is a controversial topic. The science, history, and the controversy are explained here.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jack Dorsey and their work building the groundbreaking social networking companies MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Readers will learn about Page and Brin's backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how these social networking companies operate and issues they face, such as responding to negative feedback, facing competition, and developing new tools and applications for users. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
The grasslands of Africa are home to some of the most interesting plants and animals in the world. A Savanna Habitat uses beautiful photographs, detailed illustrations, and clear language to teach young readers all about this amazing habitat. This book teaches children about the small and huge animals that graze on the grasses, the carnivores found in the savanna and how they hunt, and how animals find food, water, and shelter on the savanna.
In Cell Phones, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the cell phone and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world.
In The Internet, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the Internet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the Internet and how this super science feat continues to advance technology and communication.
In The First Flight, readers will learn about the science and technology the Wright brothers used to develop the first powered flight. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the brothers had to overcome to get a flying machine in the air and how this super science feat continues to help us develop airplanes.
In The Moon Landing, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the first trip to the moon. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn about the challenges the astronauts faced and the triumph of the landing.
Meat-Eating Plants introduces readers to meat-eating plants from around the world and the ways in which they trap their meals. From pitcher plants to sticky traps and plants that snap, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to catch prey!
Prickly Plants introduces readers to plants around the world that use thorns, prickles, spines, and bristles to defend themselves.
Photosynthesis introduces readers to the amazing ways in which plants produce their own food and rely on the sun for survival. Readers will be fascinated with these plants' powers!
Poisonous Plants introduces readers to poisonous plants from around the world and the ways in which they defend themselves. From poisonous berries to beautiful, luring flowers, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to trick prey!
Pollinating Plants introduces readers to the amazing ways in which plants pollinate and the insects and natural elements that help them do so.
Healing Plants introduces readers to plants around the world that we can use to help heal. From their flowers, fruits, and leaves all the way to their roots, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to heal!
In River Otters, young readers will learn about the life of a river otter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how river otters live in water and on land. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a river otter's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about river otters online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. River Otters also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Caribou, beginning readers will follow a caribou in the wild as it migrates to find food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how caribou survive in the wild. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a caribou’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about caribou online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Caribou also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Coyotes, beginning readers will follow a coyote as it hunts in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how coyotes survive in the wild. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a coyote’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coyotes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Coyotes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Prairie Dogs, young readers will learn about the life of a prairie dog. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how prairie dogs live and work together in prairie dog towns.A labeled diagram helps readers identify a prairie dog’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about prairie dogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Prairie Dogs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Black Bears, young readers will learn about the life of North America's smallest bear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how these animals live and survive in their habitat. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the body parts of a black bear, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about black bears online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Black Bears also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Bison, beginning readers will follow a bison in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how armadillos survive in the wild. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a bison’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bison online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bison also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Moose, young readers will learn about the life of a moose. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how the unique body of a moose helps the animal to live and thrive. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the body parts of a moose, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about moose online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Moose also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how wedges increase force to either separate objects or hold things together.
In Armadillos, beginning readers will follow an armadillo in the wild as it digs a burrow and stays safe from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how armadillos survive in the wild. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an armadillo’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about armadillos online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Armadillos also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how wheels and axles make work easier by moving objects across distances.
In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how pulleys can move heavy loads with less force and over longer distances.
In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how levers are used to lift or move something with the assistance of a fulcrum.
