Explains how oranges are grown and harvested; discusses how oranges are turned into orange juice and packaged at a factory; and how orange juice becomes available to consumers.
Explains how peanuts are farmed and harvested; discusses how peanuts are turned into peanut butter and packaged at the factory; and how peanut butter becomes available to consumers.
Explains how wood is cut and milled; discusses how graphite is produced and pencils are assembled at a factory; and how pencils become available to consumers.
A basic introduction to the planet Neptune, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Mercury, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Mars, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Jupiter, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
Explains where milk comes from and other main ingredients in ice cream; discusses how those ingredients are processed and packaged as ice cream; and how ice cream becomes available to consumers.
Explains how humpback whales live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats humpback whales may face on their migration.
Explains how green sea turtles live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats green sea turtles may face on their migration.
Explains how golden eagles live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats golden eagles may face on their migration.
Explains how leather and other materials are used in football production; discusses how materials are put together to make footballs in a factory; and how footballs become available to consumers.
A basic introduction to planet Earth, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
Explains how dall sheep live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats dall sheep may face on their migration.
Explains how caribou live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats caribou may face on their migration.
Explains how buffalos (American bison) live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats buffalos may face on their migration.
Explains how wheat is farmed and processed into flour; discusses how ingredients are mixed and dough is baked into bread at a factory; and how bread becomes available to consumers.
Explains how cotton is grown and harvested to make fabric; discusses how blue jeans fabric is made at a mill and how the fabric is sewn together to make jeans at a factory; and how blue jeans become available to consumers.
Explains how bicycles are made from different materials; discusses how bicycles are assembled in a factory; and how bicycles become available to consumers.
Explains how Arctic terns live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats Arctic terns may face on their migration.
Soar through the pages of this book and decide... are these birds creepy or cool? They all have beaks and feathers, but they also have wild adaptations that make them look or act truly strange.
From bloodthirsty birds to infected insects, the creatures in this book all drink blood to stay alive. Read if you dare and then decide... are these animals cool, or just plain creepy?
Extensively illustrated with Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Salmon Bears explores the delicate balance that exists between the grizzly, black and spirit bears and their natural environment, the last great wilderness along the central coast of British Columbia. Key to this relationship are the salmon that are born in the rivers each spring, who then go out to sea as juveniles and return as adults to spawn and die, completing a cycle of life that ensures the survival of not only their own species but also virtually every other plant and animal in the rainforest. In clear language suitable for young readers, the authors describe the day-to-day activities that define the lives of these bears through the four seasons. But this is also very much the story of the Great Bear Rainforesta vast tract of land that stretches from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alaska border and contains some of the largest stands of old-growth forest left on the West Coast. The Salmon Bears focuses on the interconnectedness of all life in the rainforest and makes a strong case for the importance of protecting this vital ecological resource.
The Sea Wolves sets out to disprove the notion of "the Big Bad Wolf," especially as it is applied to coastal wolvesa unique strain of wolf that lives in the rainforest along the Pacific coast of Canada. Genetically distinct from their inland cousins and from wolves in any other part of the world, coastal wolves can swim like otters and fish like the bears with whom they share the rainforest. Smaller than the gray wolves that live on the other side of the Coast Mountains, these wolves are highly social and fiercely intelligent creatures. Living in the isolated wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest, coastal wolves have also enjoyed a unique relationship with man. The First Nations people, who have shared their territory for thousands of years, do not see them as a nuisance species but instead have long offered the wolf a place of respect and admiration within their culture. Illustrated with almost one hundred of Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Sea Wolves presents a strong case for the importance of preserving the Great Bear Rainforest for the wolves, the bears and the other unique creatures that live there.
Pedal It! celebrates the humble bicycle from the very first boneshakers to the sleek racing bikes of today, from handlebars to spokes to gear sprocketsand shows you why and how bikes can make the world a better place. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded cityfast! Informative but not didactic, Pedal It! encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling.
