Businessman Jerry Yang is a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and co-founder of Yahoo!, one of the early pioneers of the internet and web portal services. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Businessman Jordi Munoz is a Mexican engineer and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of 3D Robotics, a company that became a leader in the development of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Entertainer Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Hispanic-American composer, lyricist, actor, and playwright, best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Businessman Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur, best known for founding The Walt Disney Company and creating iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, as well as pioneering the animation and entertainment industry. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Athlete Katie Ledecky is an American swimmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest female swimmers, known for her multiple Olympic gold medals and world records in distance freestyle events. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Businesswoman Oprah Winfrey is an American talk show host, media executive, actress, and philanthropist, best known for The Oprah Winfrey Show and her influential role in television and media. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker was a pioneer in the beauty industry and one of the first self-made African American millionaires. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Athlete Coco Gauff is an American professional tennis player who rose to prominence as a teenager, known for her powerful play and winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Athlete Michelle Wie West is an American professional golfer, known for her achievements on the LPGA Tour and for being a prominent figure in women's golf since turning professional as a teenager. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.
Los coyotes, zorros y lobos son cánidos salvajes, primos de una de nuestras mascotas favoritas, los perros. ¿Qué cánidos salvajes viven solos y cuáles en manadas? Todos comen carne, pero uno caza animales grandes y los otros cazan animales más pequeños. También se comen frutas y plantas. ¿Cómo se comunican entre sí? ¿Qué cánidos salvajes podrías ver en tu patio trasero? Centrado en los cánidos salvajes que se encuentran en América del Norte, este libro describe las similitudes y diferencias entre estos animales en el título más reciente de la serie de “Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes”.
Diferentes a las aves marinas y aves acuáticas, las aves playeras pueden encontrarse en cualquier lugar desde los océanos hasta las montañas. Estarán en las costas, o en pantanos y pastizales cerca de océanos, ríos o lagos. Estos migrantes poderosos viajan de ida y vuelta entre los terrenos de crías o normales en verano. ¡Algunas aves playeras viajan hacia y desde Tierra del Fuego hasta el Ártico cada año! Tienen "paradas de descanso" especiales durante sus migraciones en donde comen y descansan para el resto del viaje. Puede que caven un nido en la arena, barro o rocas de la costa. Cada ave playera tiene un pico único para encontrar alimentos específicos. Aprende en qué se parecen y diferencian estas aves fascinantes en el título más reciente de la serie de "Un libro de comparaciones y contrastes".
Explora el rol crucial de los árboles marchitos o en proceso de secado, conocidos como troncones, en los ecosistemas forestales. A través de una narrativa atractiva y fotografías vívidas, este libro explica como los troncones proporcionan hábitats para una variedad de animales, incluyendo aves, mamíferos, reptiles e insectos. Detalla las diferentes formas en las que los animales usan troncones para anidar, refugiarse, alimentarse y encaramarse. Ideal para la educación medioambietal y alineado con los estándares NGSS, este libro promueve la conservación de la vida salvaje y la sensibilización ecológica para los lectores jóvenes.
Explore the fascinating world of coyotes, foxes, and wolves. These wild canines are cousins to one of our favorite pets, dogs. This latest in Arbordale’s Compare and Contrast Series highlights the canines’ habitats, behaviors, physical adaptations, and their ecological roles in North America. Which wild canines live alone? Which lives in packs? They all eat meat but only one hunts large animals. How do they communicate with each other? Which wild canines might you spot in your backyard? The book helps young readers develop critical thinking skills and is perfect for young wildlife conservationists.
¿Qué harías si tu destino usual de verano desapareciera? Los animales migratorios alrededor del mundo están enfrentando este problema, ya que sus hábitats de clima cálido desaparecen. Los niveles del mar elevados complican este problema, y las islas pequeñas desaparecen. Este libro es sobre un programa de hábitat artificial impulsado entre el Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), el Wildlife and Heritage Service del Department of Natural Resources (DNR) de Maryland, y Audubon Mid-Atlantic luego de que se erosionara la isla de anidación de los charranes comunes. Se diseñó una isla flotante de 48 pies cuadrados para dar a las aves un lugar tranquilo en contra de molestias, inundaciones y depredadores. Está hecha de secciones que se ensamblaron, aseguraron y anclaron cerca de la isla antigua de los charranes en la temporada de anidación. ¿Los charranes regresarán con la isla desaparecida y la nueva isla flotante en su lugar?
Explore the crucial role of dead or dying trees, known as snags, in forest ecosystems. Award-winning Nature Photographer and Naturalist Mary Holland explains how snags provide essential habitats for a variety of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Highlighting the diverse ways animals use snags for nesting, shelter, food, and perching, this book is ideal for environmental education to promote wildlife conservation and ecological awareness to young readers.
Discover the inspiring, true story of how scientists are helping Common Terns. Scientists in a partnership between Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Program, and Audubon Mid-Atlantic are building huge rafts to serve as nesting areas for these birds whose nesting habitats have disappeared due to climate change and erosion. On the rafts, the nests are also safe from development and predators. Will the birds use the rafts?
Shorebirds can be found on the shores of or in marshes and grasslands near, the ocean, rivers, or mountain lakes. These mighty migrators travel back and forth between summer breeding grounds and non-breeding grounds. They have special “rest stops” during their migration where they eat and rest for the remainder of their trip. They may dig a nest into the shore’s sand, mud, or rocks. Each shorebird has a unique bill to find its specific food. Learn how these fascinating birds are alike and different in this latest title in the Compare and Contrast series.
We prepare at home for natural disasters and weather emergencies. If hurricane winds or floods are heading our way, we can stay (ride it out) or leave (evacuate). But what happens when zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries are in the storm’s path? How do zoo staff protect the animals? Who can come to help them after the storm has passed? This engaging children's book explores how zoos protect their animals during natural disasters. Through captivating storytelling and vivid photographs, young readers learn about zoo emergency plans and animal care.
Dive into the fascinating similarities and differences between the two large groups of cetaceans: toothed whales (dolphins, porpoises, orcas, and sperm whales) and baleen whales (gray whales, blue whales and humpbacks). With vibrant photographs and engaging text, this marine life book for kids explains whale adaptations, behaviors, and feeding techniques.
This engaging and educational children's book explores how dolphins learn through play, observation, and experimentation. The book highlights various fascinating behaviors and hunting techniques that dolphins acquire and pass down through generations and found only in certain areas of the world.
This biography introduces readers to James Madison, including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812, the Treaty of Paris, and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
Your body is a busy place. There's always something happening. From digestion to respiration, discover how the systems in your body work together to keep you strong. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.
From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago’s busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!
In AI in the Workplace, readers will learn about job automation, data collection in the workplace, and what an AI-influenced workplace may look like in the future. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
In The Trouble with Deepfakes, readers will learn about what deepfakes are, how they can spread misinformation, and what is being done to manage them. Engaging text allows readers to connect new technology concepts to what they already know.
