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We often look at mountains as something beautiful to admire. This informative book describes the processes that create mountains over time. It examines plate movements along faults, volcanic activity, and…
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At age ten, Elon Musk taught himself to write computer code. Two years later, he used that code to write and sell a video game to a magazine. What does…
Describes how bees live together in colonies, how they make honey, find food, and communicate, and explains why bees are important to flowers and humans.
Tall, skinny, and shy, Thomas Jefferson was not a good speaker. He was, however, a great writer, and it is Thomas Jefferson whom John Adams insisted should write the Declaration…
All you need to know about money can be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about money around the world from…
Is there anything a young person can do to help make Earth’s air clean and safe? Absolutely! It’s everyone’s responsibility to take charge of the future of our planet. This…
Climate change is rapidly reshaping Earth in devastating ways. Since the mid-20th century, the planet has been warming at an unprecedented rate. This informative book is designed to educate young…
Today’s world poses many challenges for its inhabitants. Social injustice and environmental issues are at the forefront in the news and in the minds of young people. Your readers will…
The quality of the air we breathe affects us all. Due to industrial development and other harmful human activities, air pollution has become a growing concern throughout the world. With…
Burning fossil fuels has released tremendous amounts of pollutants and carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere. This has resulted in devastating effects on our planet, its climate, and its ecosystems. Lawmakers…
Why follow young YouTuber Bethany Mota as she puts on her makeup, shows her new fashion purchases, and discusses the contents of her purse? Because Mota is one of today’s…
Learn about wildfires and how firefighters fight them.
Covering everything from the proper use of library computer terminals and wi-fi cafes to digital plagiarism, instructs readers in how to promote civil online behavior, alert the appropriate authorities to…
More than three decades after its emergence, HIV/AIDS remains a powerful threat and killer throughout much of the world. However, over the years, we have come a long way in…
Schools–frequently believed to be safe havens for students–are instead often the sites of violence. From mass school shootings to hazing to fist fights and everything in between, violent acts are…
This book provides both a broad overview of stock trading and a more fine-grained, insider perspective on the international buying and selling that both drives the economy and reflects its…
The historical context that motivated the drafting and passage of this amendment is discussed, as is the evolution of civil law, jury trials, and the application of the Seventh Amendment…
Explains what causes climate change and the consequences of plant and animal extinctions, and includes advice on saving endangered species and what individuals can do to help.
Learning how to get along with family not only strengthens the family and each member’s emotional security, it also provides individuals with valuable relationship-building tools and skills that will serve…
Those with an aptitude and passion for all things digital will find a vast array of creative money-making ideas, including IT work for family, friends, and neighbors, freelance web design…
Computers have reinvigorated the traditional art of animation, leading to a proliferation of digital images everywhere we turn. Live-action films, television graphics, screen crawls and online ads, video and computer…
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The Brown v. Board of Education decision comes to mind whenever the topic of landmarks of the American civil rights movement is discussed. The 1954 Supreme Court decision declared it…
This book shows students how to use Twitter to their advantage, for creative expression, academics, research, reporting, college searches, or promoting a business. Twenty activities help readers create a portfolio…
Today, whether it’s banks, governments, schools, or businesses, they all store data digitally. Keeping our personal details off the internet is nearly impossible. While it’s difficult to avoid having some…
Beyond being an athlete or coach, there are numerous careers in the sports industry that job seekers can consider. This volume focuses on the law angle of sports, representing athletes…
This series outlines in detail the various ways in which students can participate in service learning while simultaneously stressing the value of civic responsibility, caring for others, and being part…
Lawyers and judges are the backbone of our criminal and civil legal systems and the products of rigorous education and dedication. While they represent the pinnacle of the legal profession…
When we flick on a lamp switch, we rarely think of the science and engineering behind the light. This straightforward and accessible text informs readers about the interconnected network that…
This behind-the-scenes look at where our water comes from and where it goes after we use it gives readers a fascinating look at how our cities and towns are structured…
In 1956, the United States celebrated the opening of its first interstate highway. Since then, the country has been connected from one end to the other with a matrix of…
This book explores the life of Pope Francis, a Roman Catholic pope of many firsts. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and even the first…
Introduces the reader to acclaimed children’s author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney.
This book not only explains the important features of physical maps and why people use them, but it teaches the all-important skills of reading maps.
Where does Illinois end and Indiana begin? How do you know you aren’t entering Kentucky or Missouri instead? This look at political maps helps readers understand the symbols used on…
