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Samantha S Bell
Learn about wild weather events, including how to prepare for them, with this new series of fascinating books!
Hurricanes are violent storms with high winds and a lot of rain…
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Blizzards introduces readers to these windy snowstorms. Readers will learn about how and why blizzards happen, predicting and preparing for blizzards, and the effects of blizzards. The book explores how…
Volcanoes introduces readers to these explosive mountains. Readers will learn about how and why volcanic eruptions happen, predicting and preparing for eruptions, and the effects of eruptions. The book explores…
Wildfires introduces readers to these widespread, destructive fires. Readers will learn about how and why wildfires happen, predicting and preparing for wildfires, and the effects of wildfires. The book explores…
The Human Muscular System introduces readers to the muscular system. The book identifies the system's parts, explains how they work together, discusses relevant diseases and injuries, and explores how people…
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This book provides an accessible overview of Ethiopia's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
This book provides an accessible overview of France's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
This book provides an accessible overview of India's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
This book provides an accessible overview of Australia's history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table…
Introduces readers to the purpose of maps and their many uses; especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional…
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Learn about how maps use symbols and scale to record and communicate information.
This title lets readers discover information about many kinds of animals found on farms. Along with the history of each animal's domestication, readers will learn about how each animal is…
Introduces readers to physical maps and their many uses; especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include…
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Introduces readers to road maps and GPS and their many uses, especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional…
This title delves into different issues pertaining to nuclear pollution and its causes, effects, and how we can proactively deal with it to make our planet a cleaner and healthier…
"Introduces readers to some of the world's fastest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their fast…
"Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. Medusa explores this creature's backstory and how her use in artwork has changed over time."--
Explores the techniques and equipment needed for deer hunting, provides background information on deer hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents…
12 Reptiles Back from the Brink introduces 12 reptiles that were on the brink of extinction and made an amazing comeback. Facts about habitat and diet are included, along with…
Storm Reid earned praise for her starring role in A Wrinkle in Time about how this teen actress got her start!
Explores the life of Dwayne Johnson and his move from wrestling to acting –
Karlie Kloss is a model who also runs her own business making vegan, gluten-free cookies. In 2014 she started a scholarship to help young women learn how to code. Learn…
This book shares the survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction…
12 Insects Back from the Brink introduces 12 insects that were on the brink of extinction and made an amazing comeback. Facts about habitat and diet are included, along with…
Survival stories are more gripping than endangered stories and this book describes the reptile populations that have been able to recover from the human and climater factors that drove them…
Presents 12 of the most epic climbing adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of Mt. Everest in Nepal, Rocklands in South Africa, Franz Josef Glacier in…
Introduces readers to climate maps and their many uses, especially in daily life. –Provided by publisher.
Explore different kinds of maps that show different kinds of information.
An introduction to the ecosystem of coral reefs, discussing what coral reefs are, where they can be found, what types of animals live in a coral reef and more.
An introduction to ecosystem of forests, discussing what a forest is, what types of animals live in a forest and more.
Introduces readers to ponds and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how ponds benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a…
Explores firearm safety guidelines that are important knowledge not only for hunters but for anyone who may encounter a firearm. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast…
Race cars are specifically designed for speed. Today’s cars can exceed 200 miles (322 kilometers) per hour. Find out more about how these incredibly fast cars are designed, built, and…
People have been building tunnels for thousands of years. Today, engineers create tunnels beneath cities, through mountains, and even under the ocean. Find out more about how these amazing structures…
Bridges have been used for thousands of years, allowing people to cross rivers, roads, or other obstacles. Today’s bridges are complex architecture that can be designed to withstand even earthquakes…
The California region covers the coastal and inland areas of what is now the state of California. This book features stories from several of the region’s Native Nations, including the…
The Southwest region covers the dry, inland areas of what are now Arizona, New Mexico, and southwest Texas. [This book] … features stories from several of the region’s Native Nations…
Coding is an essential part of everyday technology. This title covers basic information about coding, including programming languages and how code works. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter…
Algorithms are step-by-step instructions for software. This title explains what algorithms are and how they are used in programming. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a…
"Introduces readers to some of the world's biggest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their large…
"Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. Centaur explores the purpose these wild, rowdy creatures had in Greek stories."--
Comedian Jordan Peele won an Oscar for his movie Get Out. Read more about how he became the first African American screenwriter to win this award!
"From exploring caves in the Ozark Plateau to learning about US exploration of the West at the Gateway Arch, there's a lot to see and do in Missouri. This state…
