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Joanna Brundle
All children love to play. How does playtime differ for children from different countries? How is it the same? Readers are exposed to a wide range of interesting sports and…
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Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it’s like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in…
People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are…
Heat waves and wildfires occur around the world and have devastating effects, which are often documented on the news. Scientists claim climate change is a major factor in the rise…
Discusses erosion and sinkholes, including different kinds of erosion, different kinds of sinkholes, how humans affect both, and impacts on wildlife.
When landslides and avalanches happen, they leave a trail of destruction in their paths. Readers get a front row seat to these natural disasters and learn how they affect wildlife…
The destruction caused by tsunamis and floods not only affects Earth’s geography, but also the people, plants, and animals present in the areas directly affected. Why do these natural disasters…
How much plastic is in the ocean? Where do the most people live? And what exactly is a mammal? Flick through this fact-filled series and stuff your brain with everything…
The science of light is fascinating, and this illuminating topic is presented to readers in this fun and fresh guide to science. Readers learn basic scientific facts about light and…
Readers explore the science of sound in this engaging and accessible text. What makes a sound higher or lower, or louder or softer? How do our ears register sounds? These…
What makes the lights turn on in the house? Why do the television, washing machine, and vacuum only work after plugging them into a power outlet? Electricity powers our world…
Help your readers discover the powerful science behind force. Various forces, such as gravitational force and applied force, explain how and why objects move the way they do. Through informative…
What factors determine a person’s hair color and eye color? Why are some people short and some tall? These questions and others similar to them are answered in this guide…
From an early age, children are often fascinated by magnets on their refrigerator or in toys they play with. However, do they know how those magnets actually work? They will…
The science of space can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for young readers. In this age-appropriate look at the study of space, complex ideas are simplified…
Describes crustaceans, including their size, habitat, anatomy, life cycle, and relationship with humans.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and types of echinoderms.
Describes protozoa, and how they live on or within other organisms, including vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as plants and other single-celled organisms.
While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these … creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers [will here] … learn about…
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Sometimes accidents happen and people get hurt. But that’s no reason to panic! In this book, young readers are given the information to deal with and even help in a…
The sight of blood can be scary, and it may cause some people to feel sick. But many cuts that occur are easy to treat, even for kids. This book…
What leads to one fainting or having a seizure can be quite serious. Witnessing or experiencing either of these health issues can also be very scary. In this book, young…
Previously published: BookLife Publishing, 2020.
Discover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to…
Originally published: Booklife Publishing, 2020.
A selection of Vibrantly illustrated and engaging books for beginner readers that also gives them their first exposure to an assortment of information from different cultures and countries.
Looks at the diversity of food around the world. Introduces children to the similarities and differences in foods found in different cultures.