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Heather C Hudak
Australia is nicknamed the land down under because the entire landmass is located below the equator. Most of Australia’s population live along the southeastern coast of the country. Learn more…
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Australia is the world’s smallest continent. It is about the same size as the United States. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has more than 1,500 miles (2,500 kilometers) of coral. Learn…
A crocodile eats only about 50 full meals in a year. The peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 200 miles (320 kilometers) per hour. Learn more in Carnivores.
The Kodiak bear can weigh up to 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms). Ants have two stomachs, one of which holds food for sharing. Learn more in Omnivores.
The oceans are some of the most biologically diverse biomes on the planet, and cover approximately 71 percent of Earth’s surface.Diatoms, tiny plant-like organisms in the oceans, are responsible for…
BMX riding can be done almost anywhere there is room to balance or race. BMX competitions focus on speed in race events and tricks in performance events. Learn more about…
Motocross can take place wherever there is lots of space and plenty of dirt. Along with racing, motocross events feature stunning tricks and gravity-defying jumps. Learn more about one of…
"Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers…
"How can African wild dogs hunt animals ten times their size? What does the howl of a coyote mean? Why do some solitary hunters live in packs? Discover the answers…
Heather C. Hudak
In this title, prospective website developers will meet pioneers in the website development industry, examine the history of website development, and learn about marking and scripting, how to optimize search…
Who wants to be a helpful hacker? In this title, prospective helpful hackers will meet pioneers in the hacking industry, examine the history of hacking, learn how to differentiate between…
The diary Anne Frank kept while in hiding from the Nazis is a lasting record of this dark period in history. This book explores Anne’s life, achievements, and tragic death…
Social networks and online shopping sites encourage users to share personal information about themselves, but this can expose them to Identity spoofing and theft. Digital Data Security explores the many…
More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western…
"False information and censorship significantly impact how people interpret issues and events. This important title examines the different ways of, and reasons for, controlling information, and how to build information…
In the United States, 70 percent of BMX riders are under the age of 24. BMX, or bicycle motocross, can be practiced anywhere there is concrete, pavement, dirt, or wood…
In this title, unwrap the life of food manufacturer Nestlae, following the Nestlae success story from Henri Nestlae’s start as a pharmacist making nutritious cereal for babies to the company’s…
"Hathor was an Egyptian goddess of women, motherhood, and love. Hathor explores the goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshiped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful…
"Seth was the Egyptian god of war, chaos, and storms. Seth explores the god's backstory and the purpose this crafty, devious god had in Egyptian mythology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images…
"This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action and adapted their strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic evolved and changed. It also explores historical pandemic responses, the problems and…
"Thor is a god of thunder. Thor explores this Norse god's backstory and why he was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give…
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From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations…
"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique…
Vaccines are substances that help protect people from diseases and they have been proven to save lives. So why has something that should reassure people become so controversial? This useful…
"Read all about Ghana's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana"--
"Artemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. Artemis explores the well-known goddess' backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshipped her."--Provided by publisher.
Paul Bunyan is a legendary lumberjack and works alongside Babe the Blue Ox in stories. This title explores the history and cultural significance of these figures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images…
Haunted History of the United States highlights paranormal reports, explores the history that has influenced these sightings and experiences, and digs into the theories and science behind them. This title…
This engaging title introduces readers to one of the the richest biomes in the worldthe rain forest. A special section on this habitat under threat helps readers use their mapping…
Australia is nicknamed the land down under because the entire landmass is located below the equator. The country is known for its moderate climate making it a vacation hot spot…
The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 in Central Africa. The disease was named after the Ebola River, which flows near the region where Ebola was discovered. Find out…
Measles has been around for hundreds of years. Settlers likely brought this disease to the Americas in the 1600s. Find out more in Measles, one of the titles in the…
In November 2019, COVID-19 started spreading through the city of Wuhan, China. By March 2020, the first outbreak of the virus had turned into a pandemic. Find out more in…
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Influenza is also commonly called the flu. It is a common respiratory illness that may attack a person’s throat, nose, and lungs. Find out more in Influenza, one of the…
No one knows for sure where polio came from or when the first case took place. It has likely been around for thousands of years. Find out more in Polio…
SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It is an infectious disease that attacks a person’s respiratory system. Find out more in SARS, one of the titles in the International…
Education is one the best ways to stop an epidemic. People cannot help stop the spread of a virus if they do not know what to do and why it…
A pandemic develops when a disease spreads across a country, continent, or around the world. Discover more in What Is a Pandemic?, part of the Understanding Viruses series.
A virus is a type of germ so small that it can only be seen with a microscope. Viruses were discovered in the late 1880s. Discover more in What Is…
Viruses are contagious. They can be passed from person to person. They can also be passed to a person by an animal. Discover more in How Does a Virus Spread…
People who feel unwell should try to avoid others. This helps stop the spread of the virus. The more contact people have with an infected person, the faster a virus…
Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world…
