Claudia Martin
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer solutions to deadly problems. A map and supply list provide readers the tools to create their survival plans, and engaging fact boxes provide them with fascinating insights to these brutal biomes....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test. Readers will tackle real-life scenarios unique to rain forest environments, relying on a map, a supply list, and STEM principles. Along the way, they'll...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Blazing sunlight, brutal heat, and parched earth make the desert one of the deadliest environments on the planet. This interactive book challenges readers to plot their survival in this blistering biome. Makerspace activities encourage engineering solutions to real problems that crop up in the desert. Readers will rely on a map, a supply list, and their STEM skills to problem-solve their way to safety. Fascinating fact boxes offer intriguing information...
4) Drug wars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The violence that surrounds drug dealing and drug trafficking has decimated whole communities, and, in some cases, reshaped daily life in entire countries. This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it. The book includes firsthand stories, critical thinking questions, and a summative activity, all with the aim of showing the human toll of the drug economy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The stakes are as high as the altitude in deadly mountain environments. Readers of this innovative book will push themselves to the peak of their critical thinking skills, creativity, and STEM abilities. Makerspace activities introduce readers to real-life scenarios of surviving on a mountain. A map and supply list serve as the base for their creative solutions to deadly problems. Fact boxes fully immerse readers in the mountain environment as they...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Understanding the war in Afghanistan is a critical component of understanding today's geopolitical climate. Yet facts and figures alone aren't able to capture the experiences of the men, women, and children who lived through the war. Through firsthand accounts, historical context, and critical thinking questions, this volume presents a human perspective on a war that continues to influence foreign policy today.
7) The Iraq War
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Over the course of nearly eight years, the Iraq War claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. This volume traces the entire conflict from Saddam Hussein's rise to power, decades before the war started, to the war's lingering effects today. The book includes primary source accounts describing what it's like to live through unimaginable violence and encourages readers to consider the information presented to form opinions of their own.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Library edition.
Language
English
Description
Weather conditions decide whether we go out or stay in, and even what we need to wear, but for inquiring young minds, there are far more exciting things going on in our atmosphere than an occasional shower of rain. Lightning, blizzards, hurricanes, and hailstorms are all explained in My Little Book of Weather as well as our climate, the atmosphere, and how we predict the weather.
9) Food warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Straws slip into the oceans, foods go bad before we get a chance to eat them, and all that food packaging is filling the world with garbage. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to food waste and joint he battle to save Earth!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A desert island might sound like a paradise of sunshine and buried treasure, but in real life, these environments are harsh on human beings. This intriguing book introduces readers to real-life scenarios unique to islands and provides the tools to plan their own survival. A map and supply list give readers the base of survival plans, while Makerspace activities allow readers to exercise their critical thinking and creativity. Fact boxes provide enticing...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Trashed toys land in landfills, chemicals in batteries and e-waste make them dangerous to destroy, and toy packaging is causing a pollution panic. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to entertainment waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps...
13) Travel warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Carbon dioxide fills the air as airplanes fly through the sky, packaging from travel-sized snacks piles high in landfills, and paper travel tickets are adding to global deforestation. What a waste! But there's a way to be eco friendly on the go. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to travel waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--
14) School warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Trees are chopped down to supply classrooms with paper, disposable pens pile high in landfills, and pollution from transporting ingredients for school lunches hangs in our air. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to school waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--
15) Clothing warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Landfills are piled high with tossed clothes and shoes, clothing hangers harm our flying friends, and tiny microfibers from our fabrics are becoming fish food. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to clothing waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--
16) Cleaning warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Piles of paper towels wind up in landfills, plastic toothbrushes lose their use long before they leave Earth, and dish soap harms our underwater friends. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to cleaning waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
From volcanoes and earthquakes. to geysers and tsunamis, explore our planet and the dramatic events that effect our world. Learn about how volcanoes erupt, what causes an earthquake nd how to be safe during a quake. Packed with fascinating facts and amazing close-up photographs, you'll be an expert on your world in no time!
18) Farming
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Describes animals that work on farms and ranches in various ways: herding cattle and sheep, pulling machinery, and providing products such as eggs, milk, leather, and wool"--Provided by publisher.
20) Helpers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Describes animals that help people who are blind or deaf, or who have physical handicaps.
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