Harriet Brundle

Some people are skeptical about climate change. According to many scientists, this threat to the environment is real. Readers explore the ways in which humans contribute to the problem of climate change, but they also learn how humans can work to stop this environmental crisis. Eye-catching fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and full-color photographs enhance readers' understanding of this important science curriculum topic and how it connects to current...

The weather might be frightful, but there are many amazing things about the winter season! Readers will marvel at stunning photographs of winter wonderlands, from evergreen forests to penguin paradises. Fun winter activities, like building snowmen, celebrating Christmas, and throwing snowballs will get readers excited for winter. A helpful calendar teaches readers which months occur in winter. Readers will learn important facts about the snowy season,...

Sunshine plus vacation makes the summer equation fun! Readers will get excited for the warm weather with this beautiful introduction to the summer season. They ll learn key facts about this time of year, such as how we protect ourselves from the sun and how summer affects plants and animals. A helpful calendar teaches readers which months occur in summertime. Vibrant photographs of flourishing nature and fun summer activities, such as swimming and...

From glass to cloth, there are many familiar materials used in our daily lives. But which are natural and which are man-made? This colorful volume introduces the many materials used by people to build and create, including plastic, rock, and wood. It explains how each is made, used, and disposed of, with a focus on those that can be harmful to the environment and those that can be recycled or reused to help save Earth

Human actions affect the world around us. From pollution in the oceans to deforestation, many of these actions are harmful. In this book a friendly guide takes readers through what happens to habitats when they are affected by harmful activities-animals become endangered, ecosystems fall out of balance, and Earth is cared for. There's a bright side: In this book, readers learn all about what conservation is in age-appropriate detail as well as ways...

Around the world, people practice different religions. They live in different kinds of houses, and in cities, villages, and rural areas. Some places have millions of people living right on top of one another. Other people live very far from their neighbors. In this book, readers are encouraged to consider the differences and similarities between the people who live on Earth.

Recycling seems like an easy way to do good for planet Earth. Reusing items more than once is another practice many households can adopt to reduce what they use. But, there are some rules to recycling it's important to know. A friendly guide helps readers through an introduction to recycling as well as what can be recycled. The main text is written in accessible language and gives age-appropriate details that complement elementary science curricula....

Colorful illustrated characters serve as friendly guides in this exploration of what life is like for someone who uses a wheelchair. The age-appropriate text encourages readers to develop empathy for people with disabilities and people who have been injured and need the use of a wheelchair. The text also serves as an important resource for young people who use a wheelchair and want to understand more about how the device works. Educational fact boxes...

Young readers learn about Russia's famous landmarks, weather, geography, culture, and traditions.

This topical series considers current world issues via informative and factual information, combined with modern imaging that will engage young readers.