Whirlpools, swirling vortexes in the ocean sometimes capable of capsizing entire ships, have long been featured in legend as the work of sea monsters or as gateways to other worlds. We now know that t
Introduce young readers to the myriad ways in which the assorted members of the animal kingdom communicate. The means of animal communication turn out to be as intriguing and varied as the content tha
A lantern fish has a body covered with organs that can make their own light! This light helps lantern fish survive in the depths of the ocean. Readers view detailed photographs of these amazing animal
Readers will find out what makes fireflies glow as they discover fun facts about these incredible glow-in-the-dark insects. Fireflies glow for many reasons, including attracting mates and even other s
Explains what it means to be a citizen of the United States and the role of immigration in American history, and outlines the process of becoming a naturalized citizen, from getting a permanent-reside
Explains the difference between immigrants and United States citizens, the two different ways to become a citizen, the rights only citizens have and the ones immigrants share, deportation, and rights
Explains who refugees are and what life is like for them when they reach the United States, discussing their rights, the process of seeking and applying for asylum, and the path to citizenship.
Explains what it means to be an undocumented immigrant, and discusses the reasons for immigrating illegally, the often dangerous journey, immigrants' rights, their role in the economy, immigration law
Explains what it means to be a naturalized citizen and discusses immigrant neighborhoods, earning a living, learning a new language, cultural differences, and children born to immigrant parents and im
Explains how to write an opinion piece, discussing how to select and introduce a topic, gather facts, organize ideas, use linking words, write a conclusion, and use technology to research and share on
Offers guidance on writing explanatory texts, including family biographies and history reports, covering researching, structuring a paper, presenting information clearly, and using technology to distr
Offers tips on writing narratives, covering such topics as creating characters, writing dialogue, structuring a narrative, and including descriptive details.
Introduces the concept of digital literacy and explains how technology has made it easier to conduct research, take and organize notes, and work with others on group projects.
Introduces the writing, editing, and revision processes, offering tips on outlining, researching, spotting grammar mistakes, and using technology to share finished works with others.
A guide to researching the topic of a report or presentation explains how to gather the most current and up-to-date information, use outlines to organize notes, sort information into categories, and s
Gangs in America's Communities, Third Edition blends theory with current research to help you identify essential features associated with youth violence and gangs, as well as apply strategies for gang
Cooperative Veterinary Care puts the focus on preventing and reversing fear and stress in the veterinary setting through preparation, planning, and most importantly training. Offers evidence-based co
Transgression suggests operating beyond accepted norms and radically reinterpreting practice by pushing at the boundaries of both what architecture is, and what it could or even should be. The current
A fully illustrated reference book giving an easy-to-understand introduction to compliant mechanismsA broad compilation of compliant mechanisms to give inspiration and guidance to those interested in
A concise survey of compliant mechanisms-from fundamentals to state-of-the-art applicationsThis volume presents the newest and most effective methods for the analysis and design of compliant mechanism
It provides an unusually intimate and coherent picture of a woman who combined a remarkable aptitude for politics with a strong family commitment and warm friendships.
This book provides a practical guide to the use of Metaphon therapy, the principled approach to phonological therapy, which takes full account of theories of learning and the linguistic nature of phon
