Describes the growth of cities, using San Francisco as an example of how a city overcomes obstacles to grow and thrive, and Bodie, California, as an example of how a city declines and becomes a ghost
Describes the growth of cities, using San Francisco as an example of how a city overcomes obstacles to grow and thrive, and Bodie, California, as an example of how a city declines and becomes a ghost
Contains the stories of children who made a difference by helping others, including feeding the hungry, giving toys to children who have suffered disasters, and warning beach goers of an impending tsu
Presents information on historic floods in history, from the deadly flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to modern floods in the southern United States and Bangladesh, and describes some measures to prev
Presents eyewitness accounts of some of the most powerful tornadoes in history, and describes how tornadoes form, the damage they can cause, and how to survive a tornado.
Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas
"Whose musical careers have inspired Gwen Stefani? How many awards has Gwen Stefani won? Which song was the first in the world to sell more than one million digital downloads? The varied titles in the
"Where do you hear poetry every day? What are some tips for reading poetry out loud? Who can be a poet? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, coverin
Discusses the importance of poetry in modern music, its historical significance, and different styles of poetry, and suggests writing and speaking activities.
Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told ab
Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer count
Explores the future of fossil fuels and biofuels as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new developments.
Explores the future of wind power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, the history of its use, wind farms, wave energy, and how it may be used in the future.
Explores the future of fossil fuels and biofuels as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new developments.
Explores the future of nuclear power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how it works, the history of its use, and new developments.
Explores the future of hydropower and geothermal energy as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new develo
Explores the future of wind power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, the history of its use, wind farms, wave energy, and how it may be used in the future.
Discusses how bringing a new baby into a family, through childbirth or adoption, can affect an older sibling, and suggests ways for children to cope with the new baby.
Explores the future of fossil fuels, discusses why alternative energy sources are needed, and examines the pros and cons of different sources of energy.
