Details the experiences of the first American citizens to reach the Pacific Ocean by land, including harsh conditions and assistance from diverse Native American tribes.
Examines the ecological effects of food production, and ways for readers to reduce the negative effects of their own food consumption on the environment.
Describes the green movement and its impact on the world's environment, and includes steps readers can take to reduce their carbon footprint and be environmentally conscious.
Describes how potatoes are grown and harvested; discusses the historical use of the potato, its influence against famine in Europe, and its role in the 1845 Irish famine; and explores the many uses of
Eight-year-old Etienne and his family live in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kidnapped by a rebel army and forced to be a child soldier, Etienne finally escapes and is sent to a camp for
"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and peopl
"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Arctic ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the
"Medical and pharmaceutical research is big business. This fascinating book reveals the competition in the corporate and academic worlds to be the first to find a new procedure or product that could c
"An estimated 40,000 children are born with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the United States each year. The impacts on school and family, and social life are immense. FASDs are a group of disord
"This important book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the
Provides a history of aromatic food flavorings, chronicling the evolution of international trade in these commodities, as well as describing the harvesting of spices including cloves and cinnamon.
The book provides an engaging introduction on how Canadas parliamentary system of government works. The distinctions between head of state and head of government are explained, while introducing reade
Follows the story of a young Rohingya boy named Syed, who flees Myanmar by boat with his father, and is soon left alone to try to reach a refugee camp on his own.
The judicial branch of government consists of the nations courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well as the rol
Zainab has never known peace in her homeland of Iraq. She and her family flee the country after her father is threatened by one of the many groups fighting against the government. Zainab's life is on
Uses the story of a South Sudanese family to illustrate the plight of the people of South Sudan who are caught in the violence of civil war and must leave everything behind to live in the safety of re
