"From high-powered cameras to smartphones, photography is a popular and accessible interest of many individuals today. This title helps young photographers explore the history of this important art, a
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating digital worlds within the Minecraft video game, describing elements such as hostile mobs and modes of play.
Provides information about fair trade food made all around the world, from a chocolate bar manufacturer that gives farmers a share of the company to a soda outfit that provides profits to its sugar pr
Presents an infographic look at human geography, illustrating such topics as which nation's people live the longest and which culture provides the most vacation time for its citizens.
Provides information about fair trade furniture made all around the world, from a stool made from ocean plastic to hand-crafted rugs made in Pakistan by workers who are paid a fair wage.
"Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of gro
Presents an infographic look at the man-made world, illustrating such topics as which countries use the most energy and the biggest exporters of food around the globe.
"One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This intriguing book shows how social animals communicate and interact with membe
"Foxes, rabbits, mongooses, rats, starlings, turtles, Burmese pythons, and Asian carp are just a few of the invasive animals introduced by people into countries and ecosystems to which they do not bel
"Wild animals are facing huge challenges in the natural world today. Many are endangered--some critically. This eye-opening book shows how animals are being threatened by habitat loss, climate change,
"This fascinating book, illustrated with colorful photographs, makes the topic of symbiosis easy and fun. It looks at the positive, negative, and neutral effects that result when different kinds of an
Describes the experiences of people who helped to settle the American West by selling goods and services to settlers, prospectors, and miners, noting key events and places along the way.
Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is right? The six
Looks at techniques from several styles of martial arts, including the punches and kicks of karate, taekwondo, and kung fu, the throws and grappling of judo, jujitsu, and aikido, and the fencing techn
