Compares toys and games of the olden days with those of modern times, looking at contemporary versions of old games, classic games that are still played today, and toys that have been enhanced by tech
"In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, Hansel and Gretel are eat a lot of junk food and aren't very active. Their father, the woodcutter, plans a trip for them to the woods for exercise. Bu
"What are moral and legal rights and how are they recognized in our society? This engaging title explores what having 'rights' means, while pointing out that we can't have rights without also having r
"Supporting media and information literacy concepts, this engaging title explores freedom of speech, the role of news media, issues of censorship, and citizens' privacy around the world. Information i
Discusses popular magic tricks and how they are done, including sawing someone in half, levitation, escapes, and making the Statue of Liberty disappear, and examines miracles and other situations that
"Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the most common group of mental illnesses in the United States. Recent studies suggest eight percent of U.S.
Describes the bombing of these Japanese cities by the United States during World War II, discussing the development of the atomic bomb, what happened when the bombs were dropped, and the long term con
Presents information about different types of racism and prejudice, including their history, the negative effects that they have on people, and ways of dealing with them.
Introduces the concepts of position and direction, and describes how they are used to indicate an object's position in space and how they are useful when reading a map.
Who are we, really? We share traits with our parents, but our genetic makeup is unique. Each one of us is a one-and-only creation. Through colorful photos, diagrams, and text, you can learn about gene
Presents an overview of the basic building blocks of the universe, atoms and molecules, how they combine to produce electicity, radiation, and chemical and nuclear reactions.
How does science help law enforcement professionals? Meet crime scene investigators and learn how they search for clues such as fibers and fingerprints. Discover how medical examiners use scientific t
Looks at ways to reduce waste materials by reusing or recycling and offers examples of positive action taken by children around the world to help keep waste out of landfills.
Looks at way to create less garbage by reusing and recycling and offers examples of positive action taken by children around the world to help reduce the amount of garbage going into landfills.
Presents an introduction to mixing and separating, describing how materials can change into something else by separating the pieces of one material or mixing two materials together; and includes simpl
Because she is slender and cries at sad stories, Wendy is teased by the school bully until the day she brings in her grandfather's huge snake, then has to bravely rescue him after he wriggles out of h
When a huge, heavy crate appears overnight, blocking half of a street, the neighbors work together to try to move it and learn something about force in the process. Includes facts about forces and fri
Describes the origins of oil and gas, and discusses the role of petroleum products in history, exploring and drilling for oil, processing and transporting oil, environmental effects, and alternative e
Whether ornamenting royal scepters or equipping modern medical technology, this book will show readers how gemstones have an established place in our world, covering where diamonds and gemstones are f
