This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in R
Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers und
Oceanographers travel to extreme depths to learn new things about Earth’s oceans. They use science, technology, engineering, and math to study oceans. Readers explore how these common STEM topics are
It took the Scotch-Irish two major migrations before finding their home in America. Readers will follow the Scotch-Irish as they move from Scotland to Ireland, finding their own set of challenges ther
Oceans are one of the world’s most interesting ecosystems! This information-rich title takes readers under the sea to explore the watery world of ocean biomes. Along the way, readers will love learnin
Police departments around the country are using drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to assist in law-enforcement. This may include using drones for surveillance purposes, something that’s beco
Members of a bomb squad certainly didn’t choose an easy or boring career. Bomb squads are made up of brave, intelligent, and highly-trained men and women who are called in to diffuse potential explosi
Colorado has been inhabited by people for thousands of years from the earliest Ancient Pueblo peoples to more recent native peoples such as those of the Apache Nation, the Algonquian-speaking Arapaho
Long before men walked in Colorado, the land that would one day become the Centennial State, was already beginning to take shape. This book investigates the natural history of Colorado from the format
From fur trading to gold mining to farming, Colorado’s economy has often thrived on its rich natural resources. Through accessible text, full color images, and primary source documents, this book exam
Before New Jersey became the garden state, it was a tiny colony on the Atlantic Coast where the revolutionary spirit appeared long before America’s fight for independence. This information-rich text i
The brain is the most important organ in the body, but there’s so much scientists still don’t know about it. Its main connection is to the nervous system, which helps it tell the rest of the body what
Describes the growth cycle of the sunflower, from its start as a small seed to its life as a fully mature plant, which in turn releases seeds to begin the cycle again.
India has a long, colorful history. Today, it’s home to a diverse population of people, representing different cultural backgrounds. Visitors to India are thrilled to witness Diwali and Holi, which ar
What do humans need to survive? Are these things available on any other planet? Readers explore our solar system and help search for new planets we could inhabit in this high-interest, informative boo
People used to think that Earth was flat, but now we know it isn’t. How did we find out Earth is actually a sphere? How did science help us understand the shape of our planet? Readers will delight in
The piñata has become a birthday party staple in the United States, but it originated in the celebratory culture of Mexico. From Cinco de Mayo to the many religious festivals, the parties in Mexico of
Sedimentary rock covers almost 75% of Earth’s surface, but as is weathers away it reveals clues about Earth’s past that help us understand our world. This text takes readers inside the layers of sedim
Earth’s mighty volcanoes offer more than a spectacular show when they explode. They’re also clues about what happens deep inside Earth’s surface. The text presents essential science concepts, such as
What happens inside a mother kangaroo’s pouch? How do tiny joeys turn into huge kangaroos? Readers will learn the answers as they follow a kangaroo on its fascinating journey from a tiny joey the size
Are there other galaxies out there? How do we know that they exist? Can we expect an alien invasion? In this fascinating book, readers will learn about black holes, gigantic telescopes, and space expl
Presents general information about blue-ringed octopuses, looking at where they are found, their characteristics, their natural defenses, the danger that they pose to humans, how people can avoid thei
Humanitarian aid workers dedicate their lives to helping people in need. They bring medicine, emergency supplies, and other kinds of disaster relief to countries affected by war, natural disasters, an
Cement is used to make roads and buildings, and this material is mixed, carried, and poured by its own kind of truck. Cement mixers are common vehicles at construction sites, and now young readers can
Cockroaches are creepy, crawly, and also very old. These ancient arthropods have been lurking in dark corners for thousands of centuries, and they’ve changed very little in all that time. Readers will
Tanker trucks carry huge amounts of liquids—from gasoline to water. These trucks are designed specifically for the liquids they carry. If a tanker truck needs to get milk from one place to another, th
Sharing what you have learned through presentations, reports, or by participating in a science fair is the final step in the scientific method. Chapters explain techniques for assembling a presentatio
Sharks are the top predator in the world's oceans. This colorful book examines the adaptations that have allowed sharks to thrive in Earth's largest habitat. Gorgeous photographs will grab students' a
