The impact Colorado’s natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of th
As the success of the recent Transformers movies proves, the movie-going public can’t get enough of robots. Cyborgs—close kin to the robot—also continue to fascinate, appearing in several popular movi
Introduces human papillomavirus infections and genital warts and discusses how they are transmitted, the connction to cervical cancer, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and living with the condition.
This sequential text takes readers throughout a day with firefighters. Supporting details include the tools and technology used to fight fires. A picture-word glossary is included.
Since young women today receive conflicting and confusing messages about dating, sexuality, and image, it is not surprising they can find themselves wondering if they've been sexually abused. It is es
This book provides age-appropriate information about squirrels and their habitat as well as details about their food foraging, food storing, and eating habits. Strong picture-text correlation teaches
The compare-and-contrast text structure used in this title provides emerging readers with fundamental information about the physical world and how it works.
Sculptor Lorenzo Pace won the commission to create the African Burial Ground Memorial sculpture in New York City, which has at its base a replica of the lock that imprisoned his great-grandfather as a
Sound and light aren’t just sensations picked up by our senses—they’re examples of science at work in the wonderful world around us! Budding scientists will delight in the text’s age-appropriate exper
Rhyming is one of the best ways to teach young students about language. Students will learn why rhyming is a core language skill, and how it also makes words and ideas easy to remember. This book feat
Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples
Big and small. Wet and dry. Up and down. These are just a few opposite pairs familiar to most people. Now they’ll understand the meaning behind these words through this text, which explores all aspect
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, then what are a thousand pictures worth? Today, with the use of mobile smartphones and similar devices containing miniaturized cameras, sn
Reptiles and amphibians can be scaly, slimy, creepy, and crawly—and some can also be invasive! This engaging text illuminates the world of invasive reptile and amphibian species, introducing readers t
The toughest, most elite warriors in the U.S. military are the soldiers who serve in the Special Operations Forces. This fact-filled volume presents a treasure trove of information about the weapons a
Food allergies are on the rise, and they’ve become a growing concern in classrooms everywhere. This book introduces readers to the science behind allergies, as well as real-world tips for how to contr
Prefixes and suffixes are the building blocks of more complex words that young readers begin to encounter as they move up in grade level. This age-appropriate text teaches readers how to recognize wor
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event in a child’s life. This book will guide readers through the feelings and questions they might have after such a loss. Readers will learn what grief is
Millions of files containing songs, videos, software, documents, and other materials are exchanged online every day through file sharing. While some file sharing is legal, in other cases people copy a
Even though mammals can be found almost everywhere on Earth, they make up only a small percentage of animal species. Even so, the diversity among mammals is staggering. This volume explains mammals’ s
The urge to experiment and create has been strong in humankind since time immemorial. So, too, has the need to gather together for the greater good. Makerspaces, where innovators meet to advance techn
The collection, organization, and analysis of how people use information technology is commonly referred to as "Big Data." And companies, schools, the government, and other organizations are harnessin
Laws and rules are meant to keep people safe. Hunting laws are no different. This exploration of hunting seasons, bag limits, weapon safety, and more is the perfect way to teach such topics to new hun
The American Civil War was a time of great upheaval in our nation. Slavery was becoming a major issue, and the decision over what to do formed a great rift in our nation. The story of the Hatfields an
Discusses how students can use digital tools to make multimedia presentations and complete collaborative learning projects, covering such topics as social networking, software and apps, video editing,
Describes the geological makeup of the Earth, from the formation of the Earth and the different layers beneath the Earth's surface to how different types of rocks and minerals are formed and why fossi
Texas is home to some of our country’s most populous cities, but before major development came to Texas it was a wild frontier with just a few tiny settlements. Readers will enjoy a full history of Te
