From eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
Did you know animal poop can be made into paper or power cars! Eww! Discover totally extreme facts about poop in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Showcases stories from first responders who heroically rushed to the scene of the attacks. This book describes the experiences of the firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who put themselves in danger to come to the aid of victims and survivors. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Skeletons teaches readers about the anatomy of a human skeleton. Diagrams, x-ray images, and photos show readers the different bones and joints in the body.
What is a plague? Where do plagues come from? Investigate some historic and modern plagues before reading "The Lost Village."
A deep dive into why humans waste so much food and the consequences for people and the planet Around the world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even when hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills which contributes to global warming. The good news is that many governments, communities and individuals are working hard to tackle this giant problem. You can be part of the solution, starting in your own home—and working together, we can decrease our overall waste and make sure all people have food security. Plus, by reducing food waste, we can also fight climate change! With inspiring profiles of food-waste activists and tasty tidbits on things like best-before dates, Good Food, Bad Waste offers much food for thought.
An anthology featuring stories and recipes from racialized authors about food, culture and resistance What if talking about racism was as easy as baking a cake, frying plantains or cooking rice? The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) is a celebration of food, family, activism and resistance in the face of racism. In this anthology featuring stories and recipes from 21 diverse and award-winning North American children's authors, the authors share the role of food in their lives and how it has helped fight discrimination, reclaim culture and celebrate people with different backgrounds. They bring personal and sometimes difficult experiences growing up as racialized people. Chopped, seared, marinated and stewed, The Antiracist Kitchen highlights the power of sitting down to share a meal and how that simple act can help bring us all together. Featuring recipes and stories from S.K. Ali, Bryan Patrick Avery, Ruth Behar, Marty Chan, Ann Yu-Kyung Choi, Hasani Claxton, Natasha Deen, Reyna Grande, Dierdre Havrelock, Jennifer de Leon, Andrea J. Loney, Janice Lynn Mather, Linda Sue Park, Danny Ramadan, Sarah Raughley, Waubgeshig Rice, Rahma Rodaah, Andrea Rogers, Simran Jeet Singh, Ayelet Tsabari and Susan Yoon.
Introduces vegetables' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add vegetables to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Provides advice for smart and safe Internet use, including safe searching and safe use of social media, and explores the role of the Internet in modern life.
Presents an overview of the skeletal system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Presents an overview of the respiratory system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Introduces protein's role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add protein to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Presents an overview of the nervous system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Presents an overview of the muscular system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Introduces grains' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add grains to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Presents an overview of the digestive system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Introduces fruits' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add fruits to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Introduces dairy's role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add dairy to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Presents an overview of the circulatory system, including key parts of the system and their jobs, how to keep the system healthy, and fun facts.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, what sugars and fats are, and how to identify unhealthy fats and sugars and eat more healthy fats.
Describes the necessity of seizure-alert dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines and how to incorporate the five food groups into snacks.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, the five food groups, and how to create healthy and tasty meals.
Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have type 1 diabetes, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how medications and special tools such as insulin pumps help people manage their type 1 diabetes. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author.