A region's climate affects nearly every part of animals' and peoples' lives. Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.
The usual climate of an area can change drastically. But what causes climate change and how can you help protect the planet? Read on to answer these questions and others. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and Human Activity.
In Celebrity Influencers: Matt Damon, readers will explore how he has gained attention and acclaim for his efforts to bring food, safe drinking water, and toilets to communities around the world. Damon first became known for his acting and screenwriting, and now focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions that will result in better lives, especially for girls and women. Full of facts and photos, this book also examines how Damon's work impacts gender equality for women.
Climate is an important part of every ecosystem. Even small changes in the climate can have a big impact. Learn about the affects of climate change on ecosystems and what you can do to help. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.
Scientists around the world are working to understand our changing climate. Learn what they do and how you can help. You may want to become a citizen scientist! This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.
In Celebrity Influencers: Jennifer Lopez, readers will discover how Jennifer Lopez uses her stardom to bring attention to highly personal causes, such as helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. JLo’s foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of women and children. She even teamed with Lin-Manuel Miranda to co-write a song to benefit LGBTQ shooting victims in 2016. She sings, acts, and dances, but there’s much more to this internationally renowned star!
In Celebrity Influencers: Leonardo DiCaprio, readers will explore how DiCaprio's work continues to bring awareness to climate change, marine and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, and renewable energy. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, but he’s also a committed activist. DiCaprio started a nonprofit organization more than 20 years ago to help protect the world’s remaining wild areas.
What we eat can help decide the future. Learn how our food sources are closely linked to climate change and what we can do to help limit its affects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human activity.
Many people dream of being in a band. In this title, learn what you need to know to start a band and the many career opportunities available for bands. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
In Celebrity Influencers: Emma Watson, readers will discover how Watson strives to help end childhood marriage, to increase educational opportunities for women, and to promote gender equality. Famous for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, Watson now uses her celebrity status to improve the lives of people around the world. She spotlights eco-friendly designers with her chic fashion choices.
Artists are creative and passionate about what they do. Learn about the different types of artists and see if a career in art is right for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars and photographs.
Great actors know that acting takes work. Is acting a career for you? In this title, learn all about what it takes to be an actor and the different types of acting jobs. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
Do you like music? In this title learn all about the different types of DJs (Disc Jockeys), what they do and how they do it. Might this be the right career for you?
Writing books isn't the only way to turn a passion for reading and writing into a career. Explore the many jobs available for writers beyond the bookshelf. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
Gather your supplies! In this STEAM title, get ready to discover the answers to fun questions with these simple science projects. This title supports NGSS for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
The science of motion affects us every day. In this STEAM title, explore and test the laws that affect every move we make. This title supports NGSS for Motion and Stability.
Learn how STEAM subjects are involved in making music. Includes experiments, activities and other resources. This title supports NGSS for Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Making models can be a fun hobby, but many people also use models in their work. In this STEAM title, learn how scientists, architects, engineers, and artists all make models to test their work. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
In Unexplained: Unsolved Crimes, readers in grades 4–8 will step into the world of unsolved crimes, where the trail runs cold and many cases remain open. From heists and murders to burglaries and beyond, these unsolved crimes have stumped even the most skilled investigators.
Science can be messy - and revolting! The projects in this STEAM title are a great way to add some fun to science explorations. This title supports NGSS for Matter and Its Interactions.
What happens when you mix different substances? In this STEAM title, you'll answer this question and others when you make goo, foam, and other slimy stuff. This title supports NGSS for Matter and Its Interactions.
Are psychic powers real? In Unexplained: Psychic Powers, readers in grades 5-9 will explore psychic powers (such as Extrasensory Perception (ESP)), true psychic predictions, the importance of dreams, and much more.
Nature has 3.8 billion years of experience! Learn how nature has led designers and engineers to develop new ways to collect and conserve energy. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.
In Unexplained: Mysterious Disappearances, readers in grades 5-9 will explore people and places throughout history that have been involved with sudden, mysterious disappearances. What happened to Amelia Earhart? Why is the Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? In some cases, theories can explain what happened. In others, no one is sure.