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Making Our Food Sustainable

Paul Mason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121431

How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This intriguing title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate relevant examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing.

Global Pandemic

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781618916525

Viruses and bacteria are everywhere! They can mutate and move easily from one person to the next. Vaccines and other forms of prevention help fight these vicious pests, but pandemics have hit the world and taken out millions! In this high-interest title, a world-ending global pandemic is explored, from how it could start to how we might fight the spread. Features follow the chain reaction of the societal breakdown and jump back in time to the bubonic plagues. Are we due for another pandemic? Find out how to fight when the next one comes!

"Bracing" for the Worst

Lissa Rovetch (author) Amanda Morley Miller (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781643038902

Arizona's friend Abby is worried about getting braces. But after Abby and Arizona survey other kids with braces, Abby feels much better.

Survive a Blizzard

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626174412

Icy winds whip snow into whiteout conditions. It’s a blizzard! These extreme winter storms can turn deadly if you’re not prepared. Bundle up and learn how to get ready for a blizzard and what to do if you get caught in one in this book for reluctant readers.

Find Your Sport

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399046

Learn about all kinds of sports and discover what sport is right for you with this colorful, engaging title!

Skeletal System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965104

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the skeletal system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the skeletal system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the skeletal system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Skeletal System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Inside the Lungs

M.D. Halvorson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614809791

Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the lungs. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how lungs work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Full of Hot Air, Breath Rate and how to make a Lung with how-to photos to further engage young learners.

Pizza and Other Yummy Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374106

Culinary traditions! Enjoy mouthwatering poems about pizza and pancakes. See the importance of family traditions and that food can bring people together. Learn how pizza became a popular food and make a mini pizza of your own. Stories by Debbie Lecy, Barbara Kanninen, Christina G. Rossetti, Karin Gaspartich, and Dawn King.

Biddledee Bear's Dinner and Other Mealtime Stories

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374045

Food! Make a breakfast that will make you smile, then help Biddle Bear count as he eat many types of food. Crack the code of what is in the Garbage Stew. Learn about the colorful lunches children eat in Japan. Stories by Heidi Bee Roemer, Sarah Zelle, Marilyn Kratz, and Teresa V. Mitchum.

Respiratory System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965098

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the respiratory system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the respiratory system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the respiratory system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Respiratory System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Immune System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965043

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the immune system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the immune system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the immune system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Immune System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Circulatory System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965050

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the circulatory system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the circulatory system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Circulatory System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Nervous System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965081

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the nervous system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the nervous system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the nervous system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Nervous System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Muscular System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965074

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the muscular system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the muscular system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the muscular system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Muscular System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Digestive System

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624965067

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the digestive system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the digestive system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the digestive system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Digestive System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Rock Climbing

Mike Graf (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613849026

Experience the author's personal account of a daring climb after first reading about climbing basics, safety, and famous climbers.

Innovations in Safety

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118066

You might not know there was once a world without bike helmets, seatbelts, and airbags. This title looks at major innovations in safety over the years, and the ingenious inventors, scientists, and engineers who made them. These amazing individuals have saved countless lives by identifying safety hazards in everyday situations, and inventing devices that keep people from getting hurt. With a little inventive thinking, what might you create to help protect people and even save lives?

Innovations in Health

L. E. Carmichael (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118080

You might be shocked to discover how some illnesses and diseases were treated years before medical innovations were made. This book will make you feel lucky that you were born after many safe and successful ways were developed to treat illnesses and save lives. Learn about important innovations made in health care that we now take for granted, and the amazing scientists, inventors, and engineers who developed them. With a little inventive thinking, how could you come up with a way to keep you and your family healthy?

Designing Positive School Communities

Janice Dyer (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120373

School communities should be accessible, inclusive, and safe places for students of varying backgrounds, abilities, and needs. This important title teaches readers how to use design thinking principles to become positive change-makers in their school communities. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps involved in design thinking, readers are guided through the process so they can design their own solutions to big issues—from inclusivity to bullying to learning needs.

Designing Inclusive Communities

Rachel Stuckey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120359

From neighborhoods and schools to the worldwide community, this book explains how design thinking principles can help create communities that give all its members a place and a voice by planning in an inclusive and collaborative way. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps involved in design thinking, readers are guided through the process so they can design their own solutions to the barriers that prevent participation in order to create a truly connected community.

Designing Healthy Communities

Sheri Doyle (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427120342

This book inspires readers to become change-makers for healthy living and eating by using design-thinking principles to tackle local and global issues. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps involved in design thinking, readers are guided through the process so they can design their own solutions to big issues—from the need for healthy food options in schools to the lack of clean drinking water in impoverished communities.

Poisonous Plants

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624968853

Poisonous Plants introduces readers to poisonous plants from around the world and the ways in which they defend themselves. From poisonous berries to beautiful, luring flowers, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to trick prey!

Healing Plants

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624968761

Healing Plants introduces readers to plants around the world that we can use to help heal. From their flowers, fruits, and leaves all the way to their roots, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to heal!

My Daily Diet: Vegetables

Celicia Scott (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422287910

Someone, sometime, has probably told you, "Eat your vegetables!" But do you know why eating vegetables every day is so important? Find out how vegetables make your body healthier. Learn how vegetables like potatoes and peas, cabbage and corn, broccoli and beets get from the farm to your table and discover why eating vegetables as part of a balanced diet is the best way to stay healthy!

On The Job in a Restaurant

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529543

Do you like to eat different foods? Maybe you like to help in the kitchen by cooking or bringing food to the table. Running restaurants large and small is no easy task as you will discover when you go On The Job in a Restaurant.