In Dangerous Jobs: Power Workers, readers will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job.
In Dangerous Jobs: Search and Rescue, readers will learn how the heroic efforts of a few save the lives of many. What’s it like to work in the dangerous field of search and rescue? It all depends on where help is needed! Explore the differences between mountain and wilderness, cave, urban, and combat search and rescue.
In Dangerous Jobs: Logging, readers will learn how loggers face risks to harvest the wood we need. A logger makes the final cut. "Timber!" Loggers know to stand back and be careful. They face extreme danger every day as they travel through steep and rugged forests, fell huge trees, and handle sharp tools.
In Dangerous Jobs: Mountain Guides, readers will meet the people who risk their lives to help others have adventures on the highest peaks. For most people, climbing the largest mountains in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For mountain guides, it’s just another day at work!
In Dangerous Jobs: Deep-Sea Fishing, readers will learn how deep-sea fishers put their lives on the line every day they go to work. From sinking ships to being thrown overboard, deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This book discusses 11 encounters and incidents in which people claim to have seen aliens or UFOs.
Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth.
The continent of South America is made up of twelve countries. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique and diverse region. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Where was the first European settlement in North America? Answer this and other questions as you learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this diverse continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Daring and Dangerous: Stunt Performers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional stunt performing. From movies and live-action shows to mile-wide motorcycle jumps and high-wire acts, this 32-page book offers readers an opportunity to learn all about the wild world of stunt performance.
Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.
The continent of Europe is home to countries large and small. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of the European continent. This title includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Discover the history, terrain, people, culture, government, wildlife, and cuisine of Australia.
