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Sewer Inspector

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438042

Learn more about sewer inspectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Portable Toilet Cleaner

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438028

Learn more about portable toilet cleaners, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Garbage Collector

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631437991

Learn more about garbage collectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest part of the job is, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Cones

Nancy Furstinger (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871748

Explores the geometry of cones using real-world examples such as traffic cones and ice cream cones.

Compost Center Operator

Mirella S. Miller (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631437984

Learn more about compost center operators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Hanging Out with Hector: Respecting the Environment

T. M. Merk (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829442

When Hector notices litter floating in the pond at the park, Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of respecting nature and the environment. Together, Hector and Leo learn about the different ways we can protect our planet. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Dealing with Illness

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885608

Explores how to handle illness, both when oneself is sick, when a loved one is sick, or when a friend is dealing with illness. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Loss

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885615

Explores how to cope with loss and how to support friends experiencing this situation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Peer Pressure

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885622

Explores both positive and negative peer pressure and how to handle it. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Family Changes

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885592

Explores how to handle family changes such as divorce, illness, loss, new siblings, and more. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Divorce

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885585

Explores how to process and cope with the divorce of one's parents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Bullying

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885561

Explores how to cope with bullying and seek support. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Disagreements

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885578

Explores how to handle, avoid, and resolve disagreements. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

How Has COVID-19 Changed Our World?

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503853218

A kid-friendly look at the economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as why businesses are closed, why people are losing jobs, and how the environment is being (positively) impacted in the absence of industry. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Wind Power

Lisa Harkrader (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866027

Introduces readers to what wind power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Solar Power

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866010

Introduces readers to what solar power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Natural Gas Power

Amy C. Rea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865983

Introduces readers to what natural gas power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Nuclear Power

Lisa Harkrader (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865990

Introduces readers to what nuclear power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Oil Power

Patti Richards (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866003

Introduces readers to what oil power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Hydroelectric Power

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865976

Introduces readers to what hydroelectric power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Biomass Power

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865952

Introduces readers to what biomass power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Investigating Nuclear Pollution

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860117

Introduces readers to what nuclear pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Plastic Pollution

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860124

Introduces readers to what plastic pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Light Pollution

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860131

Introduces readers to what light pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Investigating Manufacturing Pollution

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860094

Introduces readers to what manufacturing pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.