Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Native Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Herrington and Deb Haaland Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Native American heroes A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Ramona Bennett to Louise Erdrich and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
This guidebook offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding thyroid disorders and their ramifications. Readers will understand what the thyroid does, and conditions such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroid nodules and cancer is also explained. Readers are also introduced to the future of thyroid research and its relation to brain chemistry.
The old adage of "you are what you eat" is a valuable reminder when choosing what to eat against goals for disease prevention. Author Bonnie Juettner examines how a person's diet impacts disease. Readers will learn about four diseases that a good diet can prevent. Teens who are making a difference through diet are presented, as well as what the government is doing in efforts to help us understand the importance of dieting.
Give your readers a look into the fascinating world of forensic investigation. This book details the investigative work involved in solving blackmail and bribery crimes. Students will learn about specialists in the field and examine the tools and techniques they use to expose and ensnare criminals. Readers will discover how cutting edge forensic science reveals the clues in the tiniest bits of evidence. Sidebars offer crime statistics and information about careers in criminal investigation. An annotated bibliography is included.
Child Protective Services currently protects nearly 3 million children, and the National Children's Alliance attests that children under the age of 1 are the most vulnerable to mistreatment or maltreatment. This necessary edition investigates the issues surrounding child abuse. The book examines how child abuse happens, how it is assessed, how it can be prevented, and the seriousness of child abuse in the United States.
Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Native Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Herrington and Deb Haaland Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Native American heroes A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Ramona Bennett to Louise Erdrich and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
Describes the need to develop alternatives to gasoline only powered vehicles and the development of hybrid cars. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
Acne is well known as a skin problem that plagues adolescents and adults with outbreaks of pimples on their faces and other body parts, but there are several types of acne, with different levels of severity. This overview of the skin disorder includes all types of acne, detailing the known causes and available treatments. Information is included on both traditional and alternative acne therapies, as well as new treatments currently being researched.
Various combinations of pressure, temperature, wind, and moisture all create the complex phenomenon known as weather. This book uses simple language and vivid description to explain what weather is, what it does, and why it matters to us all. Winter has different faces across the U.S. Learn more with this fun activity.
Motion introduces young readers to some of the most basic concepts of physics. It explains how physicists use math equations and diagrams to describe motion, and includes a discussion of each of Isaac Newton's three laws of motion.
What really happened during the Big Bang? Why did matter form? Why do particles have mass? To answer these questions, scientists and engineers have worked together to build the largest and most powerful particle accelerator in the world: the Large Hadron Collider. Correlates with STEM and Physics instruction. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
The seed vault in Norway houses plant seeds from around the world to be stored in the event that the plant needs to be reintroduced into the food supply. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
Motion introduces young readers to some of the most basic concepts of physics. It explains how physicists use math equations and diagrams to describe motion, and includes a discussion of each of Isaac Newton's three laws of motion.
Child Protective Services currently protects nearly 3 million children, and the National Children's Alliance attests that children under the age of 1 are the most vulnerable to mistreatment or maltreatment. This necessary edition investigates the issues surrounding child abuse. The book examines how child abuse happens, how it is assessed, how it can be prevented, and the seriousness of child abuse in the United States.
The seed vault in Norway houses plant seeds from around the world to be stored in the event that the plant needs to be reintroduced into the food supply. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
The old adage of "you are what you eat" is a valuable reminder when choosing what to eat against goals for disease prevention. Author Bonnie Juettner examines how a person's diet impacts disease. Readers will learn about four diseases that a good diet can prevent. Teens who are making a difference through diet are presented, as well as what the government is doing in efforts to help us understand the importance of dieting.
This guidebook offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding thyroid disorders and their ramifications. Readers will understand what the thyroid does, and conditions such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroid nodules and cancer is also explained. Readers are also introduced to the future of thyroid research and its relation to brain chemistry.
Acne is well known as a skin problem that plagues adolescents and adults with outbreaks of pimples on their faces and other body parts, but there are several types of acne, with different levels of severity. This overview of the skin disorder includes all types of acne, detailing the known causes and available treatments. Information is included on both traditional and alternative acne therapies, as well as new treatments currently being researched.
What really happened during the Big Bang? Why did matter form? Why do particles have mass? To answer these questions, scientists and engineers have worked together to build the largest and most powerful particle accelerator in the world: the Large Hadron Collider. Correlates with STEM and Physics instruction. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
Describes the need to develop alternatives to gasoline only powered vehicles and the development of hybrid cars. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
Give your readers a look into the fascinating world of forensic investigation. This book details the investigative work involved in solving blackmail and bribery crimes. Students will learn about specialists in the field and examine the tools and techniques they use to expose and ensnare criminals. Readers will discover how cutting edge forensic science reveals the clues in the tiniest bits of evidence. Sidebars offer crime statistics and information about careers in criminal investigation. An annotated bibliography is included.
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