How much do young readers know about their kidneys? From getting rid of waste and making urine, it's time to explore kidney basics and more. Kidneys presents incredible facts and stories about how kidneys work--and what happens when they don't! Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips.
There are thousands of satellites in space! Some of these human-made machines observe Earth, predict the weather, and help people communicate. Others take pictures of planets, stars, and mysterious black holes in our vast universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information. Technology has allowed people to explore space—from building and launching spacecraft to walking on the moon and finding black holes! Tech Bytes: Exploring Space takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology. This series supports STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information.
Millions of Americans have marched and protested to fight inequality and to bring about social change. These large gatherings, filled with powerful and courageous voices, have shined a light on important issues and resulted in new laws. This book covers some of the most famous marches in U.S. history--and encourages readers to stand up for the things they believe in.
Relationships. Sometimes they're great, and sometimes they're difficult—but the world would be a mighty lonely place without them. Did you know that humans are wired to have relationships? And that we benefit from all types of connections—from romantic relationships and close friendships to family bonds and even the casual ties we have with our acquaintances? This book explores relationships from all angles. You’ll discover • what the four types of relationships are and how they benefit you. • what the building blocks of healthy relationships are and how to make them work for you. • how to deal with issues such as family drama, fickle friendships, dating difficulties, and more. • what the warning signs of bad relationships are and what to do if you’re facing abuse. • how to handle conflict in a relationship while staying true to yourself. Supplemented with articles and information from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, Relationship Smarts delivers solid advice and firsthand stories of real teens facing many of the same types of situations you are. Ready to wise up on relationships? Read on!
It’s nighttime in a cemetery. There’s a crow in the moonlit sky. Suddenly, something strange appears near a headstone. Then it moves! What creature is lurking in this forgotten place of the dead? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about haunted cemeteries! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage and terrify emergent readers.
You enter a cold room covered with white tiles. The lights flicker. You notice a metal stretcher in the corner. On it is a body draped in a white sheet. A thin stream of blood trickles from the stretcher onto the floor. Then, suddenly, the lights go out! Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about deadly morgues. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
A small brown dog cuddles with a sick child in a hospital bed. As the boy strokes the dog’s silky fur, the gentle dog licks the child’s hand to cheer him up. In this heart-warming introduction to therapy dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these wonderful furry companions and the important jobs they do. From making patients in hospitals feel better to comforting people in nursing homes and helping children improve their reading skills, these hard-working canines are always ready to do their job. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful pages, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.
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