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Life in the Military gives readers insight into what life is like in different branches of the US military. The books explore the training requirements and job opportunities available in each branch. Each book includes an infographic, resources to aid in further research, and source notes.
Life in the Special Forces looks at the work of the most elite soldiers in the US military. The series explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of these troops, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
From the ocean to the forest floor, living things are in danger. Explore the importance of biodiversity and the current threats against the plants and animals that are key to the survival of entire ecosystems. Investigate and explore the impact of a loss of biodiversity on our planet, the direct effects on animals around us, and how it could negatively impact humans. Readers will learn the problems of the present, what they might face in the future, and what they can do to help all life on Earth
On Earth, life is a biological battle that only the fittest survive. In this gripping and fascinating series, readers will discover some of our planet's most incredible organisms and the brutal biomes they inhabit. Full of amazing photographs and a stunning design, this series shines a spotlight on living processes at their most extreme and the fight for life on the edge.
Bullies, drugs, alcohol, puberty, increased responsibility, increased dependence, and figuring out what career to go into... Adolescence is fraught with big decisions that may have serious consequences. Although parents, teachers, and other trusted adults are the go-to sources for advice for many young people, this highly accessible and engaging series speaks directly to students and can help them start a dialogue about the important issues going on in their lives.
Combining practical content with visual appeal, the Life Skills Handbooks read more like magazines than books. These 120-page handbooks are designed to teach life skills to today?s teens in an approachable and non-threatening way. Realistic scenarios help teens grasp the relevance of the information in these books, along with graphs, and charts add to students? understanding. Essential vocabulary is featured to help students build real-world literacy.
Today's medical technology is truly lifesaving. From finding ailments through body scans to treating infections with antibiotics, the methods used to diagnose and treat disease are astounding. Your readers will go back in time to learn how anesthetics, antibiotics, body scans, and vaccines were discovered and developed. How each works, safety, side effects, and the future of these medical marvels is discussed in age-appropriate detail.
With these workbooks you can teach real life words and skills that students can practice immediately. Furthermore, while teaching about employment forms and money management students are learning essential critical thinking, writing, and reading comprehension skills. Words are learned in context through a variety of high-interest activities including: safety signs and symbols, finding a job, personal health, cooking, smart shopping, legal documents, making a budget, and more. The self-directed a
Students will be amazed to learn that some insects and ocean animals make their own light, the amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some creatures dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescence-and get ready for a glow show!
Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms-including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Like a Bird brings together text, music, and illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood to convey the rich meaning behind thirteen of these powerful songs.