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Pulled from world headlines--historical and current, including the recent earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan--this series explains disasters that have happened and the damage wrought on the people, communities, animals, and environment. Eyewitness accounts, facts, and case studies frame the discussion of how the disasters happened, and what has been done over time to prevent catastrophic damage in the future.
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions. Firearm-related deaths have surged to the highest level in fifty years. Childhood trauma is now considered to be every bit as urgent as a natural disaster or outbreak of deadly disease. These are just three of the issues examined in the Emerging Issues in Public Health series. All books explore recent events and new ideas in an effort to explain what's taking place, why it matters, and what efforts are being made to address these and other publi
Emerging Tech takes a look at the world's most exciting tech breakthroughs of today. The series explores the newest contributions in diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, medicine, technology, and transportation. Students discover how acting on creative ideas can lead to new solutions to old problems.
Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies--from bright ideas to cool new products. The Emerging Tech Careers series inspires readers in grades 4-8 to consider a high-tech future career. Each title in the series introduces six exciting careers and features side bar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper!
Acclaimed writer Jane Yolen employs 15 sonnets, accompanied by brief biographical notes, to tell of the reclusive life and literary innovations of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson.
Throughout the Middle Ages, various empires reigned across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia that had a lasting impact on the world. This series details the rise and fall of these civilizations, the communication and relationship between those that overlapped, the lifestyles and cultures of the people who lived under them, and their accomplishments and contributions to art, religion, warfare, and other fields.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving stories of the last members of a species, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving stories of the last members of a species, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife.
Some of history’s Enduring Mysteries involve tales so incredible that they blur the lines between fact and fiction. As much evidence as can be examined about the curious phenomena associated with five legendary sites and creatures is explored in this series, with notable examples of popular culture references and famous seekers and hoaxes. The truth is out there—for someone to find.
With greenhouse gas emissions warming Earth and climate change increasing natural disasters, people and governments must reduce their dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels and move to clean, renewable energy sources. This series provides a comprehensive overview of six energy technologies that will protect and power Earth's future.