Barbara Linde
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Each state and federal territory has its own system of courts. Readers will read about historic state court cases. A question and answer section with a practicing Virginia state attorney gives students a close-up view of court proceedings.
85) Mount Rushmore
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Why would anyone want to carve enormous faces into a piece of solid rock in the Black Hills of South Dakota? Why not! This book whisks readers away to view the incredible stone monument. Each spread is filled with age-appropriate details about the "Shrine of Democracy." Readers will learn about the initial idea to promote tourism, how the monument was carved, funding difficulties, the numbers of workers, the number of yearly visitors, and.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
As students read this engaging volume, they will learn how to use United States Geological Survey (USGS) contour maps to answer these questions. They'll get an historical overview of how surveyors used to create these maps, and how technology now helps create more accurate maps. Students will construct 3D models of areas on a topographic map.
90) Strip mining
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the controversy surrounding strip mining, discussing the process and its effects on the environment.
91) Mapping Europe
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous places in Europe while learning mapping skills through discussion of climate, geography, and population. Colorful maps complement the main content.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Will you get a snow day tomorrow? Or are you hoping for a sunny day for a summer picnic? Readers of this volume will learn about weather forecasting and how to make their own weather instruments with three engaging makerspace projects. They'll also learn more about people and events in the history of weather forecasting and the importance of tracking the weather. Budding scientists will enjoy following instructions in the text to create and use their...
93) Mapping Asia
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[ 2014]
Language
English
Description
Presents facts and statistics about Asia.
94) Pollution
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Pollution is a very real problem. It's in the air, the water, on land and even in outer space. Acid rain caused by pollution is killing trees and poisoning bodies of water. Oil spills threaten animal habitats all over the world. The Pacific Ocean has a garbage pile in it the size of Texas! Through content that supports the science curriculum, readers learn the many problems pollution causes. Full-color photographs and informative sidebars show them...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
As students read All About Climate Maps, they'll gain an understanding of the basics of climate and weather and learn how to identify climate zones. Comparing a series of climate maps of the same location in different years will help identify patterns and changes in the weather and precipitation. Interpreting maps of different locations will allow students to compare and contrast the climates. After reading climate maps of a chosen area, students...
97) Environments
Author
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Using scientific inquiry, readers will learn about the different types of environments, biomes, and the roles of plants and animals. Through everyday connections to science in the real world, see how to keep balance and stability in ecosystems. Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history."--
Author
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Describes the different ecosystems and habitats that make up the many environments on Earth. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about how, why, and where different life forms thrive the most, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve the puzzle"--Provided by publisher.
