Katie Marsico

Practice Good Hygiene! focuses on hygiene skills while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to basic body care and why cleanliness is important. Body odor, bad breath, germs, and self-esteem are discussed. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information

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Provides information on President Woodrow Wilson and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded.

"With their distinctive red markings and notorious, venom-filled fangs, black widow spiders have earned a reputation as a terrifying arachnid species. Readers will learn how these fearsome predators ensnare prey in sticky webs, how they reproduce, and what kind of relationship they share with humans. They will also find out how scientists classify black widows and why these incredible spiders do not need to eat very often."--

From snow leopards to tigers, almost all of the worlds big cat species are in danger of dying out. These fierce predators live all over the world in many different habitats and play an important role in their local ecosystems. Readers will discover how human activities are harming the cats and what can be done to save them. They will also learn about big cats species that have already gone extinct and how big cats live in the wild.

"Learn all about unmanned aircraft, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of American bullfrogs.

"Learn all about the wettest and driest places on Earth and find out what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations."--

Provides an overview of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, including the history, risk factors, social issues, prevention and treatment, and steps being taken worldwide to combat HIV.