Peters, Elisa

Describes the life of young Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, focusing on how she was shot for advocating for girls' education. Discusses her recovery, international stardom and activism, accolades, and plans for the future. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

This volume is a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline that studies psychological and biological processes and behavior in humans and other animals. It features chapters on the history of the field, the thought process, memory, theories of personality, and key figures—such as William James, Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, B. F. Skinner, and Daniel Kahneman—who helped shape the field. The difference between clinical psychology and the growing science of mind, brain, and social behavior is discussed, as are several subfields of psychology.This comprehensive guide is the perfect introduction for students, in particular those studying the development of the field.

An introduction to auroras that explains what they are, what they look like, how to find them, and more.

Introduces the different planets that make up the solar system.

This book explains the science behind the rock cycle and the formation of igneous rocks.

Photographs and simple text introduce young reader to the planets and solar system. Includes words to know in English and Spanish.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the moon. Includes words to know in English and Spanish.

Trolleys, trams, or streetcars - they are fun to ride no matter what you call them! This book offers a useful overview of streetcars from around the nation and the world, explaining their history and mechanics. It combines simple text with engaging photography to engage the reader and aid in comprehension.

This book offers a broad collection of the principles of statistics and probability in a nice, compact format for the middle school and early high school student. Interesting text and background bring the principles to life. The topics are often enriched by references to famous mathematicians who discovered these principles and also snapshots of these principles at work in our real world. Seldom does a math book bring together the story of so many of these topics in such an accessible and readable text.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to outer space. Includes words to know in English and Spanish.