Hicks, Dwayne

"Your heart is a very busy machine! It beats all the time to ensure that all the other parts of your body get the blood and nutrients they need to function properly. Detailed diagrams help readers visualize the heart's structure and basic function. The book also discusses the role of the circulatory system, diseases of the heart, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the basics of the human skeletal system and features numerous diagrams to help readers grasp potentially difficult topics"--Provided by publisher.

The equator is Earth's longest line of latitude, and it passes over numerous countries and many miles of ocean. It's always hot near the equator, and readers learn why inside this map-packed volume. Other topics include Earth's axis, rotation, and the yearly trip around the sun, and how these concepts affect the climate near the equator and around the world. The manageable text is paired with diagrams and colorful photographs, and the book ends with a helpful chart about locations on the equator.

Readers get the chance to travel the globe in this informative guide to Earth's continents. The text was expertly created to help young readers learn key points about maps as well as the continents. Each page is filled with a map labeled with key places noted in the accompanying text. Colorful photographs of landforms and people from around the world are sure to draw in even reluctant readers. A handy chart allows readers to compare the size and populations of each continent.

"Readers learn effective leadership skills in order to prepare them for future success"--Provided by publisher.

"Even though plants may look innocent, some species contain deadly toxins that can kill tiny insects, large animals, and even unsuspecting people. This volume explores the deadly plants among us, and equips readers with the tools they need to identify them. Through an examination of several poisonous plant species, this text explores important science concepts such as plant survival and adaptations, life cycles, and ecosystems. By the end of this text, readers will learn why poison is a successful and essential plant defense"--Amazon.com.

Rashid learns to follow the rules while at the library.

"Being placed into foster care can be a confusing experience for children. They might not understand why their parents can't care for them, and they may have trouble adjusting to life with a new family. This book shows readers what they might expect when entering foster care. The age-appropriate text provides guidance for dealing with the many emotions that come with a major life event such as meeting a new foster family. The book also touches on what to expect if a foster family situation doesn't work out"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces fossil fuels and alternative sources of energy including wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

Even though plants may look innocent, some species contain deadly toxins that can kill tiny insects, large animals, and even unsuspecting people. This volume explores the deadly plants among us, and equips readers with the tools they need to identify them. Through an examination of several poisonous plant species, this text explores important science concepts such as plant survival and adaptations, life cycles, and ecosystems. By the end of this text, readers will learn why poison is a successful and essential plant defense.