Explores extreme weather, such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and climate change, and discusses its impact on humans as well as efforts to protect the planet.
"Make It! inspires readers to follow their passions. Real life examples and hands-on projects encourage readers to explore their skills and imagination"--.
"Instructs young readers on how to shape wooden objects based on their own, unique ideas. Kids will explore this exciting and popular field by learning a few basic techniques of woodworking and what tools to use, which they can then experiment with in safe and accessible projects. 'Makers and Shakers' sidebars introduce kids to furniture makers and builders and to different styles in woodworking."--Provided by publisher.
Introduces children to the world of rot and decay, explaining the important role rot and decay play in the environment, different methods of decay, the various ways cultures around the world dispose of their waste, and other related topics.
An exploration of family breakups that provides information and personal accounts designed to reassure readers that broken homes are not necessarily negative and encourage discussion about related topics and feelings.
Describes issues concerning water that people from around the world face, such as shortages, droughts, and water-borne diseases, and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved in helping address them.
