Labrecque, Ellen

"How much do you know about Crispus Attucks? Find out the facts you need to know about the first person killed in America's fight for independence. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by the publisher.

"From wind and rain to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather is a powerful force in our world. Discover how weather changes the world we live in and how scientists learn about its impact on our daily lives"--Provided by publisher.

What are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven't been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter's 63 moons to the features of Earth's moon.

"Brief introduction to the beginnings and early history of the WNBA"--.

Explores clean water in modern environmentalism through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

Our home is on Earth, but how is it different from other planets? What creates night and day? Which planets have rings? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Earth and other planets. Includes sidebars and infographics.

What is a star? How big do they get? Why do stars appear in different colors? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Sun and other stars. Includes sidebars and infographics.

How was the moon formed? Do we always see the same side of it? How many moons are in our galaxy? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Moon and other satellites. Includes sidebars and infographics.

What is a galaxy? How many galaxies are there? How many stars and planets are in the Milky Way? Readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about the Milky Way and other galaxies. Includes sidebars and infographics.