Labrecque, Ellen

Explores renewable energy in modern environmentalism through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

Focuses on the vocational career of multimedia arts and animators, including opportunities, various mediums, and training.

Introduces what it takes to succeed as an electrician, discussing the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career.

Introduces what it takes to succeed as an air traffic controller, discussing the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Wildlife Conservation, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Permaculture, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Stephanie Kwolek, who invented Kevlar. Describes how Stephanie's invention has saved the lives of thousands of people. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Provides a biography of Sarah Mather who invented the first underwater telescope. Includes color photographs, a glossary, further resources, and critical thinking questions and activities.

Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Patricia Bath who invented laser surgery. Describes how Bath is the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Presents a brief overview of Mary Anderson, who invented windshield wipers over 100 years ago. Discusses the process by which she came up with the idea, the development, and persisting legacy.