"The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Jane C. Wright and Chemotherapy examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to cancer treatment. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience."--.
Explores the unusual career of big animal trainer, discussing some famous trainers, training methods and vocabulary, how to train, and the dangers involved.
"Overtoun Bridge in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy story of the Overtoun Bridge--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes wild facts (almost too strange to believe!) to hold the readers' interest. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance vocabulary and comprehension"--From the publisher's web site.
This book is about gravity hills in various places around the world, places where vehicles seem to move on flat land. The land seems flat; the land is actually a hill.
Examines the life of mathematician and computer programmer Ada Lovelace in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
Examines the life of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
