Mattern, Joanne

Deadly fires wreak havoc around the world. We try to prevent fires and fight them to keep people and property safe.

Major storms lead to too much water on the ground, causing floods. Location matters! Predicting and preparing for floods helps people stay safe and recover from disaster.

People are trapped after an earthquake or missing in the woods. Who can help? A search and rescue dog can! Learn how these dogs use their amazing sense of smell, how they are trained, and how they do their dangerous jobs. In Search and Rescue Dogs, discover how these brave dogs save lives around the world.

"Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The text also explores the importance of wetlands to the natural world and considers how climate change and natural disasters are putting many coastal and marsh areas in danger. The easy-to-read text, accompanied by . . . photographs and . . . sidebars, will engage young readers as they learn about these dynamic and precious environments"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the Moon's structure, how the Moon orbits, and the history of human exploration of the Moon"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes comets, including how they're formed and how they're studied"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to dolphins. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to chimpanzees. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Over the years, many women have made contributions to soccer. Mia Hamm gained international attention in the 1990s and many talented athletes soon followed, including Sun Wen, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--Provided by publisher.