Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to forces, discussing what they are and how they make things move.

"Young readers will learn about the hidden problems in our food supply, including the use of chemicals like preservatives and dyes, the poor living conditions for animals that enter the food supply, and the easy access to unhealthy options instead of healthy foods. After learning about these issues, students are encouraged by Test It! and Solve It! activities to think critically and consider potential environmentally friendly, sustainable solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduce young readers to the ways we get energy from the environment, from oil and coal to hydropower and solar farming. . . . students will learn about the problems with each type of energy production, then think critically about potential eco-friendly solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

". . . presents current agricultural problems that could impact our world in the future. By learning about things like deforestation, soil erosion, and decreasing biodiversity, students will understand sustainability and climate change .. ."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduce your young readers to the environmental issues that come with the rise of the large and busy communities of the city landscape. After learning about problems like overcrowding, sewage, and pollution from factories and transportation, students are encouraged through Solve It! activities to come up with sustainable solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

"[Introduces readers to the] makeup of Earth and its place in our solar system ... [Includes] facts, real-life examples, and colorful diagrams"--Provided by publisher.

"Humans have been using vehicles for thousands of years. Explore the technological evolution of vehicles for land, sea and air--from a 10,000-year-old dugout canoe to driverless cars. Discover the challenges engineers face and the improvements they are making to vehicle speeds, materials, and efficiency"--From the publisher's web site.

An introduction to the various states of matter, and includes hands-on experiments that demonstrate how matter changes from one state to another.