Dufresne, Emilie

Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world's rivers! Readers explore how rivers form and how they affect other geography around them, as well as what parts of a river are called and how humans use and change rivers from their natural state. The main content highlights famous rivers, such as the Ganges, showing them on simple globes to engage readers' in map reading, an essential social studies skill.

About 71 percent of Earth is covered by water, and most of that is found in the oceans! How did these huge bodies of water come to be? And what can be found beneath their vast surface? In this book, readers find a wonderful introduction to Earth's oceans. From where they are found, their parts, and the wildlife that can be found in the many marine habitats of the oceans, the main content gives a comprehensive, but age-appropriate overview of the oceans. Full-color images with helpful labels aid readers' understanding.

One is high and one is low but mountains and valleys have a lot in common as one forms when the other does! Covering parts of mountains and valleys, how they form, common wildlife, and even famous examples of them on Earth, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to these landforms in an age-appropriate, accessible way. A colorful design, complete with diagrams and labeled images, engages readers with the subject matter as activities and a final quiz encourage applying what they've read.

Racism is a complex issue that still affects many in the diverse United States and world. This book helps readers understand this problem from the roots of racial identities to what is being done today to stand up to racism and help people affected by it. Vibrant photographs, diagrams, and a timeline of the U.S. civil rights movement enhance the approachable text. This book helps students understand the progress that's been made to fight racism. They will analyze the steps that still need to be taken. Equipped with this knowledge, readers will feel inspired and empowered to build more compassionate and accepting communities.

"Do you smell that? Did you step in something? Eww, that's poo! Watch your step as you take a journey through the jungle to learn all about poo and the animals who make it!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the science behind tennis.

"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are. Let's break down some barriers! It's time to have pride in STEM!"--Back cover.

"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to show you that you can be proud of who you are. Wear your colors proud! It's time to have pride in sports!"--Back cover.

"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are"--Back cover.

Presents brief profiles of people in the performing arts who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.