Miloszewski, Nathan

An introduction to plumbers and sewage workers and the work they do.

The American Revolutionary War pitted the colonial Patriots, who wanted independence from Great Britain and King George III, against the British Loyalists in North America. Some of the most well-known Patriots included future presidents of the United States, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. It featured prominent Founding Fathers such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and others. This book explores why family, friends, and neighbors in the colonies became divided during the birth of a new a nation. Primary sources from the era and helpful images help readers make meaningful connections with the text.

Is there life on Mars? Could humankind eventually colonize the red planet? NASA and other space agencies have been working to answer these questions for decades. From high-powered telescopes to the Mars rovers, the tools used to explore Mars are incredible pieces of technology and what they've discovered about Mars is even more amazing. In this book, readers travel through the history of study of the fourth planet from the sun, including the missions to Mars so far and what modern scientists are doing to learn more.

An introduction to commercial fishers and the work they do.

"From the middle of the ocean to your dinner table, the fish you eat may have taken a long journey. This meal was made possible by one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Commercial fishers risk their lives to make a living and provide food for the world's population. This book helps readers gain a better understanding and appreciation for the men and women who battle severe weather and other dangers of the ocean to cast their nets out in the open water. Vivid photographs show young readers the realities of this dangerous, important, and tough job"--Provided by the publisher.