Answers the questions children have about how, where, and why it's so important to engage in citizen science, discussing what citizen scientists are and more.
Briefly describes activities to do around the Great Lakes, including fishing, bird watching, visits to the many cities and beaches that line the shores, and exploring the numerous islands and lighthouses found there.
"Introduces readers to the process of becoming the US president, but also guides them through their own campaign ... Relates the electoral process to readers' lives whenever possible, including sidebars written for ambitious students eager to lead."--Provided by publisher.
"Through reading about how zebra mussels came to freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation..."--Publisher.
"Though stink bugs weren't introduced to the United States until the 1990s, this invasive species has spread to nearly every state in the country... The main content and fact boxes discuss how the stink bugs ended up in the United States and the efforts being made to stop their population from growing even more."--Publisher.
Examines the characteristics of a drought, and its effects on plants, animals, and people. Describes major droughts in history, and offers suggestions for conserving water. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
"The 2015 drought in California continually made national news, but it's not the only place that's battled a lack of water in recent years. Droughts disrupt the water cycle, crop production, and the everyday lives of people and animals living in the region. Can they be prevented? Readers are introduced to why droughts happen and how they're dealt with when they do. An emphasis on conservation and drought-prone regions around the world encourages readers to think about this topic with a global view. Full-color photographs illustrate the devastation droughts can cause, and fascinating fact boxes complement the main content with even more science and social studies information"--Amazon.com.
