Markovics, Joyce L

"Space junk is any human-made object in orbit around Earth that no longer has a use-and it's a huge problem. This debris includes anything from large satellites and rocket parts to tiny screws and paint chips. Space junk can damage a spacecraft-and also cause issues for humans on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Learn all about bees, how they're being threatened, and what we can do to protect them!.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to fosas--rare catlike animals that live in Madagascar--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about fosas, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants have huge thorns filled with stinging insects. Others can poke a person's skin with tiny poison daggers. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and dangerous--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism"--Provided by the publisher.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to snow leopards--secretive big cats that live in the mountains of Asia--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about snow leopards, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to pygmy hippos--rare semi-aquatic mammals that live in African forests--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about pygmy hippos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to okapis--rare giraffe-like animals that live in African forests--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about okapis, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos--the largest armadillo species in the world--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about giant armadillos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"Modern mummies hold . . . secrets. They teach us hidden facts about different cultures. This narrative nonfiction book examines modern mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these modern treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to the 1963 March on Washington. This large protest . . . shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change"--Provided by publisher.