Barker, Geoff

Looks at how to distinguish folktales from other forms of storytelling, and compares six folktales from various cultures.

In this book, readers discover just what it takes to be a member of a law enforcement agency. This high-interest book covers many aspects of law enforcement, from 911 dispatch to investigating crimes, and everything in between. Readers can engage with mental and physical training techniques, and learn how to be a team player a vital aspect of police work. This book closely examines what s necessary to work in law enforcement, from physical requirements such as strength and stamina, to mental necessities such as honesty and commitment. Readers can also take a test to see if they can make the grade as a police officer. Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Quiz, Sidebars.

Presents information about different types of renewable energy and how they are produced, looking at solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, biomass, biogas, and fuel cells energy.

Every culture in human history has created its own myths to describe how the natural world works. These stories explain the cultural lessons, values, and religious beliefs of a specific group of people and within this book are some of the best-known myths are reproduced in a way that readers can grasp and interpret their meanings.

Included in the Common Core standards, poetry was one of the earliest genres of literature and remains one of the most important today. Rhythm, word stress, and the other central elements of poetry are explained, as well as themes that are common in this sensory-based form of writing.

Explains how renewable energy is obtained and stored, covering power from the sun, wind power, moving water, tides and waves, geothermal energy, and more.

Looks at how to distinguish folktales from other forms of storytelling, and compares six folktales from various cultures.

Introduces readers to the various aspects of the soccer world with biographies of famous soccer players from around the world.

Describes some of the tallest and most well-known skyscrapers in the world, with information on the architects; design and construction challenges they faced; and statistics of the finished buildings.