Young, Karen Romano

Describes a variety of marine animals that do not have bones, such as octopuses, sea stars, and jelly fish.

Explore the work of scientists, citizen scientists, researchers, whale-watching guides and participants, and other concerned citizens to protect Earth's whale populations.

Experiments for young children to conduct to learn about science.

Christine Gouda, called Tink, and her best friend Jackie are entering sixth grade, and suddenly everything seems awkward and just plain wrong--boys are behaving differently, clothes do not fit the way they should, long term friendships suddenly seem tenuous, and most of all she needs a new nickname because "Tink" just does not fit anymore.

Presents a full-color magazine-type book from National Geographic on sea turtles and their rescue. Describes their different breeds, natural history, physical and behavioral traits, habitat, and conservation status. Includes real-life stories, maps, field reports, fact files, activities, infographics, and resources.

Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.

Highlights the realities of space debris orbiting the Earth and the potential dangers posed by this trash if it's not properly cleaned up. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.

After she is kicked out of school and her family moves to a new city, Doreen vows to make her new middle school work for her.

Provides background information and instructions for fifty science projects involving plants, insects, microbes, human behavior, animals, water, physics, machinery, and other topics, and suggests further ideas to pursue.