Axelrod-Contrada, Joan

"When Zeke the Weather Geek wakes up on his ninth birthday, his Mood Meter is at an all-time high. This is going to be the best birthday ever, because today, he will finally be getting a Saint Bernard puppy. And on top of that, he just knows that his idea for the Winter Weather Photo Contest is a winner. But things quickly go downhill when his perfect snowflake shot for the photo contest is washed out by rain. And when his mom presents him with a cold-blooded lizard instead of a warm, cuddly dog, his Mood Meter takes a plunge to negative 100 degrees... Zeke Abramovich's Birthday is a total washout! The weather takes its own turn for the worse when a blizzard strikes the town, and the power goes out. Then it's up to Zeke and his knowledge of weather to save the day and the lizard, and to snap a unique photo that earns him the prize and the coveted title of Weather Warrior. Black-and-white art on every spread brings the story to life, adds humor, and helps support and propel readers through the story. The first title in a fun new series of early chapter books about a nine-year-old whose passion is the weather, Zeke the Weather Geek celebrates science in the real world"--Provided by the publisher.

Profiles houses that are believed to be haunted and leaves it up to the reader to decide whether or not there is a scientific explanation behind the hauntings.

Offers intriguing either/or questions and content on animal topics to encourage critical thinking and debate.

Describes reports of encounters with the ghosts of several deceased entertainers and celebrities.

"This book looks at the challenges surrounding poverty in America, and explores the legal, political, social, and economic solutions, including food stamps, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, that have been proposed to remedy the problem. Readers will gain an . . . understanding of the many factors causing poverty and of how governments and communities can do their part to help those in need"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses parasites and parasitoid organisms that use mind control on their hosts"--Provided by publisher.

Visit some of the spookiest houses around the world. Prepare to be scared as you visit haunted mansions and ghostly residence.

Discusses the historical, legal, and social aspects of the 1896 Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson which upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation.

Discusses parasites and parasitoids that use mind control on their hosts.

This book describes pesky critters that will go to great lengths to find food and shelter, such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, bats, mice, rats, and snakes.