Hudak, Heather C.

"Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's lost kingdoms, empires, and their leaders"--Provided by publisher.

"Mountain, or alpine, biomes are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Adapted to living at different mountain heights and temperatures, find out what special features keep animals such as the lynx warm and help mountain goats grip rocky slopes"--Back cover.

"Zeus was the king of the gods. He ruled over the sky and controlled the weather. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him"--OCLC.

"Poseidon was the god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him"--OCLC.

"Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect"--OCLC.

"Artemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. This book explores the well-known goddess' backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshiped her"--OCLC.

Sahar misses her life in Yemen before the terrible civil war started. When her home is bombed and she loses her baby brother, she and her family make the dangerous boat journey to a refugee camp. Sahar and her family end up journeying to Canada as refugees, where they adjust to a very different life. Interspersed with facts about Yemen and its people.

"The creation of the atom bomb, and the nuclear arms race that followed its use in World War II, shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such as contemporary photos, speeches, letters, and newspaper accounts are examined, offering insight into the Manhattan Project, the dropping of the first atomic bombs, and the escalation of the arms race, as well as nuclear treaties and the relevance to today's nuclear threats"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the brave people who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents faced by police give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do"--Provided by publisher.

"From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this . . . book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations. Special attention is given to the skills and education required to do these specialized, often secretive, jobs. Real life stories in this book about the diverse careers in special operations will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you"--Provided by publisher.