MacCarald, Clara

"Offers 12 different views on the waves of European settlers during colonial times. Each page provides information about what happened during European colonization and how it affected different people, along with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images."--Provided by publisher.

"Wildlife crossings help keep animals safe from the roads that cross their natural habitats. Read this book to discover how engineers create these structures that protect animals"--From the publisher's web site.

"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with, and now it's an important component of electronic technology. This . . . text explores the ins and outs of this . . . element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores plans for building a colony on Mars, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two 'Scientist Bio' features highlighting people who've done . . . work preparing for a Mars colony"--Provided by publisher.

You wouldn't look for a cow in a tree, or a shark in a forest! Animals live in specific habitats that have the things they need to survive. Different animals eat different kinds of food. They like different weather and fear different predators. Readers will discover some of the many reasons why animals live where they do!.

In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!.

Text and photographs present the true accounts of children who were forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps.

Explores the Battle of Gettysburg of the US Civil War.

Provides readers with a look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Japanese immigrants.

Readers get a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Irish immigrants.