Alkire, Jessie

An introduction to the narwhal and their arctic habitat, describing the threats they face and what we can do to protect them.

Introduces young readers to animal experimentation, discussing what it is, regulations, ethics, and more.

Teaches readers about germs and contains eight projects involving them.

Teaches readers about slime and snot and contains eight projects involving these substances.

Provides an introduction to wind energy, and contains a variety of projects with step-by-step instructions.

Teaches young readers about volcanoes, and how scientists study them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

Teaches young readers about rocks, and how scientists study them. Includes step-by-step instructions for related projects.

Meet Buzz Aldrin, part of the first moon landing! Follow Aldrin's story as he graduates from West Point, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, develops a rendezvous program for the Gemini and Apollo missions, and flies to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.