Lawrence, Riley

Explores the debate surrounding the move by some communities to institute a later start to the school day, including the economic, educational, and public health considerations involved.

Through unbiased main text and fact boxes, readers are presented with information and statistics used by those who support and oppose animal testing, and they are encouraged to use what they learn to decide where they stand.

Unlike other owls, snowy owls have feathers that cover their legs and feet to keep them warm in the freezing tundra. They have sharp beaks and claws to help them catch lemmings, mice, and rabbits. Readers learn about the lives of these fascinating birds through engaging text and striking photographs. They explore common elementary science curriculum topics, including predator-prey relationships and adaptations, in an accessible, exciting way. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.

Helps readers understand who immigrants are, why they come to other countries, and what people can do to help them feel at home.

An exploration of snowy owls, covering their habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

An illustrated introduction to the dwarf planet Pluto.

Introduces the dwarf planet Pluto and other dwarf planets, describing Pluto's rotation around the sun, its atmosphere, moons, and the probe sent to study it, and the location of the other dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt and the asteroid belt.

Discusses the effects of junk food on growing children and if they should be banned in schools.

An illustrated introduction to the dwarf planet Pluto.

Describes the snowy owl and how it survives in the tundra, including how it stays warm, how it hunts, and how they mate.