Morlock, Rachael

"You don't have to look far to find baby animals in the wild. Even your own backyard or local park is home to a host of adorable creatures. You might find a nest brimming with baby robins or a litter of chipmunk pups not far from your own door!"--Provided by publisher.

"Baby ocean animals are born into a vast underwater world that can be difficult for landlubbers to imagine. This book brings the ocean world of young sea creatures into focus with easy-to-read text"--Provided by publisher.

"Healthy citizens are one of the keys to thriving communities. The global understanding of disease and medicine has advanced with innovations in science and technology, but preventable physical diseases persist around the world. This book outlines many of the major health crises facing the world today, including communicable diseases, environmental threats, and the challenges of providing effective health care. Photographs, charts, and real-world examples illustrate the text's main concepts in detail. With fact-based prescriptions for global health, readers will be empowered to take an active, problem-solving role in the effort to build healthy communities"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers are given the tools to be smarter snackers as they find the facts about a variety of common snack foods. . . . Readers also discover questions at the end of each chapter designed to get them thinking critically about nutrition"--Provided by publisher.

"What are pesticides? Why are animals given antibiotics before they become food for us? Can hormones in the animals we eat affect our bodies? Readers explore the answers to these questions in this accessible look at a hot-button issue in nutrition and science. . . . Readers are also presented with questions chosen to get them thinking critically about the food they eat and how it's made"--Provided by publisher.

"Many people enjoy soft drinks with dinner or at a movie or sporting event. However, it's important to know what's in these beverages and how those ingredients can affect your body. Readers find out the facts about soft drinks in this informative guide to the science of soda"--OCLC.

Fairness, justice, and equality are more than philosophical ideals-- around the world, many are taking action.

"Through much of human history, only a small, elite group escaped the hardships of poverty. Industrialization helped reverse that trend, and world poverty has been steadily decreasing for 200 years. However, is the total eradication of poverty possible? This book traces the history and understanding of poverty, explores the realities of those living in poverty around the world, and examines innovations designed to eliminate extreme poverty on a global level. Helpful graphics, photographs, and clear language break down this important issue for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with . . . images, this book's . . . narrative examines these many cultures and explains how they came to be. Guided by sidebars and fact boxes that underscore key concepts, readers will be taken on a journey across the . . . Latin American world"--Provided by publisher.

"This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they need. With relevant narrative examples and helpful resources, this text addresses the challenges that LGBTQ people face and provides insight into how to cope with discrimination, find support, and create change"--Provided by publisher.