Brundle, Joanna

Describes the causes and effects of famines and droughts throughout the world, how relief agencies help, and what can be done to prevent future famines.

"What do pilots, math teachers, video game programmers, and bankers have in common? All of these workers use math as part of their career! This book introduces readers to many different careers that use math skills every day. Readers will love the photographs showing each job, as well as sidebars and fact boxes that provide fun facts and essential information about careers in math. A staple for any STEM curriculum, this book will help readers go from the classroom to an exciting new career using their love for math"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces readers to heat waves and wildfires, including, the causes, effects, and more.

Introduces sinkholes and the different kinds of erosion, including river, rainfall, coastal, wind, and glacial.

The human body is an amazing and intricate machine, and its many parts and systems work together to keep us active and healthy! In this book, young readers will learn more about the human body, from the skeleton that gives us shape to the heart that pumps our blood to the skin that holds us together. Diagrams and pictures show how the body?s parts fit together, and fact boxes provide further details about how it all works.

"Tyrannosaurus and velociraptor and triceratops--oh my! Many kids are fascinated with these huge prehistoric creatures, and this book will teach them even more about dinosaurs, as well as the eras they lived in. Maps show the world the dinosaurs inhabited, while fact boxes drop . . . bits of information about these creatures. Full-color images and pictures show dinosaurs and their environments."--Publisher.

An introduction to different types of medical scans, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound scans, PET scans, and DEXA scans.

"People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are exposed to the similarities and differences in the kinds of jobs available around the world. They are encouraged through the well-researched main text, engaging fact boxes, and full-color photographs to compare and contrast life in different countries, which sharpens crucial critical-thinking skills. This multicultural text also enhances important elementary curriculum topics and strengthens readers' appreciation of global diversity"--Provided by the publisher.

All children love to play. How does playtime differ for children from different countries? How is it the same? Readers are exposed to a wide range of interesting sports and games played in various countries around the world. Learning about these activities enhances knowledge of other cultures and encourages readers to appreciate differences but also look for common ground. This relevant critical-thinking exercise also complements elementary curricula and is enhanced by fact boxes and relatable, full-color photographs of children at play around the world. -- amazon.com.

Introduces readers to tsunamis and floods, including what they are, their causes and effects, and more.