Brainard, Jason

"Introduces students to the health benefits and fun of Brazilian jujitsu and highlights the rules and history of this . . . full-contact sport. Readers will explore the fundamental elements of grappling, including mounts, guards, locks, and holds used in ground fighting. They'll learn how Brazilian jujitsu compares to the form of Japanese judo from which it sprang. The . . . text also explores the importance of training and the belt system"--Provided by publisher.

". . . explore the history of vegetarianism and nutritional guidelines for living as a healthy vegetarian"--Provided by publisher.

". . . learn the definition of a food allergy and the process for diagnosing food allergies. Growing rates of food allergies and the evolution of industrial agriculture are also examined"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to terrorism, discussing what it is, why it is used, and other related topics.

Provides information about having a fish as a pet, looking at behavior and training, and covering what supplies, food, toys, and vaccines will be needed.

Not long ago, drones were considered futuristic, and few people had an opportunity to play with one. Most were reserved for professional purposes, but that's all changed! Today, anyone can buy and fly a drone right in their own backyard. Drones come in all shapes and sizes. Some drones cost hundreds of dollars, but others are much more affordable for the casual drone hobbyist. Readers will learn how drones fly and all the ways the average person can have fun playing with them. Photographs of hobby drones, as well as kids and adults using them, will excite and inspire young readers.

Introduces hamsters, describing how to pick your pet, the care it needs, what to feed hamsters, and how to make sure your hamster has plenty of exercise.

Introduces fish, discussing how to pick out a pet, how to care for it, what to feed fish, and how to clean their aquarium.

Provides information about having a hamster as a pet, looking at behavior and training, and covering what supplies, food, toys, and vaccines will be needed.

". . . learn the definition of a food allergy and the process for diagnosing food allergies. Growing rates of food allergies and the evolution of industrial agriculture are also examined"--Provided by publisher.