Tolli, Jenna

"Emus are native to Australia, but they are raised as livestock throughout the world . . . Readers will learn how emus are raised, the challenges of caring for them, and what the future holds for emu farming"--Provided by publisher.

"The rule of law is a core component of any modern society, and the people who interpret laws--judges--have a difficult job. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the United States. This title offers a discussion of one of America's . . . institutions, explaining what the court does, how justices are selected, and some of its . . . cases. Guided by accessible text and . . . photographs, readers will explore this . . . branch of the federal government"--Provided by publisher.

"Most cigarette smokers try tobacco for the first time before they turn 18, and hundreds of young people become smokers every day. The age-appropriate text in this volume explains the immediate physical changes and future health risks of tobacco use. Young readers will learn about the history of tobacco use in our country and the dangers of this highly addictive drug. Photographs are paired with manageable text to show children how to make good decisions when faced with situations involving tobacco products"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's geosphere is made up of the planet's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth's surface. The interior is comprised of many different sections, including Earth's core and crust. Readers will learn about types of rock, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and how they come together to form the rock cycle. There are many different types of minerals found inside Earth, some of which form the world's most precious gems, such as diamonds. The movement of tectonic plates inside Earth creates mountain ranges as well as drives the rock cycle. This title fulfills standards in the earth science curriculum"--Provided by publisher.

"The American federal court system was created under Article III of the United States Constitution. The federal court system is comprised of 94 District Courts, 13 Courts of Appeals, the Court of Claims, the Court of International Trade, and the Supreme Court. Federal courts differ from state courts in the types of cases they hear and how judges are selected. Readers will learn about the key differences between each type of federal court and the route court casestake in the federal system"--Publisher provided.

"Mount Everest, Earth's tallest mountain over sea level, formed about 40 million to 50 million years ago when prehistoric continents split and collided. This process was made possible by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates. In this book, readers will learn more about how the movement of these tectonic plates helped form the Himalayas, including Everest"--Provided by publisher.

"Mount Everest, Earth's tallest mountain over sea level, formed about 40 million to 50 million years ago when prehistoric continents split and collided. This process was made possible by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates. In this book, readers will learn more about how the movement of these tectonic plates helped form the Himalayas, including Everest. Breathtaking photos provide readers with visual correlations to the text, while fact boxes and sidebars supplement the main text."--Provided by publisher.

"The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a very significant part of the Bill of Rights and the American justice system. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, necessitates due process of law, and protects against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment ensures that Americans benefit from a balanced and accountable justice system. Through this book, readers learn the essential reasons for the creation of the Fifth Amendment and explore the provisions of the amendment through historical examples"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's geography might seem unchanging, but it's changed greatly over the years. Some of the most obvious changes have taken place on Earth's coastlines, where the consequences of human activities are seen in a number of ways. This book explores the different ways Earth's coastlines have changed and why these changes have taken place. Through fact boxes and sidebars, readers will also learn about how people can help prevent these changes from continuing. Full-color photographs further depict the changes to Earth's coastline environments"--Provided by the publisher.

Earth's geosphere is made up of the planet's interior, rocks and minerals, landforms, and the processes that shape Earth's surface.