Jennifer Lombardo

It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Earth is in trouble, largely thanks to certain human activities. Climate change is high on many people's list of priorities, but governments and businesses are often slow to enact change. By spreading information and lobbying for change, environmental activists play a crucial role in moving the needle on this issue. Through informative fact boxes and detailed graphic organizers, readers learn about environmental activists' goals and the methods they employ to achieve them. A list of age-appropriate actions is included to encourage young people to get involved in advocating for change.

For years, people have reported seeing strange objects in the sky. Sometimes these take the form of lights or vague shapes; other times, the witnesses give detailed descriptions of what they believe to be alien spacecraft. In 2022, the United States Congress stated that reports of UFOs have been growing, but these flying objects often remain unidentified. What is the truth? Supplemented with informative graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes, the age-appropriate text delves into the history of UFO sightings and their probable explanations. A glossary of new terms also helps readers expand their scientific vocabulary.

Until 1990, no one could say for certain that planets existed beyond our solar system. Today, thanks to unprecedented advancements in technology, astronomers have found more than 5,000 of these exoplanets. Some are Earth-sized, some orbit a sun-like star, and some are rocky rather than gaseous. Could any of them hold life as we know it? Full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate text let students explore the exciting field of exoplanet study. A glossary of terms is provided to help expand readers' scientific vocabulary.

Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented by informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers, this volume introduces readers to the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Stunning full-color photographs also highlight the beauty of these natural phenomena.

For years, people have reported seeing strange objects in the sky. Sometimes these take the form of lights or vague shapes; other times, the witnesses give detailed descriptions of what they believe to be alien spacecraft. In 2022, the United States Congress stated that reports of UFOs have been growing, but these flying objects often remain unidentified. What is the truth? Supplemented with informative graphic organizers and engaging fact boxes, the age-appropriate text delves into the history of UFO sightings and their probable explanations. A glossary of new terms also helps readers expand their scientific vocabulary.

Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented by informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers, this volume introduces readers to the science behind solar and lunar eclipses. Stunning full-color photographs also highlight the beauty of these natural phenomena.

From the beginning, humanity has been fascinated with monsters. Tales of things lurking in the woods, swimming in the water, or waiting underground have been told for thousands of years. Some of the oldest stories in the world, such as the myths of Medusa and the Minotaur, focus on monsters. Others, such as Frankenstein's monster and the Loch Ness monster, are relatively new. Through informative text, fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers, readers learn the history of such creatures. Books and websites are also provided to give a jumping-off point for more in-depth research.

Tales of a mysterious creature living in Loch Ness have been told since 565 AD. However, sightings multiplied exponentially after a road was built around the loch in 1933. Is this beast a log, a swimming elephant, a large eel--or something else entirely? This volume takes an in-depth look at the legend of Nessie, examining the eyewitness testimony and scientific evidence. Full-color photographs and engaging sidebars enhance the informative main text, and a glossary of new terms gives readers a better understanding of the material.

Many people dislike skunks, but this is primarily due to misconceptions about them. For instance, they are not normally smelly creatures, and they do not pose a threat to humans. In fact, they are beneficial, as they eat creatures that tend to ruin gardens. They also scavenge animal carcasses, which removes carrion from the environment. Through full-color photographs, informative fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer, readers learn all about the vital role skunks play in a forest ecosystem. A list of books and websites provides a jumping-off point for further research.

In the last few decades, foxes have become incredibly popular, especially as a fashion motif. Unfortunately, this interest in foxes has led to many misconceptions. While they may seem cute and cuddly, especially the ones that have been domesticated, the fact remains that most foxes are wild animals and are not suitable as pets. However, they are fascinating creatures. Full-color photographs and in-depth fact boxes enhance the informative main text to teach readers about foxes' behavior, domestication efforts, and their meteoric rise in the pop culture world.

Many people dislike skunks, but this is primarily due to misconceptions about them. For instance, they are not normally smelly creatures, and they do not pose a threat to humans. In fact, they are beneficial, as they eat creatures that tend to ruin gardens. They also scavenge animal carcasses, which removes carrion from the environment. Through full-color photographs, informative fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer, readers learn all about the vital role skunks play in a forest ecosystem. A list of books and websites provides a jumping-off point for further research.

In the last few decades, foxes have become incredibly popular, especially as a fashion motif. Unfortunately, this interest in foxes has led to many misconceptions. While they may seem cute and cuddly, especially the ones that have been domesticated, the fact remains that most foxes are wild animals and are not suitable as pets. However, they are fascinating creatures. Full-color photographs and in-depth fact boxes enhance the informative main text to teach readers about foxes' behavior, domestication efforts, and their meteoric rise in the pop culture world.

Tales of zombies have been around in several different forms for centuries. However, they exploded into a pop culture phenomenon in the late 1960s. Since that time, public interest in these creatures has only increased. In an effort to keep the stories fresh, people have often put their own spin on how the zombies act and what caused them to turn into monsters. Full-color photographs and informative fact boxes enhance the engaging main text as it gives readers a glimpse into the evolution of zombies.

Tales of a mysterious creature living in Loch Ness have been told since 565 AD. However, sightings multiplied exponentially after a road was built around the loch in 1933. Is this beast a log, a swimming elephant, a large eel--or something else entirely? This volume takes an in-depth look at the legend of Nessie, examining the eyewitness testimony and scientific evidence. Full-color photographs and engaging sidebars enhance the informative main text, and a glossary of new terms gives readers a better understanding of the material.

Tales of primate-like monsters in the woods and mountains have been told all over the world for thousands of years. In the United States and Canada, this creature is mostly known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. In other countries, it goes by names such as Yeti, Yeren, and Yowie. People have reported finding footprints and hair. There are even photos and videos--but do such creatures really exist? This volume examines the myths and the reported evidence with a critical lens. The age-appropriate text is augmented by engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs.

In the past, mental health was rarely discussed. It was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it a secret. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and engaging text, readers learn the basics about what mental health means. This allows them to become cognizant of the state of their own mental health, and helps them to effectively support loved ones who may be dealing with serious issues.

Accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression have been widespread in the 21st century, but the facts are often obscured. How much of a problem is voter fraud and what should be done to combat it? Will proposed measures be helpful or harmful to most voters? Informative text and engaging fact boxes help readers explore voting rights issues. They'll gain a better understanding of the facts surrounding this politically charged topic. A list of ways young people can become more involved in voting rights activism is included to help them become ideal citizens.

Accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression have been widespread in the 21st century, but the facts are often obscured. How much of a problem is voter fraud and what should be done to combat it? Will proposed measures be helpful or harmful to most voters? Informative text and engaging fact boxes help readers explore voting rights issues. They'll gain a better understanding of the facts surrounding this politically charged topic. A list of ways young people can become more involved in voting rights activism is included to help them become ideal citizens.

Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more with this engaging volume. The information-packed narrative is augmented with striking photographs, graphic organizers, and fascinating fact boxes. By understanding more about this issue, tomorrow's leaders are in a better position to make informed choices and solutions.

Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more with this engaging volume. The information-packed narrative is augmented with striking photographs, graphic organizers, and fascinating fact boxes. By understanding more about this issue, tomorrow's leaders are in a better position to make informed choices and solutions.