Sarah Levete

Immigration takes a unique look at immigrants all over the world, including how they contribute to a country's community and culture, and why they may choose to emigrate to another country. Learn to respect and understand others by exploring problems immigrants often face, such as racism, persecution and feelings of isolation in their new country

MountainsLandforms takes a fresh look at the interaction between human and physical geography as we learn of the people that settle on these mountain ranges and the threat human life poses to the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.

The global economy is a complex system. This volume helps young people understand just how it works. In an approachable, interesting style, it explains what the global economy is and how it has evolved, how national economies are more interdependent than ever before, and how the banking system plays a role in how money flows over borders. Readers also learn how such economic interdependence can lead to global financial crises. For students interested in how money works, this volume is a great resource in helping them understand the potential and perils of a financially interdependent world.

Often appearing during the teen or young adult years, eating disorders are illnesses that cause serious disturbances to the diet, such as eating much less or much more than is healthy. While eating disorders are treatable, if left untreated they can cause serious health complications and can even be life-threatening. Readers learn about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how they affect the body and mind. The author shares information on getting help and coping with an eating disorder, as well as developing a healthy body image. Recent news stories and statistics provide additional background on this complex problem.

It is not common knowledge that the history of banking has deep roots. The first banks have been traced back to the Middle Ages, and the practice of loaning currency goes all the way back to eighteenth century B. C. The services that banks offer go hand-in-hand with the use of money. Readers will learn about the different kinds of banks, including investment banks, private banks, cooperative banks, the Federal Reserve, and the World Bank. They'll read how banks yield profits for shareholders and how account holders earn interest. They'll learn the pivotal role of banks in the global financial crisis of 2008 and what is being done to minimize the risks of such a disaster happening again. Throughout the text, fact boxes explain important financial concepts that are so frequently referenced in the news today.

What happens to the animals and habitat when a tree is chopped down in the rainforest? Exploring the sequence of events that follow, this book shows the importance of keeping the rainforest safe from logging. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context. Book band: Turquoise Ideal for ages: 6+

The rainforests of the world contain millions of different types ofplants and animals. Find out about some of the amazing rainforest animals and theirhabitats with this informative book. White Wolves Non-fiction is aguided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to coregeography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal tochildren and reflect the range of texts in the real world, fromguidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at differentreading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topiclibraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculumcontext. Book band: PurpleIdeal for ages: 6+

Top Science Myths: You Decide! covers twenty of the most common myths about science. From time travel to sneezing, this book is packed with facts, providing all of the information to decide for yourself about what is true and what is impossible. This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into scientific enquiry. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

The heart, the lungs, and their respective body systems control some of the most pivotal and life-sustaining processes. This book breathes new life into the workings of these important body systems and processes through detailed illustrations and eye-catching photographs.

Habitats provide the environment in which animals and plants can thrive. This variety of living things is crucial to our survival providing us with such necessities as foods and medicines. However, human activity is upsetting the natural balance of the environment. Clearing land to grow crops, pollution from industry, and farming damages habitats at a quick pace and threatens the survival of wildlife. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore the causes and effects of the destruction of habitats and their wildlife and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these homes in nature.

Climate influences the features of the landscape, what farmers can grow, where people live, and the type of houses they build. But what happens when the climate changes abruptly and dramatically, not as part of a natural process of change but because of human activity? The result is more frequent and stronger extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, torrential rain, raging winds, and hurricanes. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore the causes and effects of catastrophic weather and asks the question: Are we prepared to adapt our lifestyles to prevent climate change from spiraling out of control?