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Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path. Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their spread. Page Plus links lead to video clips and photos of the scientists working in the field. Delve into the science of pythons and their role as invasive predators.

What do carpenters build? What skills do electricians and mechanics need to fix everyday objects? Each title in this series explores an important trade career, the education and apprenticeships required, the tools and equipment needed to get the job done, and a snapshot of what a day working in the trade looks like.

What happens when the unsinkable sinks? Follow the true stories behind the Titanic3s fateful first and last voyage. Bold graphic illustrations paired with dramatic narrative nonfiction text will transport readers to the deck of the Titanic itself. Backmatter highlighting more information on the ship and its passengers brings the learning full circle.

Treasure Hunt Puzzles is a unique story-style puzzle book that propels you into four separate adventures. You'll follow an ancient Inca trail into the jungle, travel to the moon in a spaceship, escape from a pyramid in Egypt and dive deep into the ocean on a submarine.

This groundbreaking, all-inclusive, uncensored, must-have guide is for teens who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, gender fluid, or are questioning their gender identity or how they express themselves, and for their cis-allies and advocates. Gender is hard. Really hard, because it is made up; it's a way that humans have developed over the millennia to simplify how we see and interact with our complex and messy world and to classify and categorize all the people in it. The concept of gender has changed over time and not everyone agrees on the ways gender works or how to define it. But individuals alone are the ones who gets to determine for themselves what gender means and how to live it.

The advent of generative artificial intelligence, or AI, is affecting teens in many ways. Teens are using AI as tutors and information sources, while also dealing with AI-powered deepfakes and personal companions. This book surveys the wide-ranging effects of AI on teens, both positive and negative.

This book is simply stunning! Our planet is covered in an incredible variety of awesome tree, from the elegantly crafted bonsai under our feet to giant redwood trees towering above our heads. Trees are fascinating but what exactly is a tree, and how do they grow? Tree explores the science behind trees in a fun and curious way, with fascinating bite-size facts and stunning full-colour illustrations throughout.

Explore the wonderful world of trees. Our planet is covered with an incredible variety, from tiny, elegantly crafted bonsai to giant redwoods towering above our heads. This brilliant four-book series explores the science behind trees in a fun, curious way, showcasing the most fascinating species through fun, bite-size facts and stunning color illustrations. Check out the weird and wonderful: from the amazing species with healing powers, to the beautiful but deceiving trees that smell surprisingly foul, to the remarkable species that have adapted to extreme environments. High interest with wide appeal, this series will stay with kids forever!

Buzz, buzz, buzz.... talk, talk, talk... snip, snip, snip! Welcome to the barbershop, the heart of our community.

Introduce emergent teen readers to the concept of a series, where each book leaves you wanting more. Each 64-page book is approximately two thousand five hundred words. Troy and Justin have been through a lot together. But Troy has had enough of street life. He cleans up his act. Finds a job. Takes classes at night. Justin is the same fun-loving guy he's always been. He hops from job to job. But he prefers mooching off his girlfriend. About to get dumped, Justin is glum. Then Troy suggests a road trip.