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Social media's explosive growth has come with many benefits but it has also resulted in significant risks including addiction, deception, and bullying. This series explores those risks and the challenges of addressing them. All books feature real-world accounts, fully-documented quotes, and clear, thoughtful narrative.
Within the life of a river can be found the history of a planet and people. These volumes take readers on a fascinating journey as they travel the length of the world's great rivers, exploring their history and prominence while revealing each region's people and culture. Each title features vibrant colour photography and numerous maps that complement the accessible text.
Take a trip from the source to the mouth of some of the worldÎs wildest rivers! This series plots the path of each river, describing major landmarks and activity along the way. On the adventure, readers will learn about the riverÎs importance to the wildlife and humans it supports through levelled text and crisp photos. Special features help readers explore details about the riverÎs formation, cultural highlights, present-day projects, and more!
For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environmental consequences were disastrous.Sibert honoree Patricia Newman and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan join forces t
The road trips in this series don't go quite as expected. To deal with problems ranging from natural disasters to personal drama, characters have to rely on their instincts and quick thinking.
Examine and appreciate the many ways in which people can create a family. This informative compendium goes beyond the basics of sexual reproduction to examine the diversity of medical and societal methods people use, including in-vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and more. Through scientific research, diagrams, and interviews with families, author Rachel Ginocchio provides a thoughtful and thorough examination of the possibilities available.
Robots have become a part of everyday life. They help soldiers, aid doctors with complex surgeries, search for disaster survivors, and race through the sky. Robot Innovations studies the unique challenges that engineers and designers face when creating these robots. Readers will learn how they use advanced technology to invent robots that are fun, useful, or even life-saving.
Learn about the history of robotics, the building blocks of a robot, the basics of coding, and more in these humorous, high-energy graphic novels. When soccer fanatic La Ion transfers to a new school, he only wants to find his next teammates. But a sign for a soccer club leads him to a robot soccer crew, with human students behind the controls. The mix-up draws La Ion into a rivalry with a club of battle-robot makers and a series of intense competitions. La Ion might join kicking and screaming,
Robots are used in many fields, from medicine to law enforcement. Readers explore the history of robotics in these fields through detailed main text and informative fact boxes. Vibrant, full-colour photographs depict these technological marvels, and the creative, immersive design of each volume captivates readers. In today's world, robots can be found in places as different as factories, war zones, and even space. What do these robots do, and what technological advances are being made to allow t
Take a front-row seat to watch robots and drones competing in exciting sportsCfrom racing and obstacle courses to soccer and sumo matches. Discover the gear, skills, and collaboration needed to bring these new sports to packed arenas around the world.