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(0)Natalie Hyde
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020].
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Read about unusual animal journeys around the world, from wandering saltwater crocodiles to invasive insect species and outbreaks of Australian plague locust. Interesting facts, unexpected outcomes, and human impacts on the journeys are highlighted."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020].
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
IG 1040L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From food to economic opportunities, the ocean contains a wealth of natural resources that humans around the world depend on. But as we use these resources, we can negatively impact the ocean. Luckily, people around the world are creating ways to use ocean resources sustainably, so they will be available for years to come. In this interesting title, read about sustainable resource use and how you can take action in your community"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
IG 940L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the climate to providing work opportunities and healthy food. Readers will also learn how human activity affects oceans and become familiar with the call for more sustainable ocean use"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
IG 980L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Climate change is one of the most serious threats to the world's oceans causing ecosystem damage, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification. This necessary title explores these effects and the worldwide efforts to reduce them. From youth leaders to global organizations, learn how people work together to protect the oceans from the effects of climate change - and get motivated to take action in your community"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Black Tuesday and the Great Depression explores the causes of the stock market crash in 1929 and the resulting Great Depression. For more than ten years the effects of October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, were felt not only in North America, but worldwide. Source material, including posters, political cartoons, books, interviews, and articles show the devastation of the resulting mass unemployment, epidemic real estate foreclosures, and crushing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1030L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, discussing the events that led to internment, what life in the camps was like, and what happened after people left them.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through a lens of primary sources, this fascinating book looks at the pivotal crisis of the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. The key leaders, including Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev, and John F. Kennedy are introduced, and the complexities of the crisis are covered including proxy wars and communication systems. Relations today between countries are examined to consider whether a new Cold War may be looming."--Back...