Rebecca Stefoff

This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the canal.

"Dams change the landscape, providing reservoirs of freshwater and even producing electricity. Discover the engineering behind dams" --

Introduces young readers to similes and metaphors, discussing the differences between the two and how to use them.

"An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and bestselling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire, Naomi Klein. Warmer temperatures. Fires in the Amazon. Superstorms. These are just some of the effects of climate change that we are already experiencing. The good news is that we can all do something about it. A movement is already underway to combat not only the environmental effects...

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of frogs and presents many different kinds.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of hummingbirds.

An overview of the history, geography, economy, government, people, and culture of Japan.

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of snakes and describes six different kinds.

Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the history of cultures that flourished along the Mediterranean Sea.