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Young readers will learn about the Internet and how to safely use it. Full-page color photos demonstrate the ideas introduced, and practice exercises will help children hone their skills.
Computers "think" in terms of data and databases. In this simple text, readers find out exactly what that means in the world of technology. They take a first look at what data is and how computers use it to do all the things they can do. Using easy-to-follow examples, readers are introduced to the fundamental concepts of databases, how they are used in the real world, and how computers use them to find the information they need. Presented with eye-catching photographs, this book includes fast facts and a fun activity that will captivate readers as they build their knowledge of computers.
More than a great source of potassium, bananas are a common sight in any produce market. But where are they grown? Why are they so common? And what can you do once they start to turn brown? Young readers will learn all about this crop through simple text and full-color photos and will also discover some of the basic concepts of agriculture. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.
Recognized as the most complex organ in the human body, the brain controls everything from sight and memory to breathing and balance. With the help of this captivating book, readers learn about the many processes and activities having to do with the brain. They'll study the different parts that make it up. Easy-to-understand diagrams and enlightening activities help readers of many levels develop a stronger grasp on this important topic within the elementary science curriculum.
Every cell requires zinc in order to reproduce, you couldn't have been born without it. Zinc boosts brain activity, and is an essential trace element for humans, but it requires a delicate balance, being toxic in higher quantities. It is a component to sunblock, but can also protect skin against windburn and other irritations. Readers will explore every aspect of zinc, from how it contributes to health even prior to birth, to how it's inside every penny we spend.
Mammals take care of their young and live in groups, from a pride of lions to a passel of opossums, but even though mammals have features in common, the physical and behavioral adaptations of each species make them unique and interesting. This captivating text introduces readers to the characteristics that make an animal a mammal as well as the variations on that characteristic, such as the different kinds of body hair. Featuring color photographs and fast facts, it supports the Next Generation Science Standards core ideas through content about adaptation, ecosystems, and biodiversity. This book is an excellent addition to any animal library catering to young readers.
Through easy-to-follow text with full-color photos that correlate, students will learn about the concepts of tall and short using such topics as people, animals, and buildings. A Words to Know section at the beginning of the book helps students learn new vocabulary they will encounter in the text, while suggestions for other titles and websites encourage students to learn more.
This book reminds students that there are many ways to exercise. From walking to running, cycling to boxing, high-intensity interval training to swimming, this guidebook provides readers with a variety of cardiovascular training exercises. Students will receive sample exercises and stretches to add to their repertoire and learn about the importance of cardiovascular exercise. This book demonstrates the physical benefits, such as increased blood circulation, improved stamina, and stronger heart and lungs, that exercise has on the body.
As the world becomes more of a global community, air travel between states and countries is commonplace. Airports are playing an increasingly integral part of infrastructure in the United States and around the world. Through accessible text, readers travel to a time when airplanes landed on grassy fields, then move through the years to futuristic terminals featuring innovative technology. This captivating book takes a closer look at the airport industry and what it takes to operate millions of people in transit, featuring real-life examples, full-color photographs, and high-interest fact boxes.
An adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones, but there's much more to learn about the skeleton than just about bones. Your readers will learn interesting details including what bone marrow is and what joints do. They'll be instructed on different poses and exercises they can do to make sure their bones and joints stay strong and healthy.