You probably know that electricity powers your computer and other electronics. But what is electricity? How does it work and where does it come from? Scientists have been asking questions about electricity for centuries. Does it come from frog muscles? Can magnets create electricity? How could people harness the energy from gas or wind to power devices far away? Scientists have asked all these questions and more, and they've conducted countless experiments...

Every battle has two sides, and the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Union, and then read the perspective of the Confederates. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this event.

Wash Your Hands With Me is a rhyming story with a step-by-step guide to washing hands in a fun, rhythmic and entertaining way. It teaches kids when to wash their hands, reinforces the steps and builds an effective handwashing routine, so they have sparkly CLEAN HANDS! A fun filled adventure with whimsical illustrations and an excellent resource that parents, car givers and teachers will love to read aloud and children will enjoy hearing again-and-again!...

This urgent title examines the typical climate of the Ohio Valley, how climate change is affecting it, and ways the region can fight against and adapt to the climate emergency. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels...

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings, and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from US Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information,...

Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! The nonfiction reader, Florida in the Early 20th Century: Boom and Bust, portrays what life was like in Florida during the beginning of the twentieth century. This resource provides informational text that covers history, economics, and other social studies topics for students. Used in the classroom or at home, this book is aligned with state standards and strengthens...

¿Sabías que el mismo viento que te revuelve el cabello puede usarse para generar energía? Pero, ¿cómo exactamente se aprovecha el viento? ¿Y cuál es el efecto sobre el medioambiente? Lee este libro para aprender todo sobre la energía eólica. Did you know that the same wind that messes up your hair can be used to create energy? How exactly do you harness the wind? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find out all about...

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects...

The nineteenth century was a time of huge growth and prosperity for California. Although the Gold Rush lasted only seven years, California provided other opportunities for those who emigrated there in search of a better life. This Interactiv-eBook focuses on the history of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno, and the people and events that influenced their transformations from small towns to booming cities. This nonfiction text builds...

Counting to 10 in 10 languages is made easy with this global snapshot of Los Angeles, California. Featuring the numbers in the 10 most common languages spoken in LA-including English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian, Korean, Tagalog, Italian, Vietnamese, and Japanese-One to Ten L.A. captures the most iconic images of one of the most diverse cities in the world.