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Frozen pizza, microwaves, bicycles, video-game cartridges, and more ubiquitous objects in the lives of kids are all the product of inventors. The thematic volumes in the Brilliant People, Big

The Climate Change: Need to Know series explains how and why Earth’s climate is changing through thought-provoking text, informative fact boxes, and striking visuals. Each title covers a…

Each slim, attractive volume in this well-written series describes a different mythical creature. Large print makes for easy reading; both beginner and striving readers will feel welcomed.…

Want to learn what it takes to live well? Kids can read through these exciting titles to learn tips and tricks to have a healthier body and mind. Using a visual approach, readers can explore…

Each animal (plus one plant) is introduced primarily in terms of its crucial ecological role as a keystone species. In Sea Otters, for example, readers learn about the environmental…

Clearly organized text, fact boxes, and colorful images with informative captions support young readers in understanding a variety of aspects of climate change in this series. Although…

Looking for something to grab the attention of reluctant history students? Try this series that focuses on the odd and unusual. Readers can learn about the fake beards worn by Egyptian…

This series describes a wide range of historical topics and events, like decolonization, the Industrial Revolution, and war. Paragraphs are paired with color photos or art from history, with…

Brief introductions to various inventions and their inventors. It took Nicholas Appert 14 years to perfect his idea of canning. Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he…

The Wild Animal Families series (4 titles) takes young readers to different habitats to observe their animal groups. This entry opens by explaining why living in groups can be beneficial and…

Written in easy-to-understand text, Faust skillfully provides a framework for understanding one of the most highly controversial wars in history that began in 1955 and spanned almost 20…

People often think about the root causes of natural disasters after one occurs, but these titles ask readers to consider those causes right now. Looking at what one might do in the situation…