This title examines how international adoption affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to improve international adoption policies and regulations, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science.

Defines electricity and shows how it is used in everday life, such as in powering appliances.

This title explores the life and career of Zendaya. Learn about Zendaya's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start and her rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular actor. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, enlightening quotations, a timeline, and an index.

"Meet Carl Sagan, known for his research on extraterrestrial life! Follow Sagan's story as he theorizes on the temperature of Venus's surface, works with NASA to build the Mariner 2, Viking I, and Viking II probes, and creates the popular PBS program Cosmos. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common...

"Readers can express their style in a big way through accessorizing with tiny wearables in this miniature fashion how-to guide."--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Siamese cats. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"This how-to series teaches young readers to create their own miniature decorating craft projects with simple steps and everyday materials"--

Stitch, weave, distress, and design with Cool Leatherworking Projects! Kids can learn how to sew a leather backpack pouch, sand and stretch leather into a medieval folder, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

An exploration of the history of famous accounts of extraordinary encounters with aliens, time travel, Bigfoot, and more. The scientific studies into unbelievable events.--