Droughts are among the most destructive of natural disasters. This book explores the causes of droughts, the effects they have on people and the environment, and the ways people protect… More →
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Showcases stories from real-life earthquake survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of More →
Estación de policía (Police Station)
There's more to police work than arresting criminals! Developing Spanish readers learn about what goes on in a police station in this low-level search-and-find beginning… When police of More →
Examining Mass Shootings
The topics of gun control and gun laws are divisive ones for Americans, especially as firearm violence in the United States increases and death tolls rise. This nonfiction social studies… More →
Firefighters
Firefighters have arrived. They skillfully put out the flames! Firefighters are important workers who keep our communities safe. This title introduces readers to the job duties of… More →
Fire Station
When there's a fire, the firefighters come rushing in their fire trucks, but where do they go when they're done? The fire station of course! Developing readers learn about the fire station in More →
Fires: The Worst in History
While fire is a part of nature, it can quickly spiral into a deadly natural disaster. Fires have been growing in intensity and frequency due to climate change, making it more imperative than… More →
Floods: The Worst in History
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States, and it has happened in nearly every country worldwide. Climate change is causing flooding to become more intense and More →
Forensic Science
Forensic science is the collection and analysis of evidence to achieve scientific findings that can be used in a court of law or other legal proceeding. Popular forensic science fields… More →
Gender Violence
Gender violence is a challenging human-rights issue that affects people worldwide. This book explores the causes of gender violence, examines the history of gender violence, highlights where… More →
Earth's temperatures are on the rise. What's the cause of global warming, and what are the threats it poses? Explore the impact of global warming to life on Earth with easy-to-understand… More →
Holocaust Atrocities: Nazi Death Camps
The Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, sought to punish its enemies, as well as to exterminate Jews, Gypsies, and other groups deemed inferior, by starving, shooting, and gassing them in a… More →