Claudia Martin

The stakes are as high as the altitude in deadly mountain environments. Readers of this innovative book will push themselves to the peak of their critical thinking skills, creativity, and STEM abilities. Makerspace activities introduce readers to real-life scenarios of surviving on a mountain. A map and supply list serve as the base for their creative solutions to deadly problems. Fact boxes fully immerse readers in the mountain environment as they...

The violence that surrounds drug dealing and drug trafficking has decimated whole communities, and, in some cases, reshaped daily life in entire countries. This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it. The book includes firsthand stories, critical thinking questions, and a summative activity, all with the aim of showing the human toll of the drug economy.

Introduces the STEM skills that are necessary in order to survive on a desert island.

Introduces the STEM skills that are necessary in order to survive in a polar region.

From hurricanes and tornadoes to thunder and lightning, explore our world and discover the facts about all types of weather. Learn about why it rains, where the hottest and coldest places on Earth are and how the seasons affect weather. Packed with fascinating facts and amazing close-up photographs, you'll be an expert on your world in no time!

Rocks unlock the secrets of the past; every layer tells a new story about how the world and its inhabitants have evolved over the millennia. Fantastic photographs and entertaining facts bring geology to life in this accessible, informative book.

Packed with breath-taking full-color medical photography, dozens of detailed diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the ultimate reference guide to human biology - from bones and muscles to the brain. Learn how hard you heart works, why you sleep, what happens when you eat and more.

"Piles of paper towels wind up in landfills, plastic toothbrushes lose their use long before they leave Earth, and dish soap harms our underwater friends. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to cleaning waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple...

"Trees are chopped down to supply classrooms with paper, disposable pens pile high in landfills, and pollution from transporting ingredients for school lunches hangs in our air. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to school waste and join the battle to save Earth!"--

How are robots used in nature? Readers discover the answer to this question as they examine the complex relationship between technology and the natural world. This and other aspects of STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, are presented to readers through clear, informative text that aims to make challenging concepts easier to understand. Fact boxes provide readers with additional information, and vivid photographs keep and hold readers'...