"How Do They Grow?" is a series that shows how baby animals change as they grow to become adults. This series follows the science curriculum for Key Stage 2 looking at life processes and living things, where pupils are required to be taught that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce. Colour photographs show the animals at ...
This is the first book-length presentation and defense of a new theory of human and machine cognition, according to which human persons are superminds. Superminds are capable of processing information not only at and below the level of Turing machines (standard computers), but above that level (the "Turing Limit"), as information processing ...
"How Do They Grow?" is a series that shows how baby animals change as they grow to become adults. Find out abou the life cycle of a dog, from when a puppy is born until it beocmes an adult and eventually has puppies of its own. This guide has minimal text to ensure that the information is conveyed in an accessible and age-appropriate way. It ...
Readers follow Zack as he gets ready for school, works on homework, and plays soccer. Learn what some of the most common allergy triggers are, and what Zack does to avoid these allergens and lessen their adverse effects.
This new multicultural series examines life in other countries, enabling children to get an idea of what it is like in other parts of the world. Includes information on items native to each country, a map, glossary, index, and a reading list. Full-color photos.
This series provides straightforward information on issues that young people face during their teenage years. Thought-provoking questions and firsthand information from other young people help readers form their own opinions and make informed personal choices in their lives.
Follow a day in the life of Becky, a young girl with diabetes. Learn how Becky tests her blood sugar level, what foods she can eat, and what happens when she feels the effects of her illness.
Current scientific theories and the latest technology are a prism through which the secrets of past civilizations and nature are viewed. The reader learns that, nevertheless, many mysteries remain unsolved. Full-color art and photographs.
With a mix of bright photos and a child-friendly design, this simple, and approachable look book explains asthma to young readers.. Each book teaches how to recognize symptoms and asthma attacks from mild to extreme. It illustrates what happens on doctor and hospital visits, and suggests appropriate healthy habits. Ultimately the book teaches ...
Exploring the world of food, diet and disease, eating disorders, farming, food production and biotechnology this book looks at changes in eating habits and the differences between diets in the West and the East, and between developed and developing countries. It sets out arguments for and against genetic engineering and irradiation of food, and ...
The teenage years are a time for trying new things, and some teens experiment with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. They may be curious or want to fit in. And they may not know that drug use is linked to many negative effectslong-term addiction, health problems, school failure, violence, and even suicide. Learn about the dangers of smoking, ...
The earliest peoples in history found they could eat wild plants and soon learned to grow vegetables from seeds. Today, we can choose from a huge variety of different vegetables, which add flavour and colour to our diet. This book will tell you about how vegetables are grown, how they are cooked and some of the most popular vegetable dishes from ...
Readers learn how young Aneil avoids the foods that trigger his allergic response--checking food labels carefully--and what he would do if faced with an allergic reaction.
When a child is learning to read, every word counts. The Lightning Readers series is perfect for developing readers because it takes this into account. Unlike other leveled readers' programs, each book in this innovative, new series has a limited vocabulary of 150 words or less to give readers practice with essential sight words. Plus, the books ...
Each year, millions of young people purposely harm themselves by cutting, burning, scratching, or bruising their bodies. Self-injury is their secret way of dealing with strong feelings of anger, shame, frustration, and hopelessness. Some children and teens are so overwhelmed by difficult emotions or events that they desperately seek a way out. ...
This leveled-reader series provides a colorful introduction to countries and cultures around the world. Perfect for reports, each book presents an exciting overview of the featured country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyles. Clear, easy-to-follow text is coupled with large, vibrant, full-color photographs, multiple maps, and a ...
Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.
From the FOOD series, a title which explores the history of everyday foods, revealing when and in what part of the world they were first eaten. Offers an insight into the cultures around the world whose staple diet is rice, introducing step-by-step rice dishes to prepare.
This leveled-reader series provides a colorful introduction to countries and cultures around the world. Perfect for reports, each book presents an exciting overview of the featured country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyles. Clear, easy-to-follow text is coupled with large, vibrant, full-color photographs, multiple maps, and a ...
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