Energy comes from many sources and is used in many different ways. Young readers will learn what energy is, where it comes from, how humans have harnessed energy in order to better their lives over the years, and why conserving energy is so important. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these...

Long ago, a Chinese emperor challenges the children of his kingdom to show him the greatest power in the world, and all are surprised at what is discovered.

Provides access to the presidential powers thru a wide diversity of opinions, also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussions and individual interest.

An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job....

Five high school kids discover that they have been granted supernatural abilities, and when they learn that the world is under the threat of being obliterated by aliens, they band together to protect it.

"Returning home after a power-plant accident, Maggie and Jordan discover something is very wrong and as friends and family morph into terrifying strangers, their search for the truth puts them in the crosshairs of a sinister presence."--