Extreme WeatherTeens explore the history of extreme weather affecting the world today to understand how our changing climate is creating bigger, more destructive storms, the costly effect of these superstorms, and how to stay safe after a natural disaster. Part of the Odysseys in Recent Events series Empower young people to become informed citizens with a journalistic view into the people, events, and issues affecting our world. Each volume takes a comprehensive

A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of squirrels

these books offer a look at ancient cultures from a child's point of view

The history of the National Football League's Green Bay Packers

Also featured is a simple activity using marbles

and habitat of bighorn sheep

and protected status of wild species in the world today

If books never surprised or shocked then we’d find the world filled with dull books creating dull brains in dull children

tips for finding materials in databases and on the shelves

Jane Yolen captures how Emily felt about her own life

Middle grade basketball fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of NBA’s Orland Magic with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses

including league championships won and star players such as Isiah Thomas

Middle grade basketball fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of NBA’s San Antonio Spurs with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses