Jane Lacey

The earliest civilizations grew up around rivers. Rivers were used to water crops, for transportation, and for bathing and drinking. These essential bodies of water are fascinating to learn more about, and this book presents readers with how important they are to people and animals. The main content combines Earth science, environmental science, and social studies in with age-appropriate language and topics including caring for a local river, erosion,...

Presents conservation questions and concepts for young readers to consider as they learn about environmental science.

When a child's parent remarries, that child gains a new parent, and often, new siblings. This can be a wonderful thing, but it can also come with its own unique set of challenges. This informative volume is designed to help readers navigate and learn from these challenges. Relatable stories are presented through the use of colorful illustrations and accessible text that readers of all ages will benefit from. This book is an essential addition to any...

Teaches young readers how to effectively deal with bullies and avoid giving in to peer pressure to bully others.

"It's astounding to think about how our lives would work without electricity. Luckily, we only realize the impact of electricity when the power's out! But this well-researched, at-level volume provides young scientists with an up-close look at electricity, exploring essential scientific topics such as batteries, circuits, conductors and insulators, electricity generation, and safety issues. After each topic's explanation, readers are invited to complete...

The human body is truly an incredible organism. This well-designed book will make readers reflect on their own body and how it works, focusing on curricular topics such as the body systems and the senses. Colorful diagrams and illustrations accompany the accessible text and the inspired activities, such as a model lung, a digestion diary, and a fingerprinting project, which highlight crucial concepts. Step-by-step instructions make each activity achievable...

Kids love activities of all kinds, and projects about sound are the perfect way to engage them in learning crucial curricular concepts such as vibration, reflection (echoes!), volume and pitch, and ultrasound. This engrossing book introduces sound topics, clearly explaining the information learners need to know and the facts that will make them say, "Wow!" Then, step-by-step instructions encourage them to review concepts while completing a related...

"No matter where you live in the world, weather affects your daily life. It may stop a soccer game, ruin a picnic, or allows you to go sailing! How does all that work? In this book, readers take a close look at the science of weather, including how forecasting works, precipitation, and the atmosphere of Earth. Hands-on activities throughout the book engage readers with the weather around them by making handmade instruments and even making their own...