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Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with 17 percent of children aged two to 19 classified as obese. If you are obsese, it is likely people have told you to lose weight. But it's not always that simple. The causes of obesity are complex--everything from genetics to environment to lifestyle choices can play a part. Teens with obesity face an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. At the same time, they often...
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Living with Scoliosis features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with scoliosis during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography,...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a study of the physical forces at work during a gymnastics competition, exploring the science of how gymnasts jump, flip, and spin in their performances.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
770L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portrait ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of the scientific method and describes each of its components, which include making observations, asking questions, creating hypotheses, running experiments, and looking for patterns in the results.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"At opposite ends of the Earth, the polar regions could not be farther apart. And yet the animals who live in the Arctic and Antarctica have a lot in common. They have adapted to live in the world's harshest environments, surviving extreme cold and continuous days of darkness. In this beautiful book, author L.E. Carmichael and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler take readers on a journey to explore the animal adaptions that make life possible in these...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015].
Lexile measure
1230L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title presents the history of forensics. Vivid text details how early studies of toxic chemicals and firearm analysis led to modern scientific crime solving techniques. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2012].
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explains the life stages of the locust and discusses its migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats that the locust may face on its migration" --
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2012].
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explains how wildebeest live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats wildebeest may face on their migration" --
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"The boreal forest is our planet's largest land biome. A scarf around the neck of the world, it spans a dozen countries, from Canada to the mountain peaks of Japan. Parts of the biome are so remote, few humans have ever seen them. But the forest plays a vital role on our planet. It is home to an incredible diversity of species. Its trees clean our air, and its wetlands clean our water. Known as a "carbon sink," the biome plays an important role in...
