Kevin Cunningham

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

You probably use a pencil almost every day. Did you know that the 'lead' in pencil is really a mineral called graphite? And that China and Mexico are two countries with large graphite deposits? Read this book to learn more about how pencils are manufactured and how they end up in the hands of people in countries around the globe.

Did you know that popular cola drinks are bottled, produced, and sold in countries all over the world? Readers will be introduced to the history of cola drinks and learn how American cola companies produce their soft drinks and sell them worldwide.

Introduces readers to the training, skills, and duties required in the career of teaching. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"How did the president get elected? How did he gain support? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title." -- From publisher's website.

"How ald are the oldest maps ever found? The earliest known maps date back more than 3,000 years to ancient Egypt. Inside, you'll find: Why no flat map can be a perfect representation of Earth's surface ; A timeline, maps, photos--ans what ancient maps can teach us about the past ; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!" --Cover, p. 4.

This is a kids book about periods. It's normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important conversations about our bodies and empower the next generation, this book provides positive information about how periods work.