Robyn Hardyman

"Food is a very important part of life, but many people around the world spend their days hungry and malnourished. How can this problem be solved? Men and women around the world have come up with creative ways to feed the planet, and readers are sure to be captivated by the tales of their discoveries and inventions."-- Grade 6.

Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives. The main text, which supports essential STEM curriculum topics, is...

Discusses innovations in managing the energy crisis, including alternative sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to origami ocean animals. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami farm animals. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami aircraft. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami jungle animals. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

The major participants of World War II are familiar to most young historians, but less well known are the many causes of this bloody conflict. Among them is the treaty that ended World War I, originally meant to keep Germany from becoming a world power again. This and other surprising facts await readers of this notable volume, which discusses not only the causes of the war, but also the significant battles and eventual conclusion. Carefully selected...

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Includes photographs and artwork of integral events and people involved in this terrible war, and the describes the lessons it taught us.

What could be worse than embalming a dead body? Being buried with it! Some pharaohs and wealthy Egyptians insisted their servants be buried with them to serve in the afterlife. Other jobs of the time were less deadly, but smellier! Readers learn a lot about ancient Egyptian society as they're introduced to the un-savory tasks of slaves, peasants, and others. Full-colour images showcase archaeological evidence of these gross jobs, and interesting sidebars...