Upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading about the people who are responsible for marvels like the iPod, Google, “Toy Story”, Nintendo’s Mario and much more. The short biographies portray current leaders in a range of fields, including science, technology, entertainment and business. These creative role models offer meaningful lessons in the real-world importance of imagination and persistence. NEW Miles Davis: Legendary Jazz Musician 1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5034-8. Order #LML01410-253337. NEW Janet Guthrie: Indy Car Racing Pioneer 1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010 Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5050-8. Order #LML01410-253636. NEW Stephanie Meyer, Twilight Saga Author 1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5066-9. Order #LML01410-254159. Tim Burton: Filmmaker 1st Ed. 2007. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3556-7. Order #LML01410-227405. Helen Greiner: Co-founder of iRobot Company 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4404-0. Order #LML01410-245405. Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, Jawad Karim: YouTube Creators 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4270-1. Order #LML01410-243884. Jonathan Ive: Designer of the iPod 1st Ed. 2008. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3533-8. Order #LML01410-226940. Ken Kutaragi: PlayStation Developer 1st Ed. 2008. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3862-9. Order #LML01410-234923. Stephanie Kwolek: Creator of Kevlar 1st Ed. 2008. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4040-0. Order #LML01410-239897. John Lasseter: Pixar Animator 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4080-6. Order #LML01410-232875. Shigeru Miyamoto: Nintendo Game Designer 1st Ed. 2006. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3534-5. Order #LML01410-226941. Pierre Omidyar: Creator of eBay 1st Ed. 2008. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3864-3. Order #LML01410-234925. Larry Page & Sergey Brin: the Google Guys 1st Ed. 2008. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3863-6. Order #LML01410-234924. Shel Silverstein: Poet 1st Ed. 2006. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3555-0. Order #LML01410-227404. Satoshi Tajiri: Pokemon Creator 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4269-5. Order #LML01410-243872. Doris Taylor: Growing a Beating Heart 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4565-8. Order #LML01410-246038. Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook Creator 1st Ed. 2009. Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4566-5. Order #LML01410-246039. “Building on Ive’s own words about collaboration, the narrative emphasizes design as a team effort as it explains the evolution of some of Apple’s most interesting products.” — Booklist, December 15, 2007 on Jonathan Ive: Designer of iPod FULL COLOR Innovators KidHaven Press ™ » Grades 4–8 » Biography www.gale.com/greenhaven 87 Grades: 4-8 Book Size: 6" x 9" Page Count: 48-64 Library List: $28.25 per volume 20% off: $22.60 per volume
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Upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading about the people who are responsible for marvels like the iPod, Google, “Toy Story”, Nintendo’s Mario and much more. The short biographies portray current leaders in a range of fi elds, including science, technology, entertainment and business. These creative role models offer meaningful lessons in the real-world importance of imagination and persistence.
NEW Miles Davis: Legendary Jazz Musician1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5034-8.Order #LML01410-253337.
NEW Janet Guthrie: Indy Car Racing Pioneer1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5050-8.Order #LML01410-253636.
NEW Stephanie Meyer, Twilight Saga Author1st Ed. 2010. Ready Jun 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-5066-9.Order #LML01410-254159.
Tim Burton: Filmmaker1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3556-7.Order #LML01410-227405.
Helen Greiner: Co-founder of iRobot Company1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4404-0.Order #LML01410-245405.
Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, Jawad Karim: YouTube Creators1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4270-1.Order #LML01410-243884.
Jonathan Ive: Designer of the iPod1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3533-8.Order #LML01410-226940.
Ken Kutaragi: PlayStation Developer1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3862-9.Order #LML01410-234923.
Stephanie Kwolek: Creator of Kevlar1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4040-0.Order #LML01410-239897.
John Lasseter: Pixar Animator1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4080-6.Order #LML01410-232875.
Shigeru Miyamoto: Nintendo Game Designer1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3534-5.Order #LML01410-226941.
Pierre Omidyar: Creator of eBay1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3864-3.Order #LML01410-234925.
Larry Page & Sergey Brin: the Google Guys1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3863-6.Order #LML01410-234924.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook Creator1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4566-5.Order #LML01410-246039.
“ Building on Ive’s own words about collaboration, the narrative emphasizes design as a team effort as it explains the evolution of some of Apple’s most interesting products.” — Booklist, December 15, 2007 on Jonathan Ive: Designer of iPod
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KidHaven Press™ » Grades 4–8 » Biography
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Biography » KidHaven Press™ » Grades 4–8
Young Heroes FULL COLOR
This series inspires upper elementary and middle school students to see the hero-potential in themselves. Portraits focus on the life stories of young individuals who have distinguished themselves as activists or by demonstrating personal courage and ingenuity. The stories offer important civic lessons and are a great starting point for students to brainstorm ways they can make direct and positive impacts on the world.
Brittany and Robbie Bergquist: Cell Phones for Soldiers1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3866-7.Order #LML01410-234947.
Elizabeth Bloomer: Child Labor Activist1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3615-1.Order #LML01410-228949.
Matt Dalio: Founder of China Care1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3670-0.Order #LML01410-234149.
Ana Dodson: Advocate for Peruvian Orphanages1st Ed. 2009.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3865-0.Order #LML01410-234946.
Julia Butterfl y Hill: Saving the Ancient Redwoods1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3628-1.Order #LML01410-229198.
“ This tribute to a young activist from rural India, known as Jyoti, will leave readers impressed by her work establishing girls’ support groups, and open their eyes to the diffi cult issues facing many young Indians...this entry in the Young Heroes series provides an introduction to the activist for younger or less-able readers.” — Booklist, January 15, 2007 on Jyotirmayee Mohapatra: Advocate for India’s Young Women
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Ben and Jerry1st Ed. 2004.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-2611-4.Order #LML01410-196411.
George Washington Carver1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3160-6.Order #LML01410-221374.
E. B. White1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-2612-1.Order #LML01410-196412.
Laura Ingalls Wilder1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3159-0.Order #LML01410-221373.
This student-friendly series examines the fascinating life stories of some of the world’s most interesting innovators in science, the arts, technology and other fi elds. These short biographies inform and inspire young readers. Each book includes color photographs, an annotated bibliography, glossary and an index.
Inventors and Creators
KidHaven Press™/Lucent Books® » Grades 4–8 » Biography/History: World
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KidHaven Press™ » FULL COLOR Inventors and Creators
Genocide, intentional nuclear destruction, world war — what inspired such events and what was left in their wake? How Did It Happen? investigates these questions and others as it probes some of the major turning points in modern history. Encouraging readers to develop interpretive and critical thinking skills, this series combines primary source materials, full-color images, expert opinions and narrative explanation of the causes and effects of key economic, political and militaristic events in 20th-century history. Developed for research as well as casual reading, each volume in this generously illustrated series features primary source material from speeches, letters and diaries, historical photographs, personal accounts of people who participated in the events, and a chronology placing information in context.
Inventors and Creators
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The Cold War1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8603-9.Order #LML01410-198431.
The Great Depression1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8606-0.Order #LML01410-198434.
The Holocaust1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8607-7.Order #LML01410-198435.
The Rise of the Nazis1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8608-4.Order #LML01410-198436.
The Vietnam War1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8609-1.Order #LML01410-198437.
World War I1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8605-3.Order #LML01410-198433.
World War II1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8604-6.Order #LML01410-198432.
This beautiful six-volume set provides cultural and political overviews of life during the Middle Ages. These books also examine the infl uence Catholicism had during the period and how its reach extended beyond the church into education, politics and war. Each book features two-page spreads with rich color pictures and artwork from the era. Chronologies and insets offer lively, complementary information to the concise but comprehensive texts. Annotated bibliographies, websites, and a glossary are also featured in each volume.
Inventors and Creators
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Lucent Books® » Medieval Realms
Art and Architecture1st Ed. 2004.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8534-6.Order #LML01410-195030.
Death and Disease1st Ed. 2004.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-5901-8533-9.Order #LML01410-195000.
From the frightening to the fascinating, creatures from movies, mythology and maybe even real life come alive in the Monsters series. Authors describe the characteristics of each monster, its origins and its lasting appeal. Some volumes include fi rst-person accounts of sightings while others describe the techniques used to create monsters in movies and on television.
King Kong1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3585-7.Order #LML01410-227537.
“ While the fi rst chapter opens with a tongue-in-cheek warning, ‘Do not expect ever to see a phoenix. They are very rare,’ the volume goes on to recount the many ways that the mythical creature appears in ancient and contemporary culture. … The fi nal chapter explores the phoenix’s place in popular culture, from experimental cars to military missiles to the Phoenix Mars Lander, aptly named after the NASA
research mission ‘rose from the embers, or ashes, of previous missions to Mars.’ This entertaining volume will leave readers wondering where the phoenix might turn up next. Highly recommended for school and public libraries.” — Doug’s Student Reference
Room, July 2009 on Phoenix
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The Kraken1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3531-4.Order #LML01410-226900.
“ This fun series – short books about creatures from mythology, fi lm and television, popular culture and real life — now boasts 37 titles...aimed at fourth through eighth graders, the series uses a distinctive font for its titles and subheadings and each volume contains dozens of color photos and illustrations, a glossary of key terms and an annotated list of books and Web sites for further exploration.” — Doug’s Student Reference Room, July 2009
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KidHaven Press™ » Grades 4–8 » Myth
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Mystery » KidHaven Press™ » Grades 4–8
Mysterious Encounters FULL COLOR
Paranormal encounters fascinate young readers, and this exciting series is devoted to them. Heavily illustrated and clearly written, each book presents phenomena such as aliens, ghosts and werewolves. Eyewitness accounts are paired with alternative explanations and other elements of reasoning, accompanied by critical thinking sidebars, color photographs, illustrations and diagrams.
“ This series of short books about paranormal encounters draws from mythology, fi llm and television, popular culture and real life and now includes 28 titles.” — Doug’s Student Reference Room,
July 2009
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The Loch Ness Monster1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3519-2.Order #LML01410-226653.
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CHAPTER TWO
What Do IBelieve?
What make the Amish unique in today’s hec-tic world are not their religious beliefs. They
share core beliefs with Christians around the world,both Catholic and Protestant. What separates them ishow they incorporate those beliefs into everyday life.
Shared BeliefsLike other Christians, the Amish believe Jesus was theSon of God, and that he took human form to teachhumanity how to live. They also believe he died on thecross and was resurrected, returning to heaven to liveeternally as part of the Holy Trinity—God the Father,Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
The Amish consider the Holy Bible their most sacredtext, their source of religious principles. They believe itswriters were inspired by God, that the Bible is withouterror, and that its words should be interpreted literally.
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Mennonites. Conservatives—those who favored the oldways—were eventually called Old Order Amish. OldOrder Amish support strict obedience to a list of rulescalled the Ordnung, or Order, which tells them how todress, behave, and practice their religion.
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WHAT MAKES ME AMISH?
About 180,000 Amish live in the United States today, and 70 percent live in just three states, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The remaining population lives in communities scattered across eighteen other states.
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The Amish in America Today CHAPTER TWO
What Do IBelieve?
What make the Amish unique in today’s hec-tic world are not their religious beliefs. They
share core beliefs with Christians around the world,both Catholic and Protestant. What separates them ishow they incorporate those beliefs into everyday life.
Shared BeliefsLike other Christians, the Amish believe Jesus was theSon of God, and that he took human form to teachhumanity how to live. They also believe he died on thecross and was resurrected, returning to heaven to liveeternally as part of the Holy Trinity—God the Father,Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
The Amish consider the Holy Bible their most sacredtext, their source of religious principles. They believe itswriters were inspired by God, that the Bible is withouterror, and that its words should be interpreted literally.
1515
Mennonites. Conservatives—those who favored the oldways—were eventually called Old Order Amish. OldOrder Amish support strict obedience to a list of rulescalled the Ordnung, or Order, which tells them how todress, behave, and practice their religion.
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WHAT MAKES ME AMISH?
About 180,000 Amish live in the United States today, and 70 percent live in just three states, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The remaining population lives in communities scattered across eighteen other states.
ElkhartCounty
WayneCounty
HolmesCounty
LancasterCounty
INDIANA OHIO PENNSYLVANIA
LagrangeCounty
States with Amish communitiesIndiana counties with the largest Amish communitiesOhio counties with the largest Amish communitiesPennsylvania counties with the largest Amish communities
This series offers a vivid, practical discussion of the world’s major religions. Each book in the series examines the origins of a specifi c religion, its core beliefs, important rituals or customs and their meanings, holidays, and contemporary changes and challenges. Index and full-color photographs enhance all volumes in this series.
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in Kerala, India, regularly provides its waste sludgeto local farmers. Investigators took samples of thesludge and sent them to Great Britain for exami-nation. The tests revealed that the waste materialcontained many toxic metals, including cadmiumand lead. John Henry, a British expert on poisons,says the practice of using toxic waste for fertilizershould be banned immediately. He explains: “Theresults have devastating consequences for thoseliving near the areas where this waste has beendumped and for the thousands who depend on
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and absorb even higher concentrations of mercury.Predator fish, such as swordfish, barracuda, and tuna,are usually the most contaminated because their dietconsists of smaller fish that are often full of mercury.
In some areas of the world such as the Arctic,seals and other marine mammals are a major part ofpeople’s diet, along with fish. According to UNEP,the risks of mercury contamination are much higherin those areas than other countries. In Greenland, forinstance, mercury levels in fish and marine mam-mals are three times higher today than they weretwo centuries ago. As a result, more than 16 percentof the people living in northern Greenland haveabnormally high levels of mercury in their blood.
Toxic FarmingAlthough mercury and other heavy metals are mostcommon in fish, they can also find their way into farmcrops and livestock. One source is fertilizer that hasbeen made from toxic waste. A 2001 report by theCalifornia Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)states that this type of fertilizer is extremely harmfulbecause toxic substances contaminate the land.CALPIRG’s research involved testing 29 fertilizers from12 different states. The group found that the fertilizerscontained more than 20 heavy metals includingarsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. One fertilizerfrom Michigan also contained dioxins.
Toxic waste is used for fertilizers in other coun-tries as well. For instance, a carbonated-soda plant
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Mercury occurs naturally in the environment and is also emitted from such sources as coal-fired power plants.
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Sediment is filled with microscopic organisms.
Predator fish like swordfish are the most contaminated, since they eat fish that already harbor high levels of mercury.
Larger fish eat the smaller fish, accumulating even higher levels of mercury.
Small fish eat the organisms, absorbingthe mercury in them.Microscopic organisms
living in the sediment absorb the mercury.
People who eat a lot of fish have the highest mercury levels, which can lead to health problems.
Mercury settles in the sedimenton the bottom of bodies of water.
6Fish is caught for our tables.
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The Effects of MercuryMercury occurs naturally inthe environment and is alsoemitted from such sourcesas coal-fired power plants.
This series provides a balanced, largely science-oriented overview of issues affecting the environment. An index, glossary, and full-color photographs enhance all volumes in this series.
Water Pollution1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3667-0.Order #LML01410-234145.
“ An introductory volume for students investigating the concept of responsible travel to natural areas. Full-color photographs enhance the text.” — School Library Journal, May 2006 on Ecotourism
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in Kerala, India, regularly provides its waste sludgeto local farmers. Investigators took samples of thesludge and sent them to Great Britain for exami-nation. The tests revealed that the waste materialcontained many toxic metals, including cadmiumand lead. John Henry, a British expert on poisons,says the practice of using toxic waste for fertilizershould be banned immediately. He explains: “Theresults have devastating consequences for thoseliving near the areas where this waste has beendumped and for the thousands who depend on
How Serious Is the Problem? 17
and absorb even higher concentrations of mercury.Predator fish, such as swordfish, barracuda, and tuna,are usually the most contaminated because their dietconsists of smaller fish that are often full of mercury.
In some areas of the world such as the Arctic,seals and other marine mammals are a major part ofpeople’s diet, along with fish. According to UNEP,the risks of mercury contamination are much higherin those areas than other countries. In Greenland, forinstance, mercury levels in fish and marine mam-mals are three times higher today than they weretwo centuries ago. As a result, more than 16 percentof the people living in northern Greenland haveabnormally high levels of mercury in their blood.
Toxic FarmingAlthough mercury and other heavy metals are mostcommon in fish, they can also find their way into farmcrops and livestock. One source is fertilizer that hasbeen made from toxic waste. A 2001 report by theCalifornia Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)states that this type of fertilizer is extremely harmfulbecause toxic substances contaminate the land.CALPIRG’s research involved testing 29 fertilizers from12 different states. The group found that the fertilizerscontained more than 20 heavy metals includingarsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. One fertilizerfrom Michigan also contained dioxins.
Toxic waste is used for fertilizers in other coun-tries as well. For instance, a carbonated-soda plant
16 Toxic Waste
Mercury occurs naturally in the environment and is also emitted from such sources as coal-fired power plants.
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Sediment is filled with microscopic organisms.
Predator fish like swordfish are the most contaminated, since they eat fish that already harbor high levels of mercury.
Larger fish eat the smaller fish, accumulating even higher levels of mercury.
Small fish eat the organisms, absorbingthe mercury in them.Microscopic organisms
living in the sediment absorb the mercury.
People who eat a lot of fish have the highest mercury levels, which can lead to health problems.
Mercury settles in the sedimenton the bottom of bodies of water.
6Fish is caught for our tables.
2
1
7
5
3
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The Effects of MercuryMercury occurs naturally inthe environment and is alsoemitted from such sourcesas coal-fired power plants.
The Animals ATTACK! series appeals to young readers who are fascinated by true stories of adventure, danger and survival. Each book in the series presents compelling, real-life stories of people who have survived terrifying attacks by alligators, tigers, bears and a wide range of other animals. Each book also examines the circumstances that would cause animals to attack humans, how common these attacks are and the likelihood of survival.
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The Wonders of the World series covers topics of special interest to kids. What are the crop circles? In concise text, each book offers readers clear explanations of the topic and presents anecdotes that provide fascinating stories surrounding these wonders. In addition, kids interested in further study of the topic will fi nd relevant Web sites, a bibliography and index.
highly skilled builders, the Incaengineers. They built a canal totural spring on Mache Picchu
This set of fun and interesting books gives kids a look at how and why some animals perform important jobs for people. Each title explores how they are trained, what they do and where they go when they retire.
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Creatures That Glow1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-2340-3.Order #LML01410-195556.
Illness can be confusing, disturbing and painful — both emotionally and physically. This series presents a simple, clear, accurate picture of causes and treatments. It also examines how people often are able to manage and live with illness. Real-life examples and fi rst-person accounts help students empathize on these topics.
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The KidHaven Science Library introduces young readers to a wide array of inventions and natural phenomena that touch our lives today. Topics range from telescopes and computers to fossils and photosynthesis. Within each volume, readers will fi nd important concepts and ideas explained in clear, simple language, and illustrated with vivid examples. Each book includes a glossary, bibliography and full-color photographs.
Social Studies » Blackbirch Press™ » Grades 2–4
Children of the World
What is it like to live near the frigid Arctic Circle? How is life different in a more tropical South American climate? What does home mean for a child living among a nomadic African people? Children of the World is a series of original portraits connecting elementary students with their global peers. Each volume offers a current snapshot into the life of an individual child from a particular country, region or culture.
Arafat: A Child of Tunisia1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0289-2.Order #LML01410-194424.
Asha: A Child of the Himalayas1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0286-1.Order #LML01410-194421.
Avinesh: A Child of the Ganges1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0287-8.Order #LML01410-194422.
Ballel: A Child of Senegal1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0285-4.Order #LML01410-194420.
Frederico: A Child of Brazil1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0294-6.Order #LML01410-194429.
Ituko - An Inuit Child1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0282-3.Order #LML01410-194417.
Kradji: A Child of Cambodia1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0548-0.Order #LML01410-220566.
Leila: A Tuareg Child1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0545-9.Order #LML01410-220569.
Madhi: A Child of Egypt1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0288-5.Order #LML01410-194423.
Thanassis: A Child of Greece1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-4103-0284-7.Order #LML01410-194419.
“ These attractive titles have immediate “pick-me-up” appeal. The covers feature a full-color photo of a child from the featured country. Inside, readers fi nd a political map of the world with the area in focus outlined and a few basic facts about it. The books function like photo albums with good-quality, well-captioned color photographs being the most prominent feature of each spread. The brief accompanying
texts offer information about the child’s home life and culture.” — School Library
Journal, October 2005 on Asha: A Child of Himalayas
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Each book in the Dinosaur Profi les series examines the fossils, where they were found, and where they are displayed. Each book also includes a brief overview of the dinosaur eras, as well as a discussion of how dinosaurs became extinct.
In clear, understandable writing, each book describes a dinosaur’s appearance, behavior, and the challenges it faced in daily life, such as hunger, thirst and dangerous enemies.
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Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 7.5" x 9" Page Count: 32 Library List:$24.90 per volume
Get elementary students hiking through the vegetation outside their classroom walls and beyond! This extremely visual, six-title set connects students with nature’s infi nite variety, from spiny cactuses that thrive in the desert to giant redwoods wider than a road. A great resource in both the classroom and library, this complete set examines the ways plants make food, reproduce, defend themselves and connect with other forms of life. For example, how people make use of plants, as well as the relationship between plants and animals and between plants and the rest of the environment.
Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 8” x 11” Page Count: 24 Library List:$24.90 per volume
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Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 9" x 7" Page Count: 32 Library List:$25.70 per volume
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From Barbs on a Weed to Velcro1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3118-7.Order #LML01410-220689.
From Boxfi sh to Aerodynamic Cars1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3609-0.Order #LML01410-228542.
From Fish Gills to Underwater Breathing1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3608-3.Order #LML01410-228541.
From Gecko Feet to Sticky Tape1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3489-8.Order #LML01410-226356.
From Lizard Saliva to Diabetes Drugs1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3487-4.Order #LML01410-226354.
From Penguin Wings to Boat Flippers1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3386-0.Order #LML01410-224402.
From Spider Webs to Man-Made Silk1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3124-8.Order #LML01410-220695.
A big, ugly, poisonous lizard lives in parts of the Ameri-can Southwest. It is called the Gila monster. Gila mon-sters have the remarkable ability to eat huge meals andthen go for months before eating again. They can do thisbecause of an unusual substance in their saliva, or spit.
John Eng, a scientist and medical doctor, was fas-cinated by Gila monster saliva. He was trying to dis-cover hormones in animals that could be used in newmedicines for people. Hormones are special chemicalsthat keep certain body organs working properly in an-imals and people. Eng thought there must be a hor-mone in Gila monster saliva that let them eat sostrangely and still stay healthy. He believed such a hor-mone might be useful as a medicine for people.
Dangerous LizardsGila monsters are desert creatures with bumpy, black andorange skin. They live in parts of Nevada, New Mexico,
CHAPTER 1
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The GilaMonster
The rough-skinned Gila monsterlives in the deserts of thesouthwestern United States.
A big, ugly, poisonous lizard lives in parts of the Ameri-can Southwest. It is called the Gila monster. Gila mon-sters have the remarkable ability to eat huge meals andthen go for months before eating again. They can do thisbecause of an unusual substance in their saliva, or spit.
John Eng, a scientist and medical doctor, was fas-cinated by Gila monster saliva. He was trying to dis-cover hormones in animals that could be used in newmedicines for people. Hormones are special chemicalsthat keep certain body organs working properly in an-imals and people. Eng thought there must be a hor-mone in Gila monster saliva that let them eat sostrangely and still stay healthy. He believed such a hor-mone might be useful as a medicine for people.
Dangerous LizardsGila monsters are desert creatures with bumpy, black andorange skin. They live in parts of Nevada, New Mexico,
CHAPTER 1
6
The GilaMonster
The rough-skinned Gila monsterlives in the deserts of thesouthwestern United States.
This series shows the concrete relationships between science and nature and daily life. Each heavily illustrated volume tells a story of biomimicry, how scientists and inventors have tried to imitate something in nature in an effort to create better, stronger, safer tools and processes for everyday life. Students will appreciate the vivid imagery in both text and visuals, while teachers will love the suggestions for further reading.
Studying world cultures has never tasted so good! A delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations and customs. A Taste of Culture offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. Specifi cally prepared for upper-elementary and lower-middle school students, each volume in this series introduces a country and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, recipes, customs, eating habits and food sources.
NEW Foods of Australia1st Ed. 2010. Ready Feb 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4812-3.Order #LML01410-250436.
NEW Foods of Egypt1st Ed. 2010. Ready May 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4843-7.Order #LML01410-250737.
NEW Foods of Kenya1st Ed. 2010. Ready Apr 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4813-0.Order #LML01410-250437.
NEW Foods of Scandinavia1st Ed. 2010. Ready Mar 2010.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-4814-7.Order #LML01410-250438.
Foods of Brazil1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3773-8.Order #LML01410-234466.
Foods of the Caribbean1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3774-5.Order #LML01410-234467.
Foods of China1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3031-9.Order #LML01410-198369.
Foods of Ethiopia1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3775-2.Order #LML01410-234468.
Foods of France1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3032-6.Order #LML01410-198370.
Foods of Germany1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3554-3.Order #LML01410-227403.
Foods of Greece1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3033-3.Order #LML01410-198371.
Foods of India1st Ed. 2007.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3553-6.Order #LML01410-227402.
Foods of Iran1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3453-9.Order #LML01410-225479.
Foods of Italy1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3034-0.Order #LML01410-198372.
Foods of Japan1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3035-7.Order #LML01410-198373.
Foods of Mexico1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3036-4.Order #LML01410-198374.
Foods of the Philippines1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3454-6.Order #LML01410-225480.
Foods of Russia1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3538-3.Order #LML01410-226971.
Foods of Spain1st Ed. 2008.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3539-0.Order #LML01410-226973.
Foods of Thailand1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3037-1.Order #LML01410-198375.
Foods of Vietnam1st Ed. 2006.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3452-2.Order #LML01410-225478.
“ These titles offer easy, delicious recipes (some with as few as two ingredients) and insights into the cultures that produced them. Each volume is well researched, and culture and food go hand-in-hand. Each title ends with a metric conversion chart and extensive chapter notes. Clear, large full-color photographs spice up the texts. The language is inviting and not overly challenging, and each book could be used for reports on culture as well for cooking. These tasty books, especially the more obscure Ethiopian title, will be appreciated in most libraries.” — School Library Journal, May 2008
FULL COLOR A Taste of Culture
KidHaven Press™ » Grades 2–6 » Multicultural
Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 7" x 9" Page Count: 64 Library List:$28.25 per volume
The creepy crawlers and fl ying critters that populate the bug world come alive in the Bugs series. Clear explanations and vivid examples of primary characteristics, life cycles, homes and eating habits captivate readers as they explore the fascinating world of bugs.
Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 9” x 7” Page Count: 32 Library List:$25.70 per volume
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Exploring the Human Body FULL COLOR
Exploring the Human Body introduces students to various components of their own human body. The colorful volumes in this high-quality series build signifi cant connections, for example: how proper nutrition relates to the actual function of the digestive system, and why sleep is integral to the activities of the brain and nervous system. Each volume offers clear, simple narrative, dedicated to a single system.
Grades: 2-6 Book Size: 7” x 9” Page Count: 32 Library List:$25.70 per volume
Guns and violence, divorce, drugs, terrorism and eating disorders are among the many issues that touch the lives of so many of today’s children. Understanding Issues anticipates the questions children have about these uncomfortable topics and examines them in language they can understand.
Grades: 4-8 Book Size: 6” x 9” Page Count: 48 Library List:$27.00 per volume
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The Brain and Nervous System1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3018-0.Order #LML01410-198356.
The Heart and Circulation1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3019-7.Order #LML01410-198357.
The Lungs and Breathing1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3020-3.Order #LML01410-198358.
Reproduction and Growth1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3021-0.Order #LML01410-198359.
The Skeleton and Muscles1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3022-7.Order #LML01410-198360.
The Stomach and Digestion1st Ed. 2005.Lib. ISBN: 978-0-7377-3023-4.Order #LML01410-198361.
Understanding Issues
Students also gain an understanding and appreciation for literature while teachers may enhance their multicultural and tolerance lessons as well as history and reading strategies. Key themes and concepts include: Understanding the relationship between topography and how people live and work; understanding what a community is and how it functions; understanding and appreciating different communities; understanding and appreciating different cultures; understanding and appreciating individuals as part of a larger culture; comparing other cultures and communities to one’s own.
A World of Communities: Teacher’s Guide2nd Ed. 2009. 64 pp.PB ISBN: 978-1-41030-748-4.Order #LML01410-243784.
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A World of Communities: Student Activity Book2nd Ed. 2009. 48 pp.PB ISBN: 978-1-41030-747-7.Order #LML01410-243783.
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A World of Communities: Student Edition2nd Ed. 2009. 112 pp.Lib. ISBN: 978-1-41030-745-3.Order #LML01410-242708.
With chapters taking readers from England and South Africa to Puerto Rico and Turkey, these engaging volumes integrate skill-building elements in map reading and geographical literacy, and interpretation of visual information.
FULL COLOR A World of Communities
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