Learn about the world s freshwater shortage with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explains Earth s water crisis and includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help. It also covers essential concepts such as problem-solving and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore global citizenship, conserving water, and climate change.

You’ve been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You’re holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other dazzling crystals too!

In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship’s charts were found scattered, and crew members’ belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the crew? Explore the theories behind the crew’s disappearance and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

Did you know ordinary citizens can make laws? Learn how laws change across state lines and how ordinary people can make state and local laws. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like civic duty and democracy. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore the importance of petitions, ballots, and voting. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a Civics in Action activity designed to get students thinking and talking about social issues.

You stare at the side of a cliff face near the sea. Suddenly, you notice a spiral outline in the rock. You have found an ammonite fossil! You are filled with awe as you think about how this shelled sea animal might have lived millions of years ago. Find out how fossils form, where they can be found and about some of the most amazing fossil discoveries. Then learn how you can find fossils too!

In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship’s charts were found scattered, and crew members’ belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the crew? Explore the theories behind the crew’s disappearance and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

Do you like trying new hair and make-up products? Are you always the first of your friendship group to wear new trends? Then you might be on track to become a social media style influencer. Learn how your original takes on fashion could translate into a career by exploring the economics and business skills behind influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.

You’ve been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You’re holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other dazzling crystals too!

Have you dreamed of making money by playing video games? Getting paid to show off your gaming skills online sounds like an awesome career, but it takes more than just game skills. Learn about the basic business skills and economics behind this career in influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.

You stare at the side of a cliff face near the sea. Suddenly, you notice a spiral outline in the rock. You have found an ammonite fossil! You are filled with awe as you think about how this shelled sea animal might have lived millions of years ago. Find out how fossils form, where they can be found and about some of the most amazing fossil discoveries. Then learn how you can find fossils too!

In science fiction, hoverboards let people defy gravity and hover from place to place. How could a vehicle such as that be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and cutting-edge technology. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!

In this multicultural picture book, Lucky and his best friend are celebrating Holi the spring Festival of Colors in India. Their color-throwing competition leads them through the city where they throw water balloons and powder in a colorful free-for-all. Back at Lucky s house, the winner will enjoy the biggest sweet. Children will love the colorful illustrations and culturally authentic story as they learn about a tradition that brings families and communities together.

Diwali is about celebrating! It honours the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Do you like trying new hair and make-up products? Are you always the first of your friendship group to wear new trends? Then you might be on track to become a social media style influencer. Learn how your original takes on fashion could translate into a career by exploring the economics and business skills behind influencer marketing, all while staying safe online.