Emilie Dufresne

Describes the game of volleyball, including the types of games, the terminology, the clothes and equipment, and the basic rules of the game.

"Learn all about the human body one fact at a time! Explore the body from head to toe-and everything in between. Along the way, you'll get to know the body systems that keep us alive and make us human. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!"--

Butterflies have always been eye-catching insects for young entomologists. Readers of this inviting and accessible volume are introduced to several kinds of butterflies and the unique markings and vivid colorings that have helped them adapt to their different habitats. After learning the rules of a responsible wildlife observer (including "keep your distance"), readers are encouraged to become field scientists by heading out into nature with a magnifying...

"Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out--river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this ... conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success story...

"Vincent van Goh was a post-impressionist painter, and so was Paul Cezanne! Readers learn all about these . . . post-impressionists in this book alongside a . . . gallery worker guide. The main features and techniques of post-impressionism are covered, and activities help readers create their own post-impressionist masterpieces! Including examples of . . . post-impressionist works, an explanation of what an art gallery is, and a quiz to aid in comprehension,...

As climate change continues to affect the earth, issues such as ice caps melting and sea levels rising have been in the spotlight more often. These changes in geography negatively impact humans, sea creatures, and other parts of the natural world. Through the well-researched main text on this science curriculum topic, readers are exposed to these effects of climate change and what is being done to keep the problems from getting worse. A helpful glossary,...

Discusses the impact of agricultural practices on the environment and ways that individuals can help prevent the effects of pollution.

Discusses the different types of environmental disasters, including industrial disasters, agricultural disasters, and biodiversity disasters.

"Do you smell that? Did you step in something? Eww, that's poo! Watch your step as you take a journey through the jungle to learn all about poo and the animals who make it!"--

"The seas and oceans of our planet are vast ecosystems filled with a huge variety of animals. This doesn't stop these creatures from becoming threatened due to global warming and human actions such as commercial fishing and pollution. This volume discusses the spectrum of threatened species and how sea creatures fit into it. Readers see the devastating results of human actions, including dead coral and an extinct species of seal. However, the text...