Science

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why There is Day and Night offers answers to their most compelling questions about the rotation of the earth. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to...

Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Throw Up offers answers to their most compelling questions about their rumbling tummy. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for...

Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Talk in My Sleep offers answers to their most compelling questions about that strange phenomenon. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their...

Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Cry offers answers to their most compelling questions about those salty tears. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge...

Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Giraffes Have Long Necks offers answers to their most compelling questions about this long-necked animal that uses its height to reach leaves at the very top of trees. Age-appropriate...

Young children are naturally curious about exotic animals. Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks offers answers to their most compelling questions about this large animal that uses its trunk to eat and drink. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos...

Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Camels Have Humps offers answers to their most compelling questions about this desert-dwelling animal that stores fat in their humps. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos...

Activities provide tips and instructions for organizing and presenting information to a group.

A tour of the Everglades and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Gulf of Mexico and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Puget Sound and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Colorado River and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Rio Grande and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Mississippi River and its surrounding area.

A tour of the Missouri River and its surrounding area.

A guide to what a transportation planner does and how to become one.

A guide to what an epidemiologist does and how to become one.

A guide to what a remote systems control engineer does and how to become one.

A guide to what an information security analyst does and how to become one.

A guide to what a geoscientist does and how to become one.

A guide to what a wind turbine services technician does and how to become one.

A guide to what a climate scientist does and how to become one.

A guide to what a hydrologist does and how to become one.

Surfing is not just a great summer sport; it also has amazing health benefits as well. Readers will learn more about the history of surfing, how to get started safely, and the various health benefits of the sport.

Whether you like speeding down snowy slopes or doing jumps and other tricks, snowboarding may be the sport for you. Look inside to find out more about this fast-growing sport and how it can help you stay healthy for life.

Whether you skateboard for transportation or like to hit the ramps at the local skateboard park, skateboarding is fun and can help you keep fit. Read this book to find out more about skateboarding and how it can help you stay healthy for life.

Mountain biking can be a fun and intense activity that pushes you to the limits. Readers will learn about how they can start their own mountain biking program and begin a lifetime of fitness.

Rock climbing can be the fun and exhilarating, and the best part is that it is an activity that also helps you stay healthy and fit. Students will learn more about how they can start climbing, the importance of good equipment, and the health benefits of...

A family dinner is a great way to reconnect with family members at the end of the day. Readers will learn how to make family dinnertime special and find out that math skills are essential to cooking healthy, nutritious meals.

Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices whether they are bringing lunch from home or buying lunch in...

Readers will learn that a good breakfast is essential to good health. Healthy breakfast options are discussed along with ways to use real world math to make smarter choices for breakfast!

Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Readers will learn about the health benefits of exercise and discover how they can use math to get the most from an exercise routine.

Making healthy and nutritious food choices can be a challenge in many restaurants. Readers will learn more about how to use their math skills to estimate portion sizes and select balanced meals from restaurant menus.

You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or...

From adjusting recipes to measuring ingredients, cooks use math skills every day. Readers will discover how preparing healthy meals for themselves and their families can be fun and practical way to use math!

Readers will discover some helpful hints that will help them make healthy choices at the grocery store. They will also learn how their math skills can help make grocery shopping easier.

Do I want it or do I need it? Readers will discover the kinds of questions that smart shoppers ask themselves, how to weigh their options and pocketbook, and how math can be part of shopping strategies that save time and money.

If you have ever wondered where your money goes, this book is for you. Readers learn how to set up a budget and stick to it. Basic math skills are reinforced through examples.

Readers are introduced to some basic investment options. Sample math problems help illustrate that investing can be a great way to increase your wealth over time.