Nonfiction

Trade is one of the oldest economic concepts that is applicable to all consumers. In this book, readers learn about how the buying and selling of goods is critical for the growth of an economy. Real-world examples of how trade has changed over time are...

Inflation is an economic issue that affects all consumers when prices for goods and services start to rise. In this book, readers learn about the causes and effects of inflation. Large-scale and real-life examples of inflation are also presented,...

Supply and demand is an economic relationship. When the supply of an item increases, the demand decreases and vice versa. In this book, readers learn about different factors, such as seasons and popularity, that affect the demand of a good. Real-world...

A supply chain is a network of people who work together across the globe to create a product that reaches a consumer. In this book, readers learn about the complexities of supply chains and the factors that affect them. Real-world examples of supply...

Working with money can be a career! This book delves into the Investing in the Future career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the cluster...

Working with nature can be a career! This book delves into the Cultivating Resources career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the cluster...

Making beautiful things can be a career! So can creating important experiences for others. This book delves into the Creating and Experiencing career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central...

Helping people in the community can be a career! This book delves into the Caring for Communities career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up...

Building and moving things can be a career! This book delves into the Building and Moving career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the...

It's never too early to start thinking about a career! This book is a general introduction to the National Career Clusters® Framework and its five main career clusters. n this elementary-friendly introduction to the world of work, readers are encouraged...

Working with money can be a career! This book delves into the Investing in the Future career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the cluster...

Working with nature can be a career! This book delves into the Cultivating Resources career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the cluster...

Making beautiful things can be a career! So can creating important experiences for others. This book delves into the Creating and Experiencing career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central...

Helping people in the community can be a career! This book delves into the Caring for Communities career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up...

Building and moving things can be a career! This book delves into the Building and Moving career cluster from the National Career Clusters® Framework. Readers will gain knowledge about the central focus and specific career titles that make up the...

It's never too early to start thinking about a career! This book is a general introduction to the National Career Clusters® Framework and its five main career clusters. n this elementary-friendly introduction to the world of work, readers are encouraged...

Video game designers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to create the games people nerd out on. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought...

Social workers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take care of people in their communities. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd...

Robotics engineers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep breaking new ground with robots. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd...

Plumbers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's water systems flowing. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to...

Logistics managers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's goods moving from place to place efficiently. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know...

Electricians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's power running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to...

Video game designers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to create the games people nerd out on. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought...

Social workers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take care of people in their communities. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd...

Robotics engineers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep breaking new ground with robots. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd...

Plumbers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's water systems flowing. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to...

Logistics managers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's goods moving from place to place efficiently. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know...

Electricians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's power running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to...

Our solar system is more than six billion years old. Scientists believe there was life on Mars four million years ago. Many people on Earth believe they are the only life forms in the universe but, with millions of undiscovered planets out there, can...

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, the head of our military operations. It's come under fire for keeping mysterious secrets under wraps--including possible proof of alien life. Find out what other...

We're not alone in the universe; Earth is just one tiny planet in the vast cosmos. Biologists are searching the skies for signs of life, from tiny microbes to supersmart sci-fi societies, discovering what else is out there lies just beyond the stars...

In 2017, a huge rocky formation was spotted moving through space, defying science's understanding of natural motion. Researchers called the rock 'Oumuamua. Two years later, a similar formation was found. Could the rocks have been made by intelligent...

This book describes how SWAT teams use their specialized skills to search dangerous places and arrest criminals. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex...

This book describes how stunt performers build the strength, skills, and stamina to do amazing physical feats that most people could only dream of. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible...

This book describes how police officers put their lives on the line to respond to emergencies and investigate crimes. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex...

This book describes how firefighters brave thick smoke, blistering heat, and other dangers to save people from fires and other disasters. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book...

This book describes how fighter pilots train to swoop, shoot, and soar at incredible heights and speeds. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors...

This book describes how ER doctors act quickly to save people during medical emergencies. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a...

This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict wildfires and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict tsunamis and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also...