Kathryn Hulick

This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Many plants and animals depend on coral reefs for shelter and food. Coral reefs also prevent coastlines from eroding by acting as a barrier against waves. Find out more in Coral Reefs.

Starting with little more than bones and rock, scientists have pieced together an amazing array of details about the lives of dinosaurs. The Science of Dinosaurs digs into the science behind some of prehistory's biggest, deadliest, and most fascinating creatures. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

With an ever-growing need to engage young women in science and tech, Kimberly Bryant saw a lack of tech programming for girls of color. So, in 2011, the engineer and entrepreneur founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit with the tagline imagine, build, and create. Readers will learn how these same principles informed Bryant s own rise as a pioneering African American tech innovator and be inspired by her determination to expose young minds to STEM fields....

Examines the current status of the field of artificial intelligence, including recent work and new technological developments, and discusses noted individuals and controversial issues.

"North Korea Today covers the history of the secretive nation and its leaders, North Korean weapon and missile development programs, and the government's efforts to seize Western tourists and journalists as hostages."--Amazon website.

The nations of South America share a continent, if not all of the same cultural traditions. Yet they are bound by a variety of connections, including a long history of native traditions mixing with those brought by European colonialism. When people from South America emigrate, they carry those traditions with them. Inside, see how food, family, and dining have helped cement the bonds between immigrants and their homelands, and how those traditions...

Everyone makes mistakes, but they're not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in exploration have gone down in history and will never be forgotten.

You can find a Chinese restaurant in almost every city in the world. That's in large part due to Chinese people who have left behind their homeland to start new lives elsewhere. Inside, read the story of how Chinese people brought their long traditions of food with them to America and other nations, and how they used those family traditions to stay connected to their homeland. No matter where they come from, people living together have a long history...

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...