Clara MacCarald

"Explores the history and geography of Europe, including the countries located there, climate, natural resources, economy, and more! Includes landmark and animal profile special features"--

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

"Explores the superstition surrounding the curse of the evil eye, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Amazon.com.

"After police in Minnesota killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, in May 2020, protests spread across the country and even throughout the world. While most protesters were peaceful, violence also broke out at some protests. Rage and Protests Across the Country examines the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and how they affected the movement"--

Introduces the Battle of Gettysburg, places it in the context of the Civil War, and describes the events of the battle and its results.

"This book delves into the heroes and villain from mythological beliefs from all over the world"--

"Introduces readers to what agricultural waste is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research"--Amazon.com.

Energy flows all around you. It warms the air and powers our machines. In this book, readers in grades 4-9 will discover how power from the sun journeys to Earth's surface and back out to space. The sun's energy can be reflected, absorbed, used by plants and animals, given off, or trapped to warm the atmosphere. Learn how heat in the atmosphere is rising and what people can do about it. Earth's energy flow affects every living creature on the planet--including...

What will the weather do today? Learn about the methods people have developed to predict the weather, from looking at the sky to running models on a computer. Meteorologists use factors such as temperature, air pressure, and wind speed to determine whether to look out for a blizzard or a tornado. Weather prediction not only helps you plan your day, it can even save lives!

Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.