Izzi Howell

Earth's waters are brimming with curious creatures! This playful book focuses on the world of fish – and readers will be surprised how diverse these fish can be! Captivating photographs of leafy sea dragons, elegant eagle rays, foreboding sharks, and other strange fish create an immersive reading experience. Fact boxes allow readers to interact with fun facts and cool questions. They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, and other...

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today"--

Ferocious alligators, slithering snakes, and majestic sea turtles are all members of the diverse reptile family! Readers of this fascinating book will meet these and other incredible reptilian creatures. Amazing full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the world of reptiles, from battling komodo dragons to a green basilisk sprinting across water! Readers will learn about important life science topics such as habitats, animal classification,...

Ostriches can't fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour! What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out! They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end...

Pollution is easy to spot: a soda can on the side of the road, an old tire in someone's yard, or flyers that have been blown into the park by the wind. But litter is just a part of it. Air pollution and light pollution are problems too! Citizen scientists are sometimes the perfect people to observe and measure it. In this volume, readers are introduced to many kinds of pollution, how they harm Earth, and ways they can get involved in cleaning it up....

Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing--these five senses help human beings and other animals interpret and interact with their surroundings. Guided by engaging photographs and manageable text blocks, readers will learn the ways each sense works for humans and animals. Their knowledge is put to the test with questions, and the answers can be found at the end of the book. There's no doubt readers' senses will be engaged with this volume about important...

What makes a bird, a bird? They're beaks look different because different kinds of birds eat different things. They have wings, but some kinds don't fly. In this book, readers learn both by reading information about birds, but also by observing birds they see in their community! Five activities show readers ways they can be citizen scientists by tracking bird species as well as their adaptations and habitats. Additionally, readers can find suggestions...

Each person (and animal) has a body, but what steps should you take in order to make sure your body is healthy? This volume explores the various ways animals and humans can take care of their bodies, including exercising and eating nutritious foods! Through vivid pictures and manageable text, readers can learn essential ways of growing strong and healthy. They also can further their knowledge of scientific concepts, especially those having to do with...

Prejudice takes many forms: sexism, racism, and ageism. It can be intolerance to those with different religions, bodies, sexual preference, or gender identity. Additionally, prejudices can sometimes be hard to identify in one's self since they are often formed from the society in which we live. This book is an essential part of any young reader's library. The main text not only explains common kinds of prejudice, but also teaches age-appropriate ways...

Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages? These periods, stretching from the first ancestors of modern humans to the start of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, was a time of amazing developments. Find out how making fire and tools, farming the land, and writing down symbols to communicate transformed society and had a lasting impact on the way we live today.