Rissman, Rebecca

Color photographs and simple text describe mice and their behavior, habitat, and diet.

"Urban Farming helps readers trace the history of farming in urban areas, understand why we do it, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions"--Publisher.

"Helps readers trace the history of food processing, explore the science behind it, understand why we process food, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the organic food industry.

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different long-necked dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs with labels introduce words associated with things that families do.

Provides examples of cheers and chants for cheerleading as well as instructions and tips for creating their own.

"Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria spark World War I? How did a sinking ship and a telegram convince the United States to join the fight? How did patriotism and brotherhood motivate soldiers in the trenches? From the battlefields of France to the Russian Revolution, World War I: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind World War I from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes cat shows, including the groups that organize them, how they are run and judged, and how owners prepare for them.

"What messages do advertisers send to encourage consumers to buy their products? Asking Questions about Body Image in Advertising will help readers discern the messages, both overt and implied, that tell consumers to change the way they look to help them change the way they feel. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--From the publisher's web site.