Sanchez, Anita

"Did you know that penguins are the fastest-swimming birds on the planet? How about that their tuxedo-like coloring actually helps them keep their bodies at just the right temperature? Or that the biggest penguins of all, Emperor penguins, can dive deep into the water, holding their breath for almost half an hour? Perfect for all animal lovers--and penguin fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a penguin expert! Where are penguins found? What's it like to be a penguin? Why are penguins endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Read this book and find out how you can help save the penguins! Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun penguin facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save penguins from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library." --.

"Tells the story of glaciers--the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it . . . readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital role that they play in regulating our planets temperature and connecting our ecosystems . . . will introduce kids to the 'what' the 'how' and the 'why' of climate change, exploring what will happen to our planet, and to us if the glaciers keep disappearing"--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of seaweed's role in marine ecosystems and climate change solutions"--Provided by the publisher.

"Arrested? For teaching? John Scope's crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic--evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin's theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted to challenge the law, and businessmen smelled opportunity. But no one imagined the firestorm the Scopes Trial would ignite--or the media circus that would follow. As reporters, souvenir-hawking vendors, angry protestors, and even real monkeys mobbed the courthouse, a breathless public followed the action live on national radio broadcasts. All were fascinated by the bitter duel between science and religion, an argument that boiled down to the question of who controls what students can learn--an issue that resonates to this day. Through contemporary visuals and evocative prose, Anita Sanchez vividly captures the passion, personalities, and pageantry of the infamous 'Monkey Trial,' highlighting the quiet dignity of the teacher who stood up for his students' right to learn"--From the publisher's web site.

In 1814, as the War of 1812 rages, twelve-year-old Lemuel Brooks tries to save the sleepy fishing village of Sandy Bay, Massachussetts, where he, himself, is an outsider, from bumbling British invaders. Includes historical notes.

Decomposition isn't always ugly and disgusting. And, believe it or not, it isn't always smelly. So unplug your nose! Get ready to take a trip into the world of rotten. Sometimes it's a gross journey---but not always.

An illustrated introduction to things that make you itch.

"[Presents the life story of] Sweden's Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus [who] started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden ... Karl's love of nature led him to take on a seemingly impossible task: to give a scientific name to every living thing on earth. The result was the Linnaean system--the basis for the classification system used by biologists around the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Everything you didn't know about poison ivy"--Back Cover.