Colson, Mary

Explores the field of genetically modified foods.

Light is an amazing thing. It allows us to see, sure, but how is it made? This book takes a look at the science behind the creation, travel, and appearance of light. From how fast light travels to the materials that create it, the science behind illumination is fascinating and essential to understanding human life. Informative flowcharts bring the context to life explaining how the human eye sees and reacts to light and how some animals can even see in the dark!.

Forces move everything around us. That may sound scary and complicated, but this book shows readers that forces like friction and other laws of motion can be fascinating and fun! Innovative flowcharts bring these abstract concepts to life via brilliant photographs matched with fact boxes showing readers how the moon impacts tides on Earth, and how magnetic forces act on matter throughout the universe. From the tectonic plates that move Earth’s crust to the forces rockets must overcome to leave Earth’s atmosphere and reach outer space, there are plenty of fantastic forces to explore in this informative book.

Examines the problem of world hunger, and the efforts that are being made to make sure all of the world's people are fed.

Discusses polio, covering how the virus spreads, the effect of vaccinations, and raising awareness.

Discusses the topic of the disappearing ozone layer, including causes and consequences, and how to protect the remaining layer.

Find out about the links between supply, demand, working conditions, and the resources that are needed to manufacture toys, as well as the environmental impacts.

Using an inquiry approach, this title explores the serious issue of the disappearing rain forests.

Using a selection of seven sport poems, discusses how to understand the meaning of poems and the writing techniques use by poets.

"This book invites the reader to jump into a selection of poems about action written by people from different places and times. It gives the reader the keys needed to unlock poetry. It equips the reader to explore the meanings that a poem has, and it explains the techniques poets use to create an effect."--Back cover.