Krajnik, Elizabeth

"About 2 percent of children in the United States are adopted. This book carefully approaches the different types of adoption and some of the challenges that families through adoption may face. It encourages young readers to consider how adoption affects a family and how they can understand peers who are adopted"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will set sail with the passengers of the Titanic on its fateful journey across the Atlantic. They'll learn about the ship, its passengers, its crew, and some theories behind why an "unsinkable" ship sank so quickly. Each chapter features a fictional account from a crewman that enlivens the main text, which is also supported by stunning historical images.

"Since their appearance on Earth, humans and their ancestors have impacted their surroundings. However, they've affected some of these environments more severely than others. In this book, readers will learn how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and hunting, have directly and indirectly impacted tundra environments for thousands of years. Fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with supplementary information about the subject matter, while full-color photographs show the damaging effects of human activities on tundra environments"--Provided by publisher.

Shares the life of Prince Harry, a member of the British royal family.

Children learn from a young age that smoking is bad, but they may not fully understand the risks of this dangerous habit. This book uses age-appropriate text to explain the dangers of first- and secondhand smoke, and also touches on the reasons why some people smoke cigarettes despite these dangers. Full-color photographs encourage readers to make connections with the text and promote reading comprehension. Children will also learn about quitting smoking and how to deal with a loved one who smokes.

Children are taught from a young age that drugs and alcohol are bad. This informative book explores the reasons why. Using accessible language and full-color images, this text explains what drugs are and what they do to your body. Readers will learn that some types of drugs, such as medicines, are helpful, but can be dangerous when used inappropriately. Tough topics such as addiction and dealing with friends and relatives who may have drug problems are also covered.

"This biography explores . . . [actress Meghan Markle's] path to royalty and the challenges she faced on her journey"--Back cover.

"Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. With winds that swirl at up to 300 miles per hour, these incredible storms can destroy whatever is in their path. In this ... fact-filled book, students will learn how scientists predict and measure tornadoes. Readers will learn how people prepare for tornadoes and how they stay safe during and after one of these powerful storms hits."--Publisher.

An introduction to the history, social life and customs of Puerto Rico, discussing its government, religion and more.

Text and illustrations introduce emeralds, discussing how they are formed, history, folklore and myths, and more.