Thomas, Rachael L.

Kids will discover how prairie dogs influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where prairie dogs live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.

"This title uses a then-and-now approach to compare the spread of the influenza virus in the 1918 pandemic with that of SARS-CoV-2 in the COVID-19 pandemic. . . Photographs and content-packed sidebars will help readers explore how these two crises have impacted the world"--Provided by publisher.

"This title uses a then-and-now approach to compare the government response to the 1918 influenza pandemic with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. . . Photographs and content-packed sidebars will help readers explore how these two crises have impacted the world"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the work of archaeologists and the dinosaur fossils they have found.

Presents biographical information about Joe Biden, the forty-sixth president of the United States. Covers his youth, his education, his entry into politics, his personal life, and his election as the oldest president. Concludes with a glossary and index.

This title uses a then-and-now approach to explore the impact of media both during the 1918 influenza pandemic and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This title examines how life is different after COVID-19 such as lowered CO2 emissions, elbow bumping instead of handshakes, telemedicine, online shopping, voting by mail, and a global virus research database.

This title introduces the classic American muscle car, the Dodge Challenger. Readers will learn about the Challenger's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos, easy-to-read text, a timeline, and infographics put readers in the driver's seat! High-interest sidebars give readers cool facts to share with their friends.

"Learn about cryptocurrency (decentralized cash systems) and blockchain (the encryption to protect transactions). They are only a decade old, but are quickly becoming a key part of the future of finance"--Provided by publisher.

As our time spent online increases, our need for strong encryption to keep our data safe also increases. Learn about mathematics that are the basis of encryption, plus cyberattacks, digital currency, and cryptocurrency.