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Earth and Space Science

Why Air Is Important

Air is essential for all living things on Earth. It provides the oxygen we need to breathe. Air affects the weather and nature, and can be used as a source of clean, renewable energy. But air More →

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Life Science

Why and where are animals endangered?

Animals are endangered in many kinds of habitats and for different reasons. This intriguing book looks at why some animals have become endangered due to changes in their habitat. Examples… More →

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Why Are Oceans Important?

Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the… More →

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Health

Why are You Picking on Me? Dealing with Bullies

Bullying is one of the scariest and potentially damaging negative behaviors children can face. Slim Goodbody helps young students learn to recognize the different kinds of bullying and… More →

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Stories

Why Can't I Sleep?

Ajun's book on bears says he should be sleeping all through winter. That's funny. He never has before, but he'll give it a try. So why can't he sleep? More →

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Animals · Science

Why Can't Penguins Fly?

Do spiders have a heart? How do cockroaches survive without a head? Why can't penguins fly? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of animals, and much more. More →

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Life Science

Why Chemistry Matters

Four new titles have been added to this fascinating series from Crabtree Publishing that aims to make chemistry fun for young readers! Using common examples from everyday life, Why Chemistry… More →

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Life Science

Why do animals become extinct?

Animals have become extinct for many reasons. The most famous example, the extinction of the dinosaurs, may have been the result of an asteroid hitting Earth or an Ice Age freezing them to… More →

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Life Science

Why do animals migrate?

Autumn is the time that many birds fly to places with warmer climates. Spring signals their return trip. Many birds migrate to keep warm and to find food that is not available in their winter More →

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Science

Why Does a Mirror Show Things Backwards?

Why is the sky blue? Where does light go when you switch it off? Why does a mirror show things backwards? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of light, and much more. More →

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Civics · Social Studies

Why Does Democracy Matter?

Appealing text and supportive images introduce young readers to democratic principles, including fairness, equality, and respect for legitimate authority and rules. Young readers will also… More →

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Social Studies

Why Does Media Literacy Matter?

This timely series encourages readers to build the essential media literacy skills needed to become critical consumers of information, ideas, and news. The series examines core concepts… More →

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