Close Encounters of the Wild Kind Attacks! Fangs! Claws! From the smallest bee to the biggest bear, people’s accidental encounters with wildlife are both frightening and strangely fascinating. In Close Encounters of the Wild Kind, readers learn of actual human-wildlife encounters, creature information, survival strategies, and attack statistics. Sometimes gruesome. Often bloody. Encounters occur on land, sea, and air. True survivor stories and quotes show the reality of sharing our world with some of Earth’s most cunning and powerful species. Correlated to State Standards
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Full-color Photographs Table of Contents Glossary Index Victim Encounters & Survival Stories First-Person Quotes Animal Information Actual Attack Statistics
Essential Events Set 4 "...The writing is straightforward; occasional accounts told by survivors gives readers a sense of the terror on that fateful night. Archival photographs and drawings are included. Numerous sidebars add interest..." --Horn Book Guide
"The writing is straightforward, and readers will find these books useful for reports. The many sidebars are informative and interesting...Archival photos enhance the text..."--Horn Book Guide
Essential Issues Set 1 This series examines some of the world’s most critical contemporary social issues. Each book offers a historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Also covered are efforts to combat the issue, including legislation and economic policy on a national and global level, as well as how economics, culture, and historical events affect each issue. Engaging text and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of each issue. Correlated to State Standards
Features: Full-color Photographs Table of Contents Glossary Index Primary Research and Sources Historic Documents Essential Facts Timeline Book Links
Future Energy Our world is in crisis—the burning of our dwindling supply of fossil fuels causes pollution, contributes to climate change, and makes energy prices skyrocket. This six-book series examines the current energy crisis, and explores how a combination of technologies can supply our energy-hungry society with the fuel it needs. Readers will come to understand the advantages and disadvantages of key alternative energy sources, including nuclear, solar, wind, and waterpower. Readers will also learn about the promise of harnessing other renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal power, and biomass.
Military Heroes The remarkable lives of those who have made their name defending, protecting, and serving the United States are examined in this series. Each title details a person’s family background, childhood, education, and military pursuits and success. Engaging text and color photos present groundbreaking events and milestones in each person’s life that led to a lasting legacy as a true military hero. Correlated to State Standards
Features: Full-color Photographs Table of Contents Glossary Index Primary Research and Sources Historic Documents Essential Facts Timeline Book Links
