Deborah Chancellor

Nasir and Nadir are making a robot for their school's junk model competition. They must use garbage that can be recycled. So just what can they use, and what will happen to the garbage they throw away? Follow their story to find out why we should use less plastic, what happens at landfill sites, and how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Leo is sad that trees were cut down in nearby woods to make way for new houses. He has lost his special place to play, but more importantly, many animals have lost their homes. Follow his story and find out about the loss of animal habitats, the problem of climate change, and the small steps we can take to protect the planet and its wildlife.

Molly's bedroom is a mess and her toys are everywhere. She trips over one of them and hurts her knee, so she decides to sort through her toys to see which ones are worth keeping. Follow her story and find out why Molly's mom won't let her just throw her toys away, and how we should reuse, repair, and share our things.

Introduces the planet's climate and geography, discussing topics including the water cycle, earthquakes, and natural resources, and provides instructions for creating simple projects.

"Introduces readers to eight different ambulance rescue vehicles, such as helicopters and army ambulances, and explains how each emergency vehicle is used by paramedics to help injured people in different situations. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--

"Advice for kids on how to choose and care for several common breeds of pet lizards, including lizard housing, diet, and behavior"--Provided by publisher.

"Advice for kids on how to choose and care for several common breeds of piranhas, including tank setup, feeding, and keeping piranhas healthy"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces nine sea emergency vehicles, such as lifeboats, jet skis, and Coast Guards. Explains and diagrams how each is equipped to rescue people in different situations at sea. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.