New Year (Traditions & Celebrations)

Children's Books

Hofer, Charles C.

Holidays & Celebrations

Pebble Books

Veterans Day (Traditions & Celebrations)

History

Pebble

Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often participate in a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. People also decorate with American flags and watch parades honoring the Armed Forces. Learn the ways people celebrate this special day and similar holidays in countries around the world.

At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about the historical context of Maya technology through primary sources, such as artifacts and architectural ruins, and accessible, fact-filled text. Photographs of what the Maya left behind will give readers an in-depth look into the amazing creations of this ancient civilization.

Ancient Maya Technology (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations)

Powerkids Pr

An irrigation system is an arrangement of canals and conduits that bring water to crops that need it. Even the earliest civilizations found ways to irrigate their crops with water from nearby rivers. In time, simple canals gave way to more advanced technology, leading to todays massive irrigation systems. In this book, readers will explore essential STEM topics while learning the fascinating history behind irrigation systems, including their different parts, how they are used, and the amazing engineers and scientists who make them possible. The text was designed to reflect social studies and science curricula. Photographs, diagrams, and fact boxes are sure to capture the attention of even reluctant readers.

How Do Irrigation Systems Work? (STEM Waterworks)

Science, Nature & How It Works

How Do Irrigation Systems Work? (Stem Waterworks)

Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients working together to address an international crisis.

Snakebite!: Antivenom and a Global Health Crisis

Teen & Young Adult

Social Issues

Twenty-First Century Books ™

Great White Shark vs. Megalodon (Beastly Battles)

Great White Shark Vs. Megalodon (Beastly Battles)

Animals

Capstone Press

Rhinoceros vs. Triceratops (Beastly Battles)

Rhinoceros Vs. Triceratops (Beastly Battles)

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