Describes the ways in which human beings use plants as food, discussing cereals, vegetables, fruits, seeds, plant oils, herbs and spices, and sugar.
Plants are made into materials used to build both the exterior and interior of different kinds of shelters. Some of these materials are wood, timber, straw, and bamboo; and paint, flooring and wall…
Presents an overview of Indonesia, covering its landscape, climate, people, government, economy, transportation system, education, healthcare, culture, religion, and recreation.
Many of the things we use each day are made from plants. Readers may not realize that the clothes they wear or the rubber tires on their bicycle are made from plants. This new title covers several …
Readers learn about the variety of medicinal and health purposes of plants from making herbal remedies and pain killers, to products for skin care and healthy teeth to fighting diseases like cancer…
How can we reduce the number of cars on the road? Which clothes are in high demand following a natural disaster? What should you do with an old cell phone? Dealing With Waste tackles environmental …
This series provides Grade 6 with 48 pages each of detail on global migration patterns. Paul Challen's 'Migration in the 21st Century', Natalie Hyde's 'Population Patterns', and Ceri Oeppen's 'Hope…
This book provides an overview of the many varied sources of pollution -- from smog and acid rain to chemical pesticides and everyday litter. It also covers the greenhouse effect, the hole in the o…