Clara MacCarald

This title introduces readers to the region of Europe. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into Europe's rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.

Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Irish immigrants.Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions,primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.

Offers a broad overview of the American Revolution for younger readers; and includes colorful illustrations, critical thinking questions, a glossary, and an index.

Analyzes the pros and cons of the gig economy, recounts its history, and discusses its future. Also examines various gig economy jobs in the gaming industry, such as streaming, developing, and journalism, and describes necessary qualifications.

"Explores plans for building a colony on Mars, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two 'Scientist Bio' features highlighting people who've done . . . work preparing for a Mars colony"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to current technology being used to develop invisibility cloaks. Discusses the challenges that makers must overcome to create an invisibility cloak, and what future technology is still needed for invisibility cloaks to be successful. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides information about the job wind turbine technicians do. Describes the equipment they work on, the tools they use, and the situations in which they do their work. Includes illustrations and a glossary.

Describes how virtual reality works, and its practical and recreational uses today. Also discusses the dangers of virtual reality. Includes color photographs, comprehension questions, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents true accounts of children forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Examines tundra biomes, exploring their plants, animals, and climate. Includes activities, color photographs, a glossary, sidebars, critical thinking questions, and further resources.