Deborah Chancellor

Maps and Mapping introduces different types of maps and helps children understand how they work. Young map makers will learn about compass points, map keys and scales, colors and contours, and will discover how reading maps can yield a wealth of information about both the natural and man-made world.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Tia's mom is always telling her not to waste water. But why is this so important? Follow her story and find out why water is precious and what small steps we can all take to help save it"--

"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 hertoys away, and how we should reuse, repair, and share our things"--

"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 readers to nine different emergency vehicles, such as police cars, boats, and helicopters, through diagramming and defining the characteristics and emergency situations in which each is used. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to eight different fire-fighting vehicles, such as fire engines, planes, and boats. Explains and diagrams how each is equipped to fight fires in different locations. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the sad fate of tigers, which are considered to be in serious danger of extinction.