Bøger udgivet af Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

Looks at the remarkable abilities of plants and animals, which need to be studied to make our environment more sustainable. This book makes young scientists aware of the super powers of nature and may inspire some to find ways to change the future of Earth.

Pollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way.

Natural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. This book follows the world's dependence on these resources and shows how people are working to reduce their use.

Harnessing energy from water provides clean, available power that does not release harmful chemicals or carbons into the air. This book explains how hydro turbines, transformers, and power lines work to bring light to the world, and offers tips on how to conserve electricity and become more environmentally conscious.

Helps you learn about the long history of grain cultivation, where grains are grown today, what types of food products are made from grains (pasta, rice and bread), the importance of eating whole grains, different grains grown around the world, and how much grain a person needs each day to keep healthy.

Offers information about show jumping. This book helps you learn about verticals, oxers, combinations, and other jumps that horses - and their riders - attempt to complete quickly and flawlessly. It lets you discover the breeds and care of show horses, how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events.

From insects to elephants, every living thing on this planet is made up of cells, the tiny building blocks of plant and animal life. Each cell is alive - and each has work to do. What do cells look like? Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, this title lets you take a closer look at the amazing world of cell science.

This book investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men.

Earth has six major types of environments with different climates and containing complex communities of plants and animals. These types of environments are called biomes. This book explains this important subject and stresses the importance of conserving our precious biomes and the life forms that inhabit each one.

Don't know how to ride? Aren't sure what bike suits you best? Suitable for ages 6-9, this book gives children a tour through the world of bikes. It includes information on: the parts and basic maintenance of a bicycle; road safety and signals; different types of bicycles and the advantages of each; and competitive cycling.

The Indus River Valley was once home to thriving communities of peoples who worked the land now known as Pakistan. Some of the world's oldest civilisations, including the Harappans and the Maurya and Gupta empires, grew in this fertile region. This book documents the lives of these remarkable people from long ago.