Joanna Brundle

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by taking them around the world - and even into space - to compare the distances that people have traveled on well-known journeys.

What do pilots, math teachers, video game programmers, and bankers have in common? All of these workers use math as part of their career! This book introduces readers to many different careers that use math skills every day. Readers will love the photographs showing each job, as well as sidebars and fact boxes that provide fun facts and essential information about careers in math. A staple for any STEM curriculum, this book will help readers go from...

Tyrannosaurus and velociraptor and triceratops-oh my! Many kids are fascinated with these huge prehistoric creatures, and this book will teach them even more about dinosaurs, as well as the eras they lived in. Maps show the world the dinosaurs inhabited, while fact boxes drop fascinating bits of information about these creatures. Full-color images and pictures show dinosaurs and their environments.

Wet and green, and full of animal life, the world's rain forests are very important to the overall health and well-being of our planet. However, they cover less than 5 percent of Earth's surface, and many people don't know much about them. In this book, readers will learn about all the different types of rain forests, where they're located, and why they're so important to our world. Full-color photos and maps show more about these interesting biomes,...

Readers are introduced to the perils of famine and drought and the lasting effects they have on Earth's geography and human population. This captivating text brings forth how famine and drought happen, what measures are taken to avoid them, and how they have impacted different parts of the world. Additional information is provided through enlightening fact boxes and simple diagrams to enhance readers' knowledge of these crucial subjects. Illuminating,...

Would you like a job as a zoologist or marine biologist? What about a career in pharmacy or food science? This book presents readers with exciting information about different careers in the field of science. Readers will learn what each career entails, how to land the job, and what they should study in school to prepare for it. Fascinating fact boxes and sidebars are paired with photographs showing scientists on the job to keep readers interested....

The human body is an amazing and intricate machine, and its many parts and systems work together to keep us active and healthy! In this book, young readers will learn more about the human body, from the skeleton that gives us shape to the heart that pumps our blood to the skin that holds us together. Diagrams and pictures show how the body's parts fit together, and fact boxes provide further details about how it all works.

The science of space can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for young readers. In this age-appropriate look at the study of space, complex ideas are simplified with concise language. Eye-catching, full-color design elements transport readers to the visually stunning world beyond Earth's atmosphere. Fun fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and an accessible glossary also aid readers in their journey through outer space. This engaging...

Readers are introduced to the world of volcanoes and earthquakes in this explosive text, which supports current science curriculum topics. Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth's geography. Detailed fact boxes, simple diagrams, and eye-catching, full-color photographs provide additional information alongside the text. Young learners will become experts on volcanoes and earthquakes...

Many mammals, insects, and other animals are easily recognizable. However, there are other creatures that are less well known, such as protozoa, which are single-celled living things that are neither plants nor animals. These tiny organisms can only be seen by looking through a microscope. They live in various habitats and even inside animals. This age-appropriate and well-researched text simplifies this complex biology topic to make it more easily...