Natalie Hyde
1) King Tut
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamen's tomb. In addition to unearthing astonishing artifacts, Carters discovery revealed fascinating details about King Tuts life and provided insight into ancient Egyptian culture. Engaging, approachable text and vivid images take readers inside the pharaohs tomb as they discover ancient treasures and learn how such artifacts shed light on King Tuts reign, his familys dynasty, the mystery...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The average person takes 17,000 breaths per day. This fascinating book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the respiratory system at work."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy invaders. Readers will learn how researchers are striving to improve the body's immune system to fight off disease. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the immune system at work."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Adventure stories are exciting stories that take readers on a journey out of the ordinary and into the dangerous unknown. This action-packed book introduces young writers to the elements of an adventure story and provides fun ideas for writing a daring tale of one's own!
10) Flood readiness
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Flooding from torrential rain and melting snows can devastate areas where people live. This informative book examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict severe weather and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Read about unusual animal journeys around the world, from wandering saltwater crocodiles to invasive insect species and outbreaks of Australian plague locust. Interesting facts, unexpected outcomes, and human impacts on the journeys are highlighted."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America. Interesting facts and obstacles are highlighted, and a sidebar details how humans impact each migration."--
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
An obsession for hundreds of years, the search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific is a tale of ambition, fear, folktales, courage, and controversy. This engaging title reveals the motivations of the many countries and explorers who played a part in the almost 500-year search for a commercial sea route to India across the arctic. Primary and secondary source materials, such as oral histories of the Indigenous people...
15) Internment camps
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, discussing the events that led to internment, what life in the camps was like, and what happened after people left them. --Publisher
16) Gold rushes
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive title is a thought-provoking examination of how early gold rushes shaped settlement and industry in North America. Using material from the 1848 California Gold Rush, the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, and other rushes in Georgia, Montana, and British Columbia, primary and secondary sources about these rushes are examined with respect to race and ethnicity, the displacement of Indigenous peoples, and different perspectives on law and...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities. What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas to life and make their mark on the business world. This title outlines key steps involved in starting, managing, and growing a small business, including research and idea development, writing a business...
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