Elizabeth Rusch
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes--and hit our planet in them, too. But what happens if a catastrophically large one approaches earth? By looking on the ground at historical asteroid craters and present-day falls, and up into space for the big ones yet to come, a wide variety of scientists are trying to figure out how to track asteroids--and how to avoid devastating impacts in the future.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
An account of the work of volcanologists Andy Lockhart, John Pallister, and their team describes their life-risking efforts to investigate dangerous volcanoes that pose threats to more than one billion people worldwide.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The inspiring true story of Gidget, a world champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are all devoted to charity. Gidget's story, as she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, is about dog surfing but also making the most of the life you are given and giving back"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected. In a fresh picture book/comic style, Ready, Set...Baby offers up a funny, loving, reassuring peek into life as a big brother or sister--with solid information, kid-friendly humor, and even tips for parents on how to help kids thrive when the new baby arrives.
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche,...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"America is the greatest democracy in the world...isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--
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