Helen Mason

This engaging title helps young scientists identify, compare, and contrast natural and human-made materials. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of these materials.

In this inviting book, young readers discover ways to practice democratic principles in their schools and classrooms. Accessible, child-centered examples demonstrate key skills and practices including active listening, consensus-building, and voting procedures. Readers will also learn ways to clearly communicate their own points of view while showing respect for others' perspectives.

Careers in Human Services are on the rise and expected to boom with opportunity. Workers that deal directly with people are required every day to provide work or assistance to individuals and families. If working and communicating with people appeals to you, this book will help you pick and choose from a wide variety of well-paying, specialized jobs in areas of personal care, consumer services, counseling, mental health, and community services. Find...

Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. The book looks at the efforts being made around the world to assist the millions of refugees. Readers are...