Books published by Crabtree Publishing Co,US

This interesting book takes children through the engineering design process, giving them an inside look at how engineers design towers to suit specific purposes and hold steady in different environments. A model-building activity allows them to design their own tower...

From roundabouts to the routes that roads take, readers will learn how engineers follow the engineering design process to design roads that suit different environments and people who will use them. A model-building activity allows readers to step into the shoes of...

Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather conditions and suit many different environments. Child-centered language takes readers through the engineering design process to design a house to solve a...

Domes have an amazing ability to withstand forces such as weather and weight. This unique book shows readers how engineers use the engineering design process to design dome-shaped structures that suit the environments in which they are built. A model-building activity allows them to design their own dome...

Gang violence forced Martinez to flee Guatemala to Mexico. And now, his mother has decided they must return to Guatemala. Martinez is scared-but the support of his new rural community in Guatemala gives him hope for a future without violence. Paired with facts about the instability in Guatemala and the experience of displaced persons there...

Spnita was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan. When her parents decided to return to Afghanistan at the end of the war, Sonita must adjust to life in a homeland she has never known. Interwoven with facts about the conflict in Afghanistan, Sonita's story gives a look at the experiences of Afghan refugees forced to return to a home that no longer...

After fleeing civil war in Yemen, Sahar survived the trip to Toronto, Canada. Although she still has nightmares about bombings and losing her baby brother-Sahar cannot believe how quickly her English is improving, and how much fun she had trick-or-treating on Halloween. Paired with facts about the current situation in Yemen and how different...

"Memories of fleeing war in Iraq now seem far away to Zainab. But every day, as she attends school, plays sports, and participates in community groups in her new home in Michigan, USA, she is aware that she will always be part of two cultures"--Back cover.

A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on the causes and effects of opioid addiction and the methods being used to combat this deadly...

Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help equip readers with tangible tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments.

A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and...

"Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and encourages them to objectively view local, national, and global connections to help them form knowledgeable points of view."--

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? This captivating title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient...

How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? This fascinating title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient...

Humpback whales are a true ecological success story. Readers will be enthralled by the story of these masters of the deep, listed as endangered in 1970. Protected by an international ban on hunting all whales in 1982, the humpack recovered so well it was no longer listed as endangered in most of the world by 2016.

Listed as a threatened species in 1975, the grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming have made a remarkable recovery. Intriguing text and vibrant images will draw readers into the story of the bear's decline due to human interaction and habitat loss, and the strategies put in place that helped it...

Long considered by humans as a threat to livestock, the gray wolf has been hunted almost to extinction in parts of North America. But these keystone predators help keep an ecosystem in balance. This book details reintroduction programs that have helped populations recover to about 10 percent of their historic...

The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.

Syed lives in Myanmar, a country that has experienced many years of violence. As a part of the Rohingya minority group, his family is considered unwelcome in their homeland. When his father perishes during their journey from the country, Syed must reach a refugee camp on his own.

"Andres dreams about peace in his homeland of Colombia, where fighting has been going on for more than 50 years. When rebel groups threaten his family, they flee their home to find safety in the neighboring country of Ecuador, where they face an uncertain future"--Amazon.com.

This inspiring book describes how people are becoming more aware of the effect of their daily activities on the planet. Find out how more and more people are eating and living "green" by buying food grown locally, eating food that is organic, and even growing their own food. Many people are also building eco-friendly homes and choosing to live off the grid, which means they are creating their own, sustainable forms of energy instead of getting electricity from a power station. Discover how eating and living green is becoming more and more possible, and why this way of living could help build a sustainable future for the next generation.