Camping is one of the best ways to interact with the great outdoors, and this book makes it easy to plan a camping trip that is both fun and educational. Easy-to-read text and gorgeous photographs will take students through the practical steps of planning a camping adventure, from packing to picking out a campsite, while emphasizing the importance of safety. Adventurous students will be inspired by vivid sidebars that encourage them to learn about...

With bright photographs and illustrations, this volume explains the concept of a fable-defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world. Included in the Common Core Reading standards, the fable is an irrefutably fundamental genre that allows young readers to learn universal morals by using animals to teach them important lessons. After learning all about...

This book explains both the mechanics of fishing itself, and how to plan a fishing trip of your own.

The mastery of certain skills can only help students succeed in all areas of life, no matter what they do or where they do it. The toll that epidemics take, in terms of human life and economic stability, is monumental. The consequences when disease spreads are frequently as catastrophic as those wrought by wars and natural disasters. By dissecting the nature of epidemics and highlighting rampant diseases past and present, this book familiarizes readers...

Provides instructions for origami Valentine's Day projects, including a paper heart, love knot, and gift box.

"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the solar power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.

Discusses innovations in managing the energy crisis, including alternative sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to origami ocean animals. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Presents information about solar power and the different ways that it is collected and used, as well as its potential future.

Examines the behavior, physical characteristics, and habitats of different species of apes and monkeys.