Rebecca Rissman

"Eating Organic helps readers trace the history of organic eating, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.

"Genetically Modified Food helps readers trace the history of GMOs, explore the science behind it, understand why and how we utilize them, and discuss controversies concerning GMOs from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.

The Vaccination Debate covers the history of vaccine controversies, the 2014 measles outbreak, and the balance between public safety and personal freedoms, studying how an accepted medical treatment has become a contentious issue in US society. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

Cheer your team to victory with rhythm and rhyme! These catchy cheers and chants will fire up the crowd and help boost your team to victory. Learn some basic information about the three sports that most commonly have cheerleaders: football, basketball, and wrestling. You'll know the right cheer or chant to use and the right time to use it. You'll also be inspired to create your own cheers and chants that will keep the crowd excited.

Explores the sport of basketball, and offers tips for mastering basic skills. Discusses stretching and strength-building exercises, practice drills, and good mechanics for specific techniques. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

There's nothing like playing under a bright blue sky on a softball diamond. Find out everything you need to know for hitting one out of the park and turning double plays.

"Presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness"--

Simple text and color photographs depict the differences between living and nonliving things in a grassland, and offer examples. Includes a comprehension question, a picture glossary, and further resources.

Children reading this book explore a stunning ocean habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and nonliving things, such as coral, fish, and seaweed.

Photographs accompanied by simple vocabulary introduce a range of family activities such as walking, eating and reading.