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Charts and graphs are graphic organizers. They both show information in a visual way. Find out more in Charts and Graphs, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series.

Misinformation and disinformation both describe misleading or false information--one is spread unintentionally and the other is shared on purpose. Censorship involves suppressing certain information. All three significantly impact how people interpret issues and events. This important title examines the different ways of, and reasons for, controlling information, and how to build information literacy. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such as contemporary photos, speeches, letters, and newspaper accounts are examined, offering readers insight into a world reeling from years of conflict, and the competing political and social ideologies of the former Soviet Union and the United States and its allies....

Motocross can take place wherever there is lots of space and plenty of dirt. Along with racing, motocross events feature stunning tricks and gravity-defying jumps. Learn more about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in Motocross, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.

Engineering is a field that people rely on every day. This interesting book looks at the ingenious entrepreneurs who are finding new and better methods of building roads and structures, helping us live in environmentally sustainable ways, and inventing technology of the future. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs and a hands-on project help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship.

This exciting title introduces readers to the concept of a wave and the patterns and properties common to both light and sound waves. Clear text and detailed diagrams combine to demonstrate the cause-and-effect relationships involved in the properties of amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allows readers to explore key concepts close up by creating their own wave models.

Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers in this amazing book and learn about the many ways living in a troop helps animals survive. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide.

No one knows for sure where polio came from or when the first case took place. It has likely been around for thousands of years. Find out more in Polio, one of the titles in the International Outbreaks series.

SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It is an infectious disease that attacks a person's respiratory system. Find out more in SARS, one of the titles in the International Outbreaks series.

A pandemic develops when a disease spreads across a country, continent, or around the world. Discover more in What Is a Pandemic?, part of the Understanding Viruses series.