Sara Gilbert

The Seven Summits are the ultimate mountaineering challenge. They're also amazing studies in earth science. This cross-curricular series for age 12 and up takes readers to the tallest mountain peaks on each continent and surveys size and composition, exploration history, training and equipment for climbers, and cultural connections. Profiles of real people with ties to each featured peak are also included. On the continent of Antarctica, Mount Vinson is the top of the world. It's the tallest peak in the Ellsworth Mountains and one of Earth's ultimate mountaineering challenges: the Seven Summits. For kids age 12 and up, this science and social studies guide takes readers to the mountain's slopes and examines its geology, plant and animal life, and the climbers and cultures throughout history who've attempted its summit or lived in its shadow. Special climbing equipment and routes are defined for future adventurers. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and profiles of notable climbers.

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. From songs, custom playlists, and news radio to podcasts and audiobooks, the audio streaming giant Spotify offers it all to listeners around the globe. Buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit and drive, this nonfiction STEM title for young adults surveys the journey of the digital services business from online start-up to most popular music streaming platform in the world. It covers Spotify's subscription-based apps, Web players, and technology, company history, and key leaders, including Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. Sidebars and a glossary support the main text, while a selected bibliography and websites encourage further topic research.

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. From books, music, and personal care products to clothing, groceries, and lawn equipment, the online shopping giant Amazon offers it all to consumers around the world. Buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit and drive, this nonfiction STEM title for young adults surveys the journey of the Web-based retail business from garage start-up to global industry leader. It covers Amazon's products and technology, such as Kindle, Prime services, and Alexa, its company history, and founder, Jeff Bezos. Sidebars and a glossary support the main text, while a selected bibliography and websites encourage further topic research.

Age range 6+ This fascinating book will excite dinosaur enthusiasts as it tells the story of the discovery of Triceratops fossils and what these reveal. It explores the world of Triceratops and its lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size.

Age range 6+ Young paleontologists will be enthralled by this book which tells the story of the discovery of Stegosaurus fossils and what these reveal. It explores the world of Stegosaurus and its lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size.

Journeying back through time, Dinosaur Days acquaints readers with eight creatures of the Mesozoic era. Using age-appropriate language, this new series will whet young paleontologists'' appetites as it uncovers when and where important fossils have been found as well as what these fossilized remains have revealed about the dinosaur''s lifestyle, including how its physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal''s size. Supports the Next Generation Science Standards. This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Iguanodon fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

Journeying back through time, Dinosaur Days acquaints readers with eight creatures of the Mesozoic era. Using age-appropriate language, this new series will whet young paleontologists'' appetites as it uncovers when and where important fossils have been found as well as what these fossilized remains have revealed about the dinosaur''s lifestyle, including how its physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal''s size. Supports the Next Generation Science Standards. This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Brachiosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

Age range 6+ Young paleontologists will be enthralled by this book which tells the story of the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex fossils and what these tell us. It explores the world of T-rex and its lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size.

Age range 6+ This captivating book will excite dinosaur enthusiasts as it tells the story of the discovery of Velociraptor fossils and what these reveal. It explores the world of Velociraptor and its lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Velociraptor fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Triceratops fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Stegosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Spinosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Iguanodon fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Brachiosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Apatosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.