Books with author Amy Hayes

Water is one of the essential components necessary for life to exist on Earth. All of Earth's water in all its states, frozen, liquid, and gaseous, make up the hydrosphere. Liquid water exists on the surface of the earth but there are also reservoirs of water underground. Frozen water exists as glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs. This water makes up a special subcategory of the hydrosphere called the cryosphere. Water can even be found in the atmosphere in the form of water vapor. Readers will come to understand how the water cycle tracks water's movement from one phase to the next.

People with disabilities have faced great struggle and inequality. This volume explores the ways in which people with disabilities have fought for their right to equal access, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. Key figures and events are highlighted to give readers a well-rounded sense of the movement. Photographs and primary sources bring the movement to life. Readers are challenged to think about what could be changed in the future to help people with disabilities live a full, fair life.

This book will awe readers as they learn about the engineers that literally build the world around them. Readers will enjoy exploring the field of civil engineering, from designing bridges and roads to constructing buildings and dams. The text also introduces readers to famous civil engineers who have shaped the field. An excellent addition to STEM curricula, this book delves deep into the technology and engineering involved in this exciting field. Accessible and information-rich text is illustrated by bright color photographs to grasp and hold the attention of readers. Sidebars and a graphic organizer round out the reading experience and ensure that readers will gain a full understanding of the amazing career of civil engineers.

Predicting the weather hasn't always been possible, and even today it isn't always accurate. However, meteorologists do their best to study past and current weather patterns to make educated guesses about how the weather may be in the near future. Meteorologists use a number of tools to help them forecast the weather, such as weather balloons, satellites, and Doppler radar. Readers will learn that these tools help meteorologists forecast the weather and may also help them save lives in the event of severe weather.

From the largest cargo planes and passenger jets to the smallest of single-engine crafts, airplanes are modern marvels. But just how do people build planes and what keeps them safe in the air? This exciting book takes readers inside the hangars where bolts and metal are turned into winged creations ready to take people all around the world. Amazing photographs show the aircraft construction process step-by-step, while engaging text gives a strong technical explanation of the science at work during every flight in this innovative STEM book.

Civilizations grow around the geography of their region. This book transports readers to the unique geographical features of the land that was once home to the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about landforms and natural resources that affected the ancient Maya civilization. Breathtaking photographs of Central America and the ruins left behind by the Maya will give readers a firsthand look at the landscape that shaped a civilization. Primary sources from artifacts to ruins supplement fact-filled text to bring readers on a field trip back in time.

Best known for being the seventh and current CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook is also an advocate of cybersecurity and environmental preservation. The first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to openly identify as gay, Cook has broken the mold and faced the challenges of being a member of the LGBTQ community in a position that is constantly scrutinized. Before joining Apple, Cook worked for IBM, Intelligent Electronics, and Compaq. With the use of photographs and a helpful timeline, this book gives readers the opportunity to learn more about Cook's fascinating and inspiring life.