Books with author Dan Anthony

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.

Many people believe humans have a responsibility to take care of the planet. However, other people believe it isn't their job to protect the environment. Readers discover the facts behind these two opposing points of view and how those points of view determine people's actions. Along the way, they examine their own opinion on this topic, which aligns with common science curricula, and learn to use facts to back up their opinion. Fact boxes, graphic organizers, and vibrant photographs come together to create an eye-catching design that enhances this exploration of critical-thinking skills.

Many people believe humans have a responsibility to take care of the planet. However, other people believe it isn't their job to protect the environment. Readers discover the facts behind these two opposing points of view and how those points of view determine people's actions. Along the way, they examine their own opinion on this topic, which aligns with common science curricula, and learn to use facts to back up their opinion. Fact boxes, graphic organizers, and vibrant photographs come together to create an eye-catching design that enhances this exploration of critical-thinking skills.

Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, often weighing over 1 ton. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about bison as they also see full-color photographs of these massive mammals. Science concepts, such as life cycles and natural habitats, are presented in an engaging way, through accessible text, graphic organizers, and fun fact boxes. Bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, but now there are only a small number of them left in North America. Why did their population decrease so dramatically? The answer is waiting for readers to uncover.

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.

The icy world of Captain Henry Hudson, doomed 17th century Arctic explorer, comes alive in Anthony Dalton’s compelling novel. Narrated by Thomas Woodhouse, a young mathematician and sailor, we meet his English family and a lady friend. He discusses the important events in early 17th century England, he takes us with him to Oxford University and he shares his passion for the Arctic. Signed on board Hudson’s expedition ship Discovery for a voyage to find the North-West Passage, Thomas works with a disparate crew and experiences the erratic mind of their commanding officer. Discovery’s crew mutiny and cast their captain and a few loyal followers adrift, including Thomas. The only survivor of a storm that takes the lives of his fellow sailors, Thomas lives for the next two and a half decades with a native tribe of hunter-gatherers on the shores of James Bay – and he meets the love of his life. Consumed by curiosity about the fate of the mutineers in his later years, Thomas returns to England to find disappointing results – and the arms of his first love. Thomas’s adventurous story ranges across southern England, the Atlantic Ocean, the sub-Arctic, the wilderness forests of eastern Canada and part of old France.