Books with author Emilie Dufresne

As climate change continues to affect the earth, issues such as ice caps melting and sea levels rising have been in the spotlight more often. These changes in geography negatively impact humans, sea creatures, and other parts of the natural world. Through the well-researched main text on this science curriculum topic, readers are exposed to these effects of climate change and what is being done to keep the problems from getting worse. A helpful glossary, detailed fact boxes, and eye-catching, full-color photographs add extra insight to this valuable resource for readers. They will be inspired to take part in preserving the environment for generations to come.

As the human population increases and technology advances, new solutions are being found for the problems caused by our growing need for energy. While some people continue to believe fossil fuels are the best source of energy, others have begun to use renewable energy sources that are better for the environment. Through the accessible and age-appropriate main text, readers are introduced to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, wind power, and geothermal power. Engaging fact boxes and a helpful glossary provide additional information, while full-color photographs enhance the reading experience.

Throughout history, there have been many environmental disasters, such as oil spills, chemical catastrophes, and nuclear explosions, which were all caused by human actions leading to dire consequences for the natural world. Readers learn about the causes and effects of major environmental disasters through age-appropriate main text, interesting fact boxes, bright full-color photographs, and a detailed glossary. They also discover the process of cleaning up after these events and what can be done to keep them from happening in the future. This important environmental issue connects science curriculum topics and critical thinking about the world in an engaging way.

Early readers will explore the concept of opposites with the Science Opposites series. Fascinating facts and vibrant images illustrate the differences between common things in a childs world. Each title in the series has been developed for children ages 5 to 7 and is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus on key concepts and sight words. All sight and content words used in a title are listed for quick reference on page 24.

Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online. Students will learn about growing media careers. Your readers will build digital literacy and use the media to become more engaged citizens in the world community.

Feeding the growing population is causing serious problems for the environment. However, people still need to eat. How can people strike a balance between using the land for food and protecting the planet? This accessible and age-appropriate main text provides essential information about this problem and potential solutions. Detailed fact boxes, a helpful glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs add extra insight into this crucial topic that allows readers to connect what they've learned about in science classes with issues that are currently in the news.