Books published by publisher Village Earth Press

Cancer is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by cancer each year. Many people have family or friends who they've lost to cancer. Others know a friend who has lost someone they love. You hear about cancer on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about cancer. What happens when someone gets cancer? How do you get cancer? What is life like for people around the world who have cancer or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? In this book, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more!

Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by drugs and alcohol each year. Many people have family or friends who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, or both. Drugs and alcohol can be deadly, as well, leaving families without parents or parents missing their lost kids. You hear about drugs and alcohol on TV and read about them online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand how much drugs and alcohol can affect kids. What happens when someone uses drugs or alcohol? How do people get addicted? What is life like for the people around the world who abuse drugs and alcohol or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against drug and alcohol abuse? In this book, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

A love and appreciation for animals can shape a child's entire life, teaching important lessons about responsibility, empathy, and respect for nature. In Caring for Farm Animals, young readers will learn about how to care for the farm animals in their lives, as well as the importance of treating all farm animals with respect. Readers will learn about factory farming and why even animals that are used as food deserve healthy lives—and that they have the power to advocate for animals unable to speak for themselves. Whether you're considering bringing a new farm animal pet into your life and want your child to learn about care and feeding or just want to teach your child about the value of a connection to animals, Caring for Farm Animals can be the beginning of a lifelong love of creatures big and small. A portion of all profits earned from your purchase of this book will be sent to Every Dog's Dream Rescue, an organization in Johnson City, New York, that works to find homes for cats, dogs, and other animals. Explore the rest of the series in: Caring for Cats: http://a.co/eRACAK3 Caring for Dogs: http://a.co/aEPVMRb Caring for Small Animals: http://a.co/8hXFrtC Caring for Wild Animals: http://a.co/18lZsCm or buy all five books in one with the combined volume, Animals Need YOU!: http://a.co/bLTOhZP

Diabetes is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by diabetes each day. They have to live their lives very differently from those who don't have the disease. Many people also have family or friends who have diabetes. Diabetes can cause many health problems and can even be deadly. You hear about diabetes on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about diabetes. What does diabetes do to your body? How do people get diabetes? What is life like for the people around the world who have diabetes or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against the disease? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more in this book.

Many science fiction stories in books, movies, and comics take place on the planet Mars. In real life, though, no person has ever traveled to the red planet. Instead, humanity has explored Mars with orbiters, landers, rovers, and other amazing technology. But even though we know a lot more about the red planet today, Mars is still a mystery. Learn the history of Mars exploration and read about scientists’ plans to send more missions to study Mars. Someday, humans will step foot on the red planet and make even more discoveries. In the meantime, explore the planet’s many mysteries!

Ellen Degeneres is one of the most successful women in entertainment today. The talk show host and comedian has won fans for years with her sense of humor and her fun personality. While many people watch Ellen on TV, few know the real story of her life. Find out more about one of the most well-known gay celebrities in the world. Learn about how Ellen came out in front of television audiences and changed the way people see gay people in the media.

Pollution is a major health issue around the world. Pollution in the air, soil, and water can get into you body and cause many problems. Lung, heart, stomach, and mental problems can all be tied to pollution in the environment. Pollution can be deadly, as well, making the problem an even more serious one. Taking care of the world around us is not about having a clean planet, it's about staying healthy, too. You may hear about pollution on TV or read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about pollution and how it affects our health. What does pollution do to your body? What kinds of health problems can pollution cause? How does pollution get into our bodies through our food? What are people around the world doing to make our planet greener and our people healthier. You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sports or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing.You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have asthma or live with someone who does? How can people live normal lives while taking care of their asthma? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Rockets, from fireworks to elementary school science experiments, are fascinating things. We've all seen the burst of fire as a rocket shoots skyward-but few of us truly understand how rockets work. Discover the history and science behind the rockets that have helped people explore the stars. Learn how ancient technology made space exploration possible-and how scientists will build on that technology to travel even deeper into space.

A love and appreciation for animals can shape a child's entire life, teaching important lessons about responsibility, empathy, and respect for nature. In Caring for Dogs, young readers will learn about how to care for the dogs in their lives, as well as the importance of treating all animal life with respect. Readers will also learn about the importance of adopting dogs from shelters rather than "puppy mills" and how they can help dogs without homes. Whether you're considering bringing a new pet into your home and want your child to learn about care and feeding or just want to teach your child about the value of a connection to animals, Caring for Dogs can be the beginning of a lifelong love of all our furry and feathered friends. A portion of all profits earned from your purchase of this book will be sent to Every Dog's Dream Rescue, an organization in Johnson City, New York, that works to find homes for cats, dogs, and other animals. Explore the rest of the series in: Caring for Cats: http://a.co/eRACAK3 Caring for Small Animals: http://a.co/8hXFrtC Caring for Farm Animals: http://a.co/bbGw2t7 Caring for Wild Animals: http://a.co/18lZsCm or buy all five books in one with the combined volume, Animals Need YOU!: http://a.co/bLTOhZP

People living in space is the kind of thing you might see in a science fiction movie-but today people really do live and work far above the Earth on the International Space Station. Learn the space station's amazing story, including how nations around the world joined together to build it. Discover what it takes to live in space for months at a time!