Books with title AIR

When 17-year-old Grey witnesses the tragic death of his mother in Colorado, he is shipped off to live with his aunt in inner-city Baltimore. Grey struggles to fit in to his new school and environment until his new friend, Akil, introduces him to the enigmatic Kurtis, the leader of a group that uses high-octane sports as a form of social activism. By challenging the police with death-defying stunts and then posting videos of them online, Kurtis, Grey, and their group become unlikely heroes in the fight against the prejudice that surrounds them. As Kurtis takes Grey under his wing, they come up with a name and an insignia and attract more and more followers to their extreme acts. The lines between social activism and criminal behavior blur, and their escalating stunts become a rallying point for the underprivileged and disenfranchised around the country, spreading like wildfire across the internet. How far will Grey and Kurtis go to push their message, and can their fragile alliance withstand their growing power?

How do we know there is air all around us if we can't see it? Is it possible for air to make something move? Does air have a smell or a taste? What kinds of things are in air? Can air be hot or cold? And why is air so important to people, animals, and plants? Using everyday, easy-to-find items, young students will get the chance to be real-life scientists and carry out step-by-step experiments to answer these and other intriguing questions. As they do so, these young scientists will be observing, recording their observations, and drawing conclusions. Each book in this series includes at least seven experiments with detailed, age-appropriate instructions, great facts and background information, a conclusions section to pull all the concepts investigated in the book together, and a glossary of science words. Colorful, dynamic designs and images truly put the FUN into FUN-damental Experiments!

With this engaging look at essential Earth science concepts, your readers will discover the complicated relationship between humans and the air that exists all around us. While air contains oxygen allowing us to breathe, it also contains carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals, which humans put into the atmosphere as air pollution. Air sustains life, but it can also be damaging in the form of deadly weather events. The informative narrative uses simple language to help readers understand this essential curriculum topic. Useful diagrams, detailed graphic organizers, fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs add to the learning experience.

With this engaging look at essential Earth science concepts, your readers will discover the complicated relationship between humans and the air that exists all around us. While air contains oxygen allowing us to breathe, it also contains carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals, which humans put into the atmosphere as air pollution. Air sustains life, but it can also be damaging in the form of deadly weather events. The informative narrative uses simple language to help readers understand this essential curriculum topic. Useful diagrams, detailed graphic organizers, fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs add to the learning experience.