Kate Mikoley – författare

As young people continue to share more of their lives online, social media opens up increasing opportunities for international dialogue, but it also means they run the risk of encountering the problematic parts of a virtual community, such as cyber mobs, bullies, and trolls. This thoroughly researched volume takes a deep dive into these issues, examining the reasons they happen, common ways to identify them, and tips for protecting oneself from becoming a victim. Full-color photographs, quotes from experts, sidebars, and discussion questions help readers develop a comprehensive overview of online issues and take precautions in their digital life.

Marijuana use is a controversial topic in America today. Many people want to see it legalized, while others think it should be banned. This informational look at this newsworthy topic examines the debate surrounding marijuana in the 21st century. Its carefully researched narrative considers the medical, legal, and moral sides. It presents statistics, annotated quotes, and sidebars that offer contemporary viewpoints from experts. With the aid of sidebars, graphs, critical thinking questions, and full-color photographs, readers will gain an understanding about the debate and form their own intelligent opinions.

From its stark deserts to the glittering city of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (sometimes known simply as UAE) is shown to readers in fascinating detail through this engaging and informative guide. Chapters focused on this small Arabian nation’s history, economy, and environment supplement curriculum concepts, and others present the country’s arts, festivals, and foods—with simple and delicious recipes to enhance the reading experience. The comprehensive main text is paired with sidebars that highlight important people, places, and events in the history of this country. In addition, stunning photographs capture the beauty of this popular international tourist destination.

Readers visit the island of Borneo to explore the history, people, and culture of the nation of Brunei. They discover chapters devoted to Brunei’s geography and environment, history and government, and economics and ethnic groups. In addition, they’re treated to fun facts about the ways people relax, celebrate, and cook in this country. Up-to-date main text presents essential information and is paired with colorful photographs of the landscapes and daily life of Brunei. From learning the language to trying popular recipes, the interactive elements of this reading experience are sure to appeal to future world travelers.

Many kinds of animals live in Earth''s oceans, and many of them have fins and flippers. These special adaptations have developed over the course of many thousands of years. They help animals maneuver through the waters in which they live and hunt. Penguins have flippers to make them move quickly through the water to catch fish to eat. Some fish use their fins to move at rapid speeds to catch their prey. This book explains flipper and fin anatomy and describes how these adaptations help the animals that have them. Conservation issues and threats to these animals'' survival are also highlighted.

Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes put on to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations and ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels.

Math may have its difficult reputation, but with this book you can support curriculum-based mathematics while your students learn about baseball. Baseball is a game filled with numbers. Hitting, pitching, and fielding all come with a mathematical element that''s essential to the game. From the numbers attached to the positions on the field to the progress of the game in its fractions of innings, America''s pastime is full of math. Readers learn how to do math exclusive to baseball, computing batting averages and learning how the stats in the box score are calculated.

Basketball is a sport dominated by the stat sheet. Readers explore what these numbers mean and how they work together in this exciting book that pairs curriculum-based math with the basic rules and statistics of basketball. Basketball is full of ways to learn how numbers and athletics are intertwined in a fascinating and educational way. Students read about superstar players scoring points, registering assists, scoring the elusive triple-double, and how team stats and shooting numbers are calculated.

Yards and points are the lifeblood of football. As those numbers add up on the scoreboard and in the stat sheet, a whole world of mathematics is there to uncover. From yards passing and receiving to the averages teams have converting third downs, the gridiron''s numbers are easy to explore while conveying important math concepts in the process. Readers learn how stars measure themselves against other players with rushing and receiving stats, and how those stats are calculated in the first place.

Hockey is an exciting sport that takes place entirely on ice. It''s also full of math. From the goals and assists that fill the scoresheet to the fractions and other math concepts that come from percentages, hockey has a litany of numbers to explore. Readers take the ice for themselves and solve problems that puzzle scorekeepers and hockey superfans, learning the math they need to keep up with their favorite sport.

Auto racing is a sport of metal and rubber, but it''s also a game of numbers. From lap times around a track to the speed of each car at qualifying, NASCAR''s unique brand of racing is an easy place to see math in action. Readers learn that different types of tracks are built in different lengths, and how differences in road courses and superspeedways impact speeds. All of these factors are ways to turn those numbers into innovative tools to learn about mathematics in new and exciting ways.

Soccer may be considered a low-scoring sport by some, but learning its intricacies allows readers to see the world of math that is hidden inside what is known as The Beautiful Game. Readers will learn basics like goals and assists as well as higher numbers like caps. They''ll even learn how league standings work, and how more complex equations like goal differential can sometimes determine league champions.

Adjectives can make sentences more fun. They describe nouns and can make the things we say and read seem clearer. Readers of this engaging volume will learn why talking about "the blue house" can be more helpful than just talking about "the house." Through the use of helpful exercises, readers will gain skills that support important language arts curricula. Vibrant photographs correlate closely with the book''s text and aid in the understanding of key concepts that can be central to a student''s success.

Adverbs bring excitement and life to sentences that otherwise may be boring. With the help of this informative book, readers learn why words such as "quickly" and "happily" can make sentences more exciting, but also more coherent. Readers also learn that some words can be adverbs in one sentence, but adjectives in another. Close picture-text correlation supports the understanding of key language arts concepts. Useful and relatable exercises engage readers and reinforce important topics.

People, places, and things are all nouns, but there''s much more to know about these kinds of words. This age-appropriate volume will help young readers learn about and understand the importance of nouns and how they fit into the structure of a sentence. Relatable examples and exercises paired with colorful photographs reinforce the understanding of the key functions nouns play in the sentences we say and read everyday. Accessible and informative content supports essential elementary language arts and literacy curricula.

Most young readers likely already use pronouns every day, but they may not realize it. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers will learn that pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Clever exercises and questions help them understand why these words are important in their own speech and writing. Accessible text is closely related to colorful photographs and helps support the understanding of age-appropriate elementary curricula. This engaging book brings excitement and fun to key language arts concepts.

Jump, dance, and shout! These exciting words are verbs, and verbs are imperative to the English language. In this accessible book, readers will learn how verbs are used in a sentence and why they are often vital to the structure of a sentence. Coherent text and full-color photographs will help readers find answers to questions that reinforce their understanding of key elementary language arts curricula. This volume is brimming with useful information that will help readers better understand the sentences they come across everyday.

Mentorship is an informal building block of modern civilization. For society to remain viable, it is essential that people help others and pass on skills and lessons. But how can young readers participate in this process? This book explains through the use of many examples just how easy it is for students to begin mentoring at any age. The work further engages through the use of "Your Turn!" sidebars directed at the reader and by connecting common experiences they''ve had to the act of mentoring.

Interest in the world of cooking has only risen since the advent of television shows and competitions that invite us all to try our hand at the culinary arts. This entertaining volume, which includes several biographies of world-famous chefs, lets readers know how to make the jump from grilled-cheese master to professional cook. Foodies will be delighted to find out they can start on their path today as they learn some tips and tricks in the pages of this guide to all things gourmet.

The Hubble Space Telescope''s findings have revolutionized the way we see and think about space. Its launch led to discoveries that have changed what we know about the universe. Readers of this indispensible volume will learn all about this incredible instrument, from how it was placed into orbit to how it still affects their lives today. Colorful photographs accompany engaging and informative text, providing a deeper insight into the workings and history behind the extraordinary telescope. This captivating book is sure to be popular among both space and history lovers alike.

Plants have many amazing abilities that aren''t always immediately apparent. Wildfires are known for destroying land, but some plant species are able to withstand them, and often even thrive because of them! In this captivating book, readers explore the extraordinary ways plants can survive the harsh conditions that come with fire. Informative text and eye-catching photographs help readers understand important concepts, such as adaptation. This high-interest volume reinforces key elementary science curricula, making for an excellent addition to any library.