Readers will love this book about the great backyard beast of the American Southeast—the American alligator. This volume introduces readers to the alligators’ habitat, behavior, and anatomy. Readers will also learn about the threat alligators pose to people, and how people are a threat to alligators through habitat destruction and hunting. Exciting text is paired with amazing color photographs that bring readers face-to-face with this armored animal. Text is supplemented by fun fact boxes, which are sure to spark readers’ interest as they explore this engaging topic. This book supports life science curricula, and it promises to be both an informative and exciting read.

What’s that rattling sound? Readers will learn all about this backyard beast—the poisonous rattlesnake—and how they can keep themselves safe. This book explores the rattlesnake’s habitat, anatomy, behavior, and diet, as well as its telltale rattle and hunting techniques. Color photographs and high-interest text will bring readers up close and personal with this predator of the American Southwest. Fact boxes round out the learning experience, and readers are sure to walk away with great understanding of this animal and the desire to explore other backyard beasts. This exciting book is sure to bring life sciences curricula to life.

In Watch an Orange Grow, early fluent readers learn how oranges grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious citrus fruit is grown and harvested.An infographic illustrates the life cycle of an orange. Children can learn more about how oranges grow using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Watch an Orange Grow also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Watch an Orange Grow is part of Jump!'s Watch It Grow series.

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This exciting volume is all about the big cat that prowls the Americas—the mountain lion. This book covers fun facts about mountain lion anatomy, behavior, and diet, as well as its amazing hunting skill and far-ranging habitat. Readers will also learn about what happens when mountain lions cross paths with people, and how we can save this endangered animal from extinction. Captivating text is paired with brilliant color photographs to give readers a dynamic learning experience that fits into any life science instruction. Readers will love the supplemental fun fact boxes, which bring them up close with this prowling predator.

Some, like five-time Olympic medalist and four-time all-around World champion Simone Biles, are household names. Others, like holder of 10 world junior records Kliment Kolesnikov, have yet to enter the spotlight. Be they veteran or rookie Olympians, find out who are the Athletes to Watch for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. For athletes like Biles, Adam Peaty or Jordan Burroughs, Tokyo will be about cementing a legacy. For Kolesnikov, Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin, Tokyo is expected to be their coming out party. Both the veterans and the first timers have a lot to prove. The established stars of the Olympic stage meet the next generation of champions on the pages of Athletes to Watch. Every title in The Summer Olympics: On the World Stage explores the athletes and the episodes that combine to make the Games the greatest sporting spectacle in the world.

When using technology, many of us think the content we look at or type is confidential, however, we have learned people other than those we choose may have access to this information. This engaging text about privacy in the Internet age uncovers the realities of using technology and helps young readers understand that what they do online is seen by outside eyes. This eye-opening main text is supplemented with vibrant, full-color photographs, detailed fact boxes, and informative sidebars to broaden readers’ understanding of this essential topic for people growing up in the digital world.

For many teens, maintaining a strong social media presence is all about sharing wacky videos with friends, posting fun photographs, or following their favorite bands and brands. What they may not realize is that corporations are mining Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms for marketable data. Being too open on social media can also expose teens to other risks, such as identity theft. but this book has readers covered. They'll learn practical tips on how to be smart about personal privacy. A compelling, non-preachy main text and suggestions for further reading help teens get their social media fix while still playing it safe.

Today, when you want to watch a movie or television show, there's a good chance you may choose to watch it using Netflix, one of the most popular video services on the Internet. With thousands of movies and TV shows, Netflix has changed the way we watch our favorite entertainment. You may use Netflix every day'but do you know the story of the man behind the company's success? Netflix was once only an idea in the mind of Reed Hastings, a businessman who has done amazing things since starting the online movie and TV company. Discover how Reed was able to make Netflix a success around the world'and find out what he has planned next to keep the company on top.