People Poisons

Air pollution threatens the health of people around the world in an array of ways, from damaging lungs to fueling the life-threatening storms of climate change. Young readers may have experience with some of these impacts but might not understand the causes. This enlightening text has answers about how air pollution can lead to severe illnesses, its role in climate change, and what young readers can do today to help curb its negative impacts. The grade-level appropriate text is enhanced by compelling full-color photos, engaging fact boxes, a diagram demonstrating climate change, and a glossary to bolster student vocabularies. These elements also support the content that aligns with Common Core standards to educate students about how their environments can influence their lifelong health.

Every year, the world's oceans are inundated with plastic from everyday items young readers likely recognize, such as toys and plastic bags. The oceans are not the only environments impacted as microplastics have recently been found in about every place on Earth! This intriguing title is here to help young readers understand the serious problems of plastic pollution and how it is shaping their world. With the help of a simple diagram, early readers will learn about how microplastics are working their way up through food chains to impact animals of all shapes and sizes-including people. This empowering title also delves into innovations to tackle plastic pollution, such as machines created to collect it from the oceans. It additionally offers ideas for readers to take action, including by using alternative products such as bamboo toothbrushes and finding creative ways to reuse plastic. Lively full-color photographs and enlightening fact boxes on every dynamically designed spread are sure to keep readers engaged in content that aligns with Common Core science curricula.

The pesticides used to produce many everyday foods cannot be seen with the naked eye, which may make them challenging for young readers to understand. This illuminating title will help early readers learn important information about what pesticides are, how they are used, and the harmful health impacts they can cause. In alignment with Common Core science standards, this enticing title also features a description of the food chain through which pesticides can travel. Additionally, it offers compelling fact boxes, a vocabulary-boosting glossary, and vibrant photos on every eye-catching spread. Empowered with the information in this book, young readers will be able to take some simple steps, such as avoiding where pesticides are being sprayed and washing fruits and veggies, to boost their lifelong health.

Young readers are likely familiar with yummy foods like pizza and french fries, but they may not understand why these foods are not healthy to eat every day. This intriguing title is here to help! It features an array of valuable facts about processed foods and cooking methods that can negatively harm one's health, such as preservatives and deep fat frying. It additionally offers some simple, healthy swaps including choosing whole grain instead of sugary cereals and steaming vegetables. Engaging full-color photos, fascinating food-focused fact-boxes, and a vocabulary-enhancing glossary make this a valuable resource for students to build lifelong beneficial eating habits! It also highlights content that aligns with Common Core nutrition and health behavior standards.