Describes what is meant by bullying; then goes on to explain why bullies act as they do, how to deal with them, and how to stop being one.

Introduces the basics of Rastafarianism through the eyes of a child living in Brooklyn after his parents emigrated from Jamaica where the religion began in 1930.

Defines worry and discusses ways in which it can be both beneficial and harmful.

Looks at the behavior, characteristics, and cultural importance of the Puerto Rican tree frogs known as coquis, and presents basic information about other species of Latin American frogs, including poison dart frogs and red-eyed tree frogs.

Introduces the parts of a bulldozer and looks at what kind of work bulldozers do on a construction site.

Although the desert is a dry biome, it has a variety of animals. Readers explore both hot and cold deserts, and are introduced to endangered species such as the Sahara Desert's slender-horned gazelle. Also explained, are the subjects of climate change, poaching, and human activities that are affecting the world's deserts. Accessible, informative text illustrates how these threats can be lessened.

The world's forests are filled with flora and fauna, but in many places they are threatened by encroaching development. This habitat loss, along with poaching and climate change, is one of the major factors affecting forest animals. This volume explores these concepts through profiles of animals like the red panda, which is losing its habitat to logging and agriculture. Readers will learn about this threat to the wildlife, as well as ongoing efforts...