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Using Economic and Resource Maps
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Do You Know about Maps?
Ever wonder what crops grow in North Carolina? Or which state park is nearest to your home? Economic and resource maps show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place… Read More →
Using Physical Maps
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Do You Know about Maps?
Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Or where the highest point in your state is? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how… Read More →
Using Political Maps
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Do You Know about Maps?
Ever wonder what the capital of Alaska is? Or how many states share a border with New York? Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by… Read More →
Using Road Maps and GPS
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Do You Know about Maps?
Ever wonder what route would get you from coast to coast the fastest? Or where to find camping spots on a road trip? Road maps and GPS give details about routes and sites. But how do you… Read More →
Using Topographic Maps
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Do You Know about Maps?
Want to know just how tall Mount Everest is? Or what the city of Denver's elevation is? Then look at a topographic map! These maps use lines to show the height and shape of Earth's surface.… Read More →
Digital Safety Smarts: Preventing Cyberbullying
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Is Digital Citizenship?
Using technology to bully others is a serious problem many kids face. Learn about cyberbullying, including the effects it has, as well as how to identify and prevent it. Digital Safety… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Agricultural Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Everyone needs to eat, yet farming is a major cause of pollution around the world. But did you know that certain types of farming create less pollution than others? Or that some types of… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Fossil Fuel Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas create many types of pollution. But did you know that scientists have found ways to limit the pollution's effects? Or that even small changes can… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Household Waste?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Americans throw away millions of tons of waste at home every year. But did you know that much of this household waste can be recycled? Or that there are ways to turn this waste into energy?… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Manufacturing Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Factories create large amounts of pollution when making their products. But did you know that new technology helps factories significantly reduce the amount of that pollution? Or that… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Nuclear Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Pollution from nuclear power plants can have extremely harmful effects on people, animals, and the environment. But did you know that scientists have made nuclear power much safer? Or that… Read More →
How Can We Reduce Transportation Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and ships create much of the pollution in our environment. But did you know that engineers have developed cars that don't produce any pollution at all?… Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution? — Paperback Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Pollution is a hot topic in the news. This real-life science series from Searchlight Books™ walks students through the causes and effects of pollution and explains how we can work together to Read More →
Smart Online Communication: Protecting Your Digital Footprint
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Is Digital Citizenship?
What you put on the Internet may stay there forever. So how can you protect your online reputation? What can you to do keep your identity safe? Learn how to be a smart user of technology, why Read More →
Budgeting, Spending, and Saving
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do We Use Money?
People spend money on food, fashion, and fun. But how can you spend money wisely? How do you figure out what you want to buy and what you need to buy? Money is a key part of our world, and… Read More →
Earning Income
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do We Use Money?
Most people earn income by working at jobs. However, jobs are not the only way to make money. People receive money as gifts, by selling something they make or own, and by investing. But did… Read More →
Growing Your Money
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do We Use Money?
Making your money grow over time is easier than you might think. Investing is a great skill to learn. The sooner you start investing, the more money you can make. But what kinds of… Read More →
Investigating Seasons
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Earth's Cycles?
Most people are familiar with spring, summer, fall, and winter. But did you know that some places on our planet have a rainy season and a dry season? Or that the Northern and Southern… Read More →
Investigating the Rock Cycle
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Earth's Cycles?
Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks make up the three main types of rocks. But did you know that rocks are constantly being created, destroyed, and created again? Or that… Read More →
Investigating the Water Cycle
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Earth's Cycles?
Water is essential to life on our planet. Water is constantly moving between Earth's surface, the air, and the ground. But did you know that water cannot be created or destroyed? Or that… Read More →
Learning about Africa
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Africa is an amazing continent, with its vast array of wildlife and its ancient monuments. But did you know that the world's longest river is in Africa? Or that Africa has more countries than Read More →
Learning about Antarctica
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for Read More →
Learning about Asia
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about… Read More →
Learning about Australia
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Australia is the smallest continent, known for having the largest coral reef in the world. But did you know that Australia is the only continent that is also a country? Or that one-third of… Read More →