At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to...

"Uses animals in a pet store to explore how collecting and analyzing data can help readers organize and understand information"--Provided by publisher.

Offers tips and techniques for conducting research, from narrowing a topic down to finding resources.

A biography of the scientist known as the "Shark Lady," reveals how she turned a childhood passion into her life's work, devoting herself to studying sharks and educating the public on the graceful, clever sea creatures.

"How do we know so much about people and events from the past? Much of what we know comes from studying items used long ago. Research Visual Primary Sources: Photographs, Paintings, Video, and More! will help you dive deeper into studying history by showing you how to examine objects that were part of everyday life in the past"--

A jumping spider is sent to the International Space Station to discover if she can hunt in microgravity.

"Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. But first he had to outwit a rascally copilot, keep the balloon from bursting, and avoid crashing into the sea. The good doctor's quick-thinking solutions will surprise young readers--and keep them giggling."--Amazon.com.

This title takes a look at the incredible technology created by NASA and how humans use that technology every day on Earth, from memory foam mattresses to GPS. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Learn about real life heroes who risk their lives studying hurricanes.