Lovable troublemaker Iggy learns about the power of interpretation when one of his genius plans goes wrong.

We live in an incredible world full of incredible inventions, and we often can't remember a time before they existed. But behind every invention is an inventor and a story! In this intriguing volume, readers will learn more about inventions, from appliances such as microwave ovens to foods such as cornflakes, and to things as widespread today as the internet. They'll also learn about the people who created these things, often on purpose but sometimes...

Food service workers have important jobs, and readers learn all about what makes these workers essential in this creative look at community helpers who don't often get their share of the spotlight. Clear and focused text introduces the basics of jobs in the food service industry, inspiring readers to look more deeply into a career in this area if they are interested in food.

"Your evening meal is a great chance to you get the nutrients you need. But there are so many options. What's on your dinner plate? Empower young readers to identify healthy choices with this exciting book that makes food literacy approachable. Colorful illustrations combined with bright photos make picking healthy choices fun!"--

Introduces ways to practice good health and hygiene through hands-on activities, including simple recipes for toothpaste, body wash, and breathmints.

Sheila Jasanoff is Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Trained in law at Harvard Law School, she is the author of many books on the role of science and technology in the politics of modern democratic societies, including Science at the Bar, The Fifth Branch, and Risk Management and Political Culture. Biology and politics have converged today across much of the industrialized...

What do kites, writing, gunpowder, and the number zero have in common? They all have histories in Asia, the world's largest continent. Discover the great minds and finds of ancient and modern Asia in this learning adventure."--Back cover.

The pampered prince Siddhartha tried dieting and didn't like it anymore than you do. When he became the Buddha, he found the "middle way" between overindulgence and abstinence. Modern science confirms what Buddha knew all along: it's not what you eat that's important, but when you eat. Sure, he lived before the age of doughnuts and French fried, but his teachings provide a sane, mindful approach to achieving optimum health.--

A unique, one-stop handbook for mixed breed dog owners Known for their individuality, mutts have become the most popular dogs in the United States! Now, The Complete Guide to Mutts addresses all the special needs of owning a mixed breed, providing comprehensive, reliable information in one authoritative resource on everything from health and training to behavior issues-something you won't find in other books. Written by Margaret Bonham, a dog writer...

From table talk to farmers' markets, analyzing the cultural politics of what and how we eat. This audiobook explores the idea that table activities - the mealtime rituals of food preparation, serving, and dining - lay the foundation for a proper education on the value of civility, the importance of the common good, and what it means to be a good citizen. The arts of conversation and diplomatic speech are learned and practiced at tables, and a political...