Sara Antill

There are many simple ways to recycle, save resources (not to mention: money), and help the planet. This book explains the many things that kids can do to reduce their impact on the environment and improve the world around them. Chapters also suggest subjects kids can investigate to learn more about alternative fuels and other large-scale environmental projects.

Sympathy and empathy are essential building blocks to developing good social skills. Readers explore the importance of this quality-social intelligence-and discuss how this quality helps people work well with others, build satisfying friendships, and beco

People with optimism expect the best and accentuate the positive. This character strength can be seen in Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech, in which he expressed his hope for future generations. This volume explores how optimism keep

Describes ten things that can be done to help the community, including making charitable donations, visiting the elderly, and volunteering.

Grit-persistence and perseverance in the face of setbacks-is an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn a

Features ten simple steps that can increase academic performance in school, including making time to study, getting organized, and asking for help.

Learn about the mysterious Australian platypus, an egg-laying mammal with a bill like a duck and a tail like a beaver.

Introduces whales, discussing the physical characteristics, life cycle, and eating habits of the species.