Most Popular Books by Sarah Levete

White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world.The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today.

Presents a variety of plants and animals that live in the rain forest and describes the threat that logging represents to its continued existence.

Did you know that some people in the world do not have enough water? How can building a well help?

Explains basic facts about healthy diets and how food is produced, including bits of trivia about unusual foods from around the world.

Did you know that many of the same games are played all over the world? What games do children play?

Explains what "coming of age" means in different religions around the world.

The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably u0093swallowingu0094 ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devilu0092s Sea. Readers will love the tales in this well-crafted book, which also incorporates impressive information about the geography and climate of these locations. These elements are important to the mysterious events that occur there. With the motivating help of awesome images and photos, readers will critically evaluate the evidence and decide whether theyu0092d dare venture into these u0093danger zones.u0094

The best fakes and hoaxes have just enough truth to lure people into the deception. This comprehensive book showcases some infamous hoaxes as well as supposed-hoaxes that people wonu0092t stop believingu0097Bigfoot, anyone? Thereu0092s so much to explore, from ancient lore of fairies and sea monsters to modern-day hoax baseball players and superhumans! Each high-interest subject is paired with imaginative images and colorful photographs. u0093Mysterious Factsu0094 boxes list further points of proof. Readers will especially find a chapter on Internet hoaxes and digital forgeries applicable to their lives.

Some think UFO lore began sometime in the 1940s with the sighting of so-called u0093flying saucers,u0094 but ancient Egyptians recorded sightings of mysterious unidentified objects in the sky as well! These couldnu0092t have been experimental aircraft, as is so often the explanation for UFO accounts. This entertaining guide to all things alien presents the facts and lore of UFO and alien sightings. The motivating text also considers the impact and influence of alien movies and space discoveries. Readers will weigh the well-balanced evidence with the aid of fun images and photographs and assess whether they are true believers.

Discusses aspects of health and safety such as keeping safe while playing, healthy eating, and dealing with emotional problems.

Helps young children deal with difficult circumstances in life, such as handling the death of a loved one, and provides useful strategies and helpful solutions.

The Vietnam War lasted just over 20 years. The conflict''s impact on the people of Vietnam as well as citizens of the United States and other countries still echoes to this day. For every one of the millions who fought and died, there was a family who worried and grieved. This important book tackles the difficult nature of this war, including how the explosions, gunfire, and fear ruled the hearts of soldiers and families back home. The text carefully explains the causes and effects of the Vietnam War augmented by well-chosen primary sources and photographs.

The war in Afghanistan, a conflict that continues to rage on more than a decade after it began, has changed the lives of many families both in the country itself and in the many nations that have sent soldiers to fight there, including the United States and Canada. Readers of this notable volume will learn why this war began as well as its wide-reaching consequences. Photographs and other primary sources will further enlighten about the current conflict. This commendable text contains essential content for any classroom or library concerned with keeping readers informed about current events.

This examines some of the major issues that people face around the world. Find out about diseases such as cholera and malaria. See how pollution and overcrowding are contributing to poor health.

Describes how people feel about death, discussing what happens when someone dies, why people die, and how to cope with grief. Suggested level: primary.

Some men and women in the armed forces shoot right to the top. Special Forces are the elite troops who work alone or in small teams on special and dangerous missions around the world. These high-caliber troops are the best of the best. Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and others perform and engage in secret unseen missions. From training programs and tests through the missions themselves, this book introduces readers to the adventurous and action-filled world of Special Forces, and highlights what it takes to be a part of this exclusive team.

Explores the world of rivers and lakes, looking at how they have shaped the landscape and provided fresh water, a vital resource for human, animal, and plant life, and how communities both depend on them and can be devastated by them.

Describes monster trucks, how they are made, what they are used for, what it takes to be a driver, and trucks of the future.

Some men and women in the armed forces shoot right to the top. Special Forces are the elite troops who work alone or in small teams on special and dangerous missions around the world. These high-caliber troops are the best of the best. Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and others perform and engage in secret unseen missions. From training programs and tests through the missions themselves, this book introduces readers to the adventurous and action-filled world of Special Forces, and highlights what it takes to be a part of this exclusive team.

Examines farming around the world and the global problem of providing food for all of the people without destroying the planet.

Single parent, lone parent, broken, blended—these are some of the terms used today to describe families that result from a family breakup. It is often hard to understand the feelings and issues that young people experience when they find themselves caught up in a broken family. This tactful volume looks at the issues and feelings triggered by a family breakup. It explores the complicated emotions that a breakup can cause and the methods for dealing with these situations. Sidebars feature statistics about marriage and divorce and family relationships.

Introduces the topic of water, discussing its importance, its uneven distribution in the world, the advantages and disadvantages of dams, the causes of pollution, and the impact that global warming could have on the world''s water supply.

Often appearing during the teen or young adult years, eating disorders are illnesses that cause serious disturbances to the diet, such as eating much less or much more than is healthy. While eating disorders are treatable, if left untreated they can cause serious health complications and can even be life-threatening. Readers learn about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how they affect the body and mind. The author shares information on getting help and coping with an eating disorder, as well as developing a healthy body image. Recent news stories and statistics provide additional background on this complex problem.

Most people need medicine at some point in their lives. It''s this fact that drives the pharmaceutical industry and makes it one of the most profitable industries today. So much goes into the making of a single pharmaceutical product before it even goes on the shelves, including research, manufacturing, clinical trials, and marketing. In this book, readers learn about these stages of development and what happens when a wonder drug turns out to have deadly side effects. They''ll read facts and figures that will surprise them, such as the first drugstore dating back to the eighth century! Readers will also learn about the future of pharmaceuticals on the Internet and the effects of recent government guidelines. Business may be booming, but competition between pharmaceutical companies is fierce. They''re always on the lookout for the next product that may change our lives forever.

The global economy is a complex system. This volume helps young people understand just how it works. In an approachable, interesting style, it explains what the global economy is and how it has evolved, how national economies are more interdependent than ever before, and how the banking system plays a role in how money flows over borders. Readers also learn how such economic interdependence can lead to global financial crises. For students interested in how money works, this volume is a great resource in helping them understand the potential and perils of a financially interdependent world.

While witnessing the continuous coverage of violence in Afghanistan, it can be difficult to remember the events that led to the ongoing conflict. However, in order to understand the struggles of today, informed people need to comprehend the events of years past. This invaluable volume, while not simplifying the Afghanistan War, provides a thoughtful and sensitive account of key events, groups, and people involved in the war, including the countryu0092s colonial history, Al Qaeda, and Osama bin Laden. More significant information is presented in sidebars throughout the text, while photographs provide visual support for this most timely and important subject.

The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial and galvanizing conflicts in modern history. To better comprehend why so many nations became involved in the war, this wide-ranging volume delves into the many causes of the conflict, from French colonialism to the spread of Communism to the final sparks that ignited combat. Readers will also learn about key moments within the conflict and the lasting effects of the war''s conclusion. Vivid photographs throughout the book give readers a sense of Vietnam?s geography, a key role player in the eventual outcome.

Explains how death is "celebrated" in different religions around the world.

Discusses the organs and function of the cardiopulmonary system, including information on the vital functions of the lungs and blood, the process of respiration, and keeping the body healthy.

This high-interest book reveals the fascinating and secretive world of undercover operations. Many agencies utilize undercover agents, from local and state police to federal agencies like the CIA, the Secret Service, and the armed forces. Through engaging text, readers learn why there is a need to go undercover and the many clever ways operatives go deep undercover to get information from the enemy. Readers also discover how these agencies use cutting-edge technology to solve cases. Legendary undercover cases from around the world round out this exciting volume and keep readers turning the page.

Weigh up the evidence on twenty common science myths.

This series aims to help children recognise and understand their feelings in situations that they find awkward or stressful. A key theme will be to help children realise their own potential and to focus on their positive attributes. Ages 6 and over.

I Can Smile looks at sadness, an often complicated and confusing emotion. It focuses on six personal stories that children will recognise and relate to, looking at emotions ranging from grief at the death of a relative or pet to grumps, tantrums and depression. In each section, a child narrates her/his experience and feelings, and explains how he/she found a way of dealing with her/his emotions. Linked to each story are examples of other children who may have experienced the same feelings as the narrator for different reasons, along with guidance and strategies on understanding and living with these feelings. Though I Can Smile focuses on understanding sadness, it also touches on related issues such as divorce, bullying, making friends and looking after your body.

Describes what mountains are, how they form, and the plants and wildlife that live on them.