Precious Mckenzie: 25 books

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage...

Beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.

Beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.

Beautiful photos and text examine the challenges affecting coral reef habitats and how they can be saved.

Beautiful photos and text examine the issues surrounding ocean habitats and how they can be saved.

Young readers explore the basic needs of plants and organic gardening.

Young readers explore various forms of pollution and how people are cleaning up the environment.

When you hear the word “pit bull,” do you imagine a fierce fighting dog? In the 1800s, people in Great Britain bred terriers, mastiffs, and bulldogs together. These early breeders wanted to create tough fighting dogs. Any dog is capable of biting or attacking. Each dog is an individual. Firm, loving training and early socialization is the best plan for each and every dog, not just pit bulls.

A scientific look at how rainbows are formed, why we can only see part of them, and how your location determines if you see one or not.

A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form.

A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it.

A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees.

The modern Australian Shepherd is a versatile, joyful dog that loves to be around people. Nothing makes this dog more content than being with its people and doing work for them. Ranchers love Aussies because Aussies are athletes. They can run all day, herding sheep. They never seem to slow down or get tired. In fact, the more exercise they get, the happier they look.

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage...