Meish Goldish
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
How did stink bugs get their name? They got it from the smelly liquid they make inside their bodies. When an enemy comes near, this tricky insect sprays its stinky liquid. The awful smell keeps other animals far away. These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these smelly creatures. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
One morning in September 2011, a large crowd gathered at the shore in Huntington Beach, California. The people had come to watch dozens of surfers ride the rolling ocean waves. This wasn't just any surfing competition, however—the surfers were dogs! With more than a thousand fans cheering the competitors on, an English bulldog named Sir Hollywood rode a long wave and was declared one of the winners. Surf dog competitions are fairly new, but...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
On April 20, 2010, workers were drilling for oil on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico when a fire caused a huge explosion. Eleven workers tragically lost their lives. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only disaster. The explosion caused a huge oil leak in the Gulf that took months to stop. The consequences of the leak continue to affect the area to this day. Oil Spill: Deepwater Horizontraces the tragic story of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon...
4) Shelter dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A collection of true stories features dogs adopted from animal shelters and their role in saving lives and helping people in need.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
One night in December 1984, the residents of Bhopal, India, woke up suddenly, gasping for breath. Aziza Sultan's room was filled with a white cloud: "I heard people shouting, 'Run! Run!' Then I started coughing. It seemed as if I was breathing in fire. My eyes were burning." What was causing this unbelievable horror? Poisoned Air: Bhopal, Indiatraces the tragic story of a city in India that became exposed to a deadly gas called methyl isocyanate,...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In September 2013, 72-year-old Gene Penaflor was hunting for deer in California's Mendocino National Forest when he fell onto rocky terrain and was knocked unconscious. When he awoke, the hunter was disoriented and lost. Days went by but rescuers did not come. To survive, Gene ate squirrels, frogs, and lizards. He kept himself warm in the subfreezing temperatures by building small fires and covering himself with leaves and grass. Would help arrive...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
On April 21, 1956, a five-year-old girl was examined at a hospital in Minamata, Japan. Doctors were puzzled by her symptoms which included difficulty walking and speaking and severe convulsions. Days later, her sister came down with the same symptoms. Soon after, more people were found with the same illness. What was causing this devastating disease? Toxic Water: Minamata, Japan traces the tragic story of toxic wastewater from a factory that poisoned...