Most Popular Books by Mary Kay Carson

This book discusses the different types of epilepsy and the seizures that result. It details the workings of the nervous system and the effect that epilepsy may have on people''s lives. The history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and future areas of research for the disease are covered. Real life stories are mixed in throughout the book.

Profiles the life of the inventor of video games, discussing how he came up with the idea and early games he invented.

Contains twenty reproducible web-based activities designed to help students in grades six through eight learn about the weather.

Stay out of the water! During the summer of 1916, the "Jersey man-eater"-a great white shark-terrorized the coast of New Jersey. Based on real events, new friends Ed and Mike have to work together to survive one of the deadliest shark attacks in history! In the blistering summer of 1916, Ed Mitchell is melting in the heat wave boiling New York City. All the city pools are closed because of the polio epidemic, so Ed can''t wait to flee to the Jersey Shore and cool off in the ocean. But during his first dip, a great white shark attacks a swimmer and sends the coastline into a panic. Ed is sent away from the shore to visit his aunt in Matawan, New Jersey, where he can stay safe and cool. In Matawan, Ed meets Mike Anders-a local boy who knows all the best spots in the nearby creek. Mike vows to teach Ed to swim, and Ed promises to help Mike read better. Little do they know, the new friends are about to have the summer of their lives. The "Jersey man-eater," the dangerous shark who keeps attacking swimmers, is headed right up the coast and into their favorite swimming spot! Will Ed and Mike be able to survive one of the deadliest shark attacks in history?

A new addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, Urban Coyotes follows the scientists of the Urban Coyote Research Project as they track, study, and care for coyotes living among humans in one of America''s largest cities, Chicago. But that’s the thing about coyotes. They don’t necessarily do what’s typical or usual, nor what’s expected or predicted. Coyotes are rule breakers. The fourth largest metropolitan area in North America is home to more than nine million people and a surprisingly large population of coyotes. Join the wildlife scientists of the Urban Coyote Research Project as they carry on their twenty-five-year mission: Studying the coyotes of Cook County, Illinois, home to the city of Chicago. Explore questions such as "Where did the coyotes come from—and why?," "Are they a danger to Chicagoans?," and "Do predators create healthier urban ecosystems?" with real-life scientists in the field. Started by urban ecologist Stan Gehrt in the late 1990s when coyotes were first noticed entering the Chicago region, the Urban Coyote Research Project''s mission is to help coyotes and human city dwellers live together in peace. With stunning up-close photography by Tom Uhlman, author Mary Kay Carson offers an in-depth look into how these mystifying wild creatures, and those dedicated to studying and protecting them, navigate urban spaces. How do scientists study one of North America’s most adaptable predators right in the middle of a bustling city? Real-World Science: Join the Urban Coyote Research Project team as they use tracking gear, data, and detective work to understand Chicago’s clever canines. Ecology for Kids: Explore how these predators fit into the urban ecosystem, why they are considered “rule breakers,” and how they can actually make a city healthier. Up-Close Photography: See stunning, full-color photos that bring you face-to-face with coyote pups, their parents, and the scientists studying them in the field. Wildlife Conservation: Learn about the mission to help people and wild animals share the same space peacefully, and what it means for the future of our cities.

Teaches nonfiction guided reading using books that support the social studies and science curricula.

"An easy-to-follow and alluring narrative . . . instructive and captivating."--School Library Journal What would it be like to travel to Mars? Find out, in this incredible book, written in coordination with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History. Perhaps no planet has stirred our imagination more than Mars. And this book, based on the American Museum of Natural History''s exhibit "Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration," provides an extraordinary introduction to the Red Planet. Through breathtaking images from NASA, and information sent to Earth from satellites, budding astronomers and astronauts can explore Mars''s climate and features--and find out what it would take for a human to travel there.

Pictures of frightening-looking animals, including insects, bats, fish, eels and other creatures, with explanations for their appearance.

Why is there life on earth? How did Saturn get its rings? Which planet is biggest, which one''s hottest--and which has a cloud named Scooter? Take a trip into outer space to learn about the asteroid belt, Martian volcanoes, dwarf planets, and other fascinating facts about our universe.

An introduction to the example and achievements of the influential civil rights leader poses and answers key questions about his life and time, offering insight into such topics as segregation, the 1963 Civil Rights March, and the history and purpose of his famous speeches.

What was the Underground Railroad--and who traveled on it? Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do? This gripping book tells kids all about the perilous journey to escape slavery and finally become free: how long it could take, where the fugitives hid, who helped them, how "stationmasters" sent secret messages, and other fascinating details of the legendary Underground Railroad.

Nature is in session!

The latest information plus easy hands-on activities and reproducibles that teach about all kinds of weather -- from mild to wild!

"Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Whatever the weather question a child has--from sunshine to storms or snow--the fascinating answers are right here! "--

Are there more insects than people on Earth? Are all bugs insects? And can all insects fly? From the number of legs a ladybug has to the truth about whether termites eat wood and why crickets chirp, this cool book helps children discover some of the world''s most amazing creatures.

Answers to questions on the sinking of the Titanic.

Reproducible Journal Pages With Instant No-Mess Mini Experiments That Invite Kids to Learn and Write About Weather, Human Body, Space, and Other Science Topics You Teach Write About Science! These ready-to-go, reproducible journals combine simple hands-on experiments with thought-provoking prompts that encourage kids to learn and write about science. Students dissect seeds, build a model of an eclipse, and read a weather map.

Using the structure of ''The House that Jack Built'' and the example of the gray wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the interconnectedness of the wildlife that lives in a place and how the presence (or absence) of a single species can impact an ecosystem is explained.

Presents information about the fight for women''s suffrage in the United States in question and answer format.

Describes what make a temperate forest different from other places and how it changes throughout the year and over time.