Most Popular Books by Sarah Levete

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

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

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

''Health and Disease'' examines some of the major health issues that people face around the world. Find out about diseases such as cholera and malaria, which are devastating populations around the world. See how pollution and overcrowding are contributing to poor health.

Some people fear that we cannot provide enough food for everyone in the world. This book examines these issues and suggest ways in which people can help to reduce the global food crisis.

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.

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

What happens when the climate changes abruptly and dramatically, not as part of a natural process of change but because of human activity? The result is more frequent and stronger heat waves, storms, torrential rain, raging winds, and hurricanes. This fascinating book uses real-life examples to explore the causes and effects of catastrophic weather.

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.

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.

Eating disorders happen—but how does it feel when they happen to you? Having an eating disorder is a painful, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to suffer from an eating disorder through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of these difficult conditions in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration. Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.

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.

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

This examines some of the major issues that people face, from problems such as water shortages during a drought to the water-borne diseases in dirty water supplies.

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.

Looks at our interaction with Earth and the global impact of our actions on the environment, today and in the future.

Going through a family breakup happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Going through a family breakup is a devastating, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like when your family is split apart through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to a new family life, and find out more about why families break up and restructure afterward in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration. Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.

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.