The modern world can be a dangerous place, filled with fast cars, smartphones, new drugs, and thrill sports. Meanwhile, we humans are as fragile as ever. In fact, after a century of steady improvement, injuries and accidental deaths are on the rise. Steve Casner has devoted his career to studying the psychology of safety, and he knows there's not a safety warning we won't ignore or a foolproof device we can't turn into an implement of disaster. Careful...

Explains the importance of being safe around pools, lakes, and oceans, whether swimming or in a boat, and points out specific things one can do to remain safe in the water.

"Over 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the US every year. Readers learn the science behind the storm, how climate change impacts it, and how to stay safe during a tornado warning"-- Provided by publisher.

"A guide for children and pre-teens on the equipment used in gymnastics and how to keep safe while training"--Provided by publisher.

"A girl teaches an alien from a planet with no gravity how to be safe on a playground."-- Provided by publisher.

Teaches young readers how to effectively deal with bullies and avoid giving in to peer pressure to bully others.

Author Lynne Finch takes a comprehensive look at ways to improve your family's immediate safety and methods for protecting them in the future. Finch covers a wide range of topics from temporary ways renters can make their home secure, to more permanent changes an owner can make.

"Ms. Crum's class find themselves in all sorts of trouble when an emergency drill is announced over the speaker. Follow along as Finn and friends learn an important lesson from their School Resource Officer about listening and following the rules."-- Page [4] of cover.