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Heather C. Hudak
More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western…
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This fun and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a deserted island. Useful tips tell you how to stay calm, what you can - and shouldn’t…
Heather C Hudak
Climb Aboard! Explore different types of galaxies! Learn how galaxies are formed!
Did you know that BMX means bicycle motocross? Some BMX bikes are made to do jumps and tricks. Others are made for racing. Learn more about this extreme sport in…
Solving history’s mysteries with forensic science –Cover.
How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? This fascinating title examines how forensic…
Baseema’s family was nearly torn apart by the terrorist violence of Boko Haram in her homeland of Nigeria. Forced to flee their farm, they relied on friends of her father…
"How can African wild dogs hunt animals ten times their size? What does the howl of a coyote mean? Why do some solitary hunters live in packs? Discover the answers…
Gang violence forced Martinez to flee Guatemala to Mexico. And now, his mother has decided they must return to Guatemala. Martinez is scared-but the support of his new rural community…
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BMX riding can be done almost anywhere there is room to balance or race. BMX competitions focus on speed in race events and tricks in performance events. Learn more about…
Motocross can take place wherever there is lots of space and plenty of dirt. Along with racing, motocross events feature stunning tricks and gravity-defying jumps. Learn more about one of…
Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. Hades explores the well-known god’s backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back…
"Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. Poseidon explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him."--Provided by publisher.
"Zeus was the king of the gods. He ruled over the sky and controlled the weather. Zeus explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him."--Provided by…
"Seth was the Egyptian god of war, chaos, and storms. Seth explores the god's backstory and the purpose this crafty, devious god had in Egyptian mythology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images…
In this title, prospective app developers will meet pioneers in the app development field, examine the history of app development, learn what app developers do, the software they use, where…
Who wants to produce podcasts? In this title, prospective podcast producers will meet pioneers in the podcasting field, examine the history of podcasting, and learn about what podcasting entails, the…
Who wants to be a helpful hacker? In this title, prospective helpful hackers will meet pioneers in the hacking industry, examine the history of hacking, learn how to differentiate between…
Who wants to design games? In this title, prospective game designers will meet pioneers in the game design field, examine the history of game design, and learn about how games…
In 1947 Jackie Robinson made history as the first Black player in Major League Baseball since the 1800s. Following a legendary baseball career, Robinson went on to become a successful…
"False information and censorship significantly impact how people interpret issues and events. This important title examines the different ways of, and reasons for, controlling information, and how to build information…
Paul Bunyan is a legendary lumberjack and works alongside Babe the Blue Ox in stories. This title explores the history and cultural significance of these figures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images…
Carnivores get their energy from eating the meat of other living things. They spend more time sleeping than any other type of animal. Learn more about carnivores and their important…
Omnivores receive their energy from eating plant materials and meat. Many omnivores have differently shaped teeth, depending on whether they eat mostly meat or plants. Learn more about omnivores and…
"Cuba is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of…
"This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action and adapted their strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic evolved and changed. It also explores historical pandemic responses, the problems and…
The 2019 college admissions scandal in the United States, where more and 50 people were involved in a $25 million dollar bribery scheme, brought the issue of equality and equity…
The oceans are some of the most biologically diverse biomes on the planet, and cover approximately 71 percent of Earth’s surface.Diatoms, tiny plant-like organisms in the oceans, are responsible for…
Introduces readers to rain forests and important animals that live there. Learn how rain forests benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a…
"Why do gorilla troops move to a new area each day? Why do bonobos sleep in large groups? How do animals in a troop help raise young? Discover the answers…
The first moto X, or motocross, races were held in the United States in 1959. Since then, the sport has evolved to include freestyle competitions where athletes perform jumps, flips…
In this title, prospective website developers will meet pioneers in the website development industry, examine the history of website development, and learn about marking and scripting, how to optimize search…
"Thor is a god of thunder. Thor explores this Norse god's backstory and why he was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give…
"Hathor was an Egyptian goddess of women, motherhood, and love. Hathor explores the goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshiped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful…
"Valkyries are beautiful maidens who serve Odin by choosing who will live and die in battle. Valkyries explores the backstory of these women and why they were important to the…
Haunted History of the United States highlights paranormal reports, explores the history that has influenced these sightings and experiences, and digs into the theories and science behind them. This title…
Each book in the Take the Sky series is designed to inspire young readers by introducing core concepts in the study of sky science. Visual diagrams, vibrant images, and hands-on…
Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world…
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The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 in Central Africa. The disease was named after the Ebola River, which flows near the region where Ebola was discovered. Find out…
Measles has been around for hundreds of years. Settlers likely brought this disease to the Americas in the 1600s. Find out more in Measles, one of the titles in the…
In November 2019, COVID-19 started spreading through the city of Wuhan, China. By March 2020, the first outbreak of the virus had turned into a pandemic. Find out more in…
Influenza is also commonly called the flu. It is a common respiratory illness that may attack a person’s throat, nose, and lungs. Find out more in Influenza, one of the…
No one knows for sure where polio came from or when the first case took place. It has likely been around for thousands of years. Find out more in Polio…