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Samantha S. Bell
Describes technology before cell phones, including landlines, pay phones, telegrams, and letters. Includes fun facts and a Blast from the Past section –
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Describes methods of listening to music before the development of modern streaming services including phonographs, records, cassettes, CDs, and more. Includes fun facts and a Blast from the Past special…
Describes life before the Internet, including using books to research new information and using magazines or newspapers for entertainment and news –
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This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for avalanches and landslides and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make…
This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for floods and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book…
Osiris was the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians treated him with respect.
Ra was the king of the Egyptian gods. He created and ruled over the world. Ra explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.
Samantha S Bell
"Bugs in computer code can be annoying or even disastrous. This title talks about what bugs are and how programmers work to debug their programs."--
Twelve amazing stories of incredible animals.
The Incredible series tells engaging, exciting, and touching recent and historical stories about people and animals doing brave, daring, and surprising things. This is a high-interest page-turner series about animal…
Twelve incredible stories of real-life rescues.
Twelve puzzling mysteries, some centuries old, that remain unsolved. Yet people today still wonder about them and try to find answers.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped people in need get homes of their own. Rapper Pharrell Williams offers free summer learning camps for at-risk and low-income kids. Pilots who…
A charity in Scotland finds places for refugees to stay. In Massachusetts, the Welcome Project makes immigrants feel like part of the community. A church in Old Lyme, Connecticut, opened…
Supermodel Gisele Buendchen started a Clean Water Project in her hometown in Brazil. The Swedish company IKEA is working to reduce air pollution in India. A 12-year-old girl in Indonesia…
The National Council on Aging works with thousands of organizations and businesses across the US to improve the lives of people aged 60 and older. This book features 12 stories…
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen started a Clean Water Project in her hometown in Brazil. The Swedish company IKEA is working to reduce air pollution in India. A 12-year-old girl in Indonesia…
Dragons are long, scaled creatures in Chinese mythology. This title explores the purpose these helpful creatures have in Chinese stories. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers…
"Yudi rules over the Heavenly Domain. This title explores the god's backckstory and how and why Chinese people worship him"--]cProvided by publisher.
Guandi is the god of war, wealth, and literature. This title explores the god's backstory and how and why Chinese people worship him.
"Xiwangmu is the goddess of immortality and the ruler of heaven. This title explores the goddess's backstory and how and why Chinese people worship her"--]cProvided by publisher.
Samantha Bell
Offers 12 exciting facts about these underwater animals, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about diverse dolphin species and…
Presents 12 of the most epic climbing adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of Mt. Everest in Nepal, Rocklands in South Africa, Athabasca Glacier in Canada…
Presents 12 of the most epic urban adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of bungee jumping from the Macau Tower in China, climbing the Sydney Harbor…
Offers 12 exciting facts about these slow-moving animals, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about several types of sloths…
"Osiris was the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians treated him with respect"--
Ra was the king of the Egyptian gods. He created and ruled over the world. Ra explores the god’s backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshiped him. Easy-to-read text, vivid…
Get 12 in-depth chapters on the daring and dangerous job of a rescue and recovery diver, including cave rescues, black water, underwater robots, and collecting police evidence. Includes statistics, sidebars…
Get 12 in-depth chapters on the daring yet dangerous job of fighting forest fires as a smokejumper. Training, equipment, parachute training, and history are all covered. Includes statistics, sidebars, and…
Get 12 in-depth chapters on the daring yet dangerous job of a deep sea fisher, including the commercial fishing industry, accidents, rogue waves, and falling overboard. Includes statistics, sidebars, and…
Get 12 in-depth chapters on the details of the daring and dangerous job of a high-rise window washer, including the long history, harsh condition, training and equipment, and techniques. Includes…
