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Clara MacCarald
Presents true accounts of children forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young…
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Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Civil War. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history…
This title examines the history and use of algae as a source of energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source –
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This title examines the history and use of solar energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source –
Describes the background and history of the Holocaust. Includes A Closer Look features –
Explores the history, events, and aftermath of Sophie Scholl’s fight against Hitler’s Regime. Features Think about It questions, two infographics, and two In Their Own Words special features –
Explores the history, events, and aftermath of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Features Think about It questions, two infographics, and two In Their Own…
Explores plans for building a colony on Mars, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics…
Explores methods and devices scientists use to explore the ocean, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face…
Describes artificial intelligence programs designed to play and win games against human champions including AlphaGo, DeepBlue, and Watson. Explores the history of these supercomputers and how they could evolve in…
This title introduces readers to the region of Europe. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into Europe’s rich and complex histories, natural…
Odors can tell other animals to stay away or to come close. Getting Smelly to Survive covers how animals use smells to defend against predators, mark their territories, and attract…
Many animals need to hunt other animals in order to eat. Hunting to Survive covers how animals wait for or seek out prey, as well as the different body parts…
Animals migrate for many reasons, including to find food and avoid extreme temperatures. Migrating to Survive covers how and why a variety of animals migrate by land, air, and sky.
Bringing Back Our Deserts explains why deserts are at risk and how people are combating invasive species, restoring damaged areas, and preserving deserts for future generations. This title also explores…
Clara Maccarald
Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Describes various weapons used in World War II on land, in the air, and at sea. –
State governments are relaxing laws about marijuana use for both recreational and medicinal purposes. But just how harmless is this popular drug? This informative volume explores the effects, dangers, and…
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy described consumer rights in what came to be known as the Consumer Bill of Rights. Since then, as the world has expanded and changed…
Offers 12 different views on the waves of European settlers during colonial times. Each page provides information about what happened during European colonization and how it affected different people, along…
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information…
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of mathematician Katherine Johnson. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, and sidebars present interesting, supplementary…
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of physicist and chemist Marie Curie. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, and sidebars present…
"Early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of chemist Rosalind Franklin. ... Children can learn more about [her] using our safe search engine that provides relevant…
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of primatologist Jane Goodall. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, and sidebars present interesting, supplementary…
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of animal behaviorist Temple Grandin. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, and sidebars present interesting…
This book explores a wide diversity of approaches to help understand the policy movement phenomena, providing a useful guide on global studies in education, as well as insights into the…
