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Cynthia O'Brien
Animal rights activists all around the world are working to end animal suffering. They campaign for laws to protect animal welfare. They work to stop the use of animals in…
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"Our planet is in trouble. Fighting climate change is an urgent priority. Climate activists are challenging governments, spreading awareness, and taking action. Could you be one of them? Read this…
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Women have faced discrimination in all areas of their life, simply because of their gender. For a long time, women couldn't vote, own property, do certain jobs, or get an…
Cynthia W Bardes
Ginger, 60s and gorgeous, is shocked when her stepchildren contest her late-husband's will. She leaves Atlanta for Three Oaks, a gated enclave in Florida and meets Kevin McCoy, a dashing…
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Read about the different tools of technology we use throughout our day. Think about which kinds of technology you use yourself –
Read about the invention of certain tools, and how they have been improved over time to become the technology we use today –
This timely book follows the emergence of COVID-19 in December 2019, and describes how, within a few short months, it transformed the way the world was living and working. The…
Discusses the myths and legends about fairy.
Are mermaids compassionate beings waiting to save drowning sailors or vindictive creatures hoping to lure people to their deaths? The answer depends on the lore, which is vast and varied…
Describes the experiences of people who helped to settle the American West by selling goods and services to settlers, prospectors, and miners, noting key events and places along the way.
Describes the experiences of people who helped to settle the American West as prospectors, miners, and loggers, noting key events and places along the way.
Discover how the mass invasion of settlers impacted the indigenous peoples of the West.
For years, space scientists have been asking the question Is there other life out there? Readers will enjoy the fascinating history of our search for extraterrestrial life–from aliens to tiny…
Many technologies are made up of different parts that each perform a certain job. This basic introduction to systems will show you how all the parts work together as a…
Technology is the name we give to the tools that help make work easier, safer, or more fun for us to do. Learn about the basics of technology and how…
Robots are machines that can do work on their own. Read about all of the different and exciting jobs robots do in our communities –
Computer scientists know how to follow steps, spot patterns, and fix problems to reach a goal. Read about how anyone can learn to think like a computer scientist! –
This amazing journey through the continent of North America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of…
Energy powers the things that make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. Read about the Earth-friendly tools that are used to gather energy –
Technology can make work easier, safer, and more fun. But some technology can also be harmful to the environment. Read about how we can make responsible choices in our use…
Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon a big deal…
Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon-a big deal in…
Modern farming allows us to buy almost any kind of food at any time of the year. But this conveninece comes at a cost. This important book shows how we…
Women make up about half the world’s population, but women worldwide have had to fight for equal rights - to be able to vote, do the same jobs as men…
This book looks at the impact of environmental activists, from John Muir to Rachel Carson, and the events that had wide-ranging impact, such as the Santa Barbara oil spill, the…
Scientists have only started to unravel the secrets of the human brain over the past few decades. This fascinating book describes experiences common to many people that our brains tell…
This exciting book describes some of the dangerous journeysand sometimes remarkable findsmade by treasure hunters throughout history. Find out about lost pirate gold, a pharaoh’s treasure protected by a curse…
From card tricks to reading minds, the art of magic lies in the magician’s or illusionist’s ability to deceive the audience. Read about the mysteries that lie behind such spectacular…
This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the long-lost daughter of the murdered Russian Czar, pilot…
This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the ocean. Useful tips tell you how to get drinkable water, what you can - and shouldn’t…
This … survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a mountain. Useful tips tell you how to survive an avalanche, how to find drinkable water, what materials are…
From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful…
