Erica Donner

In Amphibians, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Erica Donner

In Birds, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Erica Donner

In Fish, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Erica Donner

In Insects, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Erica Donner

In Mammals, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Erica Donner

In Reptiles, early readers learn about the defining characteristics of this animal group. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage early readers as they discover what features set these animals apart.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores caves around the world, surveying common cave features and creepy stories about these places.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores cemeteries around the world, surveying common cemetery features and creepy stories about these places.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores ghost towns around the world, surveying common ghost-town features and creepy stories about these places.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores haunted houses around the world, surveying common haunted-house features and creepy stories about these places.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores old jails around the world, surveying common jail and prison features and creepy stories about these places.

Valerie Bodden

Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores tombs around the world, surveying common tomb features and creepy stories about these places.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores levers, a useful simple machine.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores pulleys a useful simple machine.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores ramps a useful simple machine.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores screws a useful simple machine.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores wedges a useful simple machine.

Dickmann, Nancy

Through carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores wheels and axles, a useful simple machine.

Max Wainewright

Fearless Captain Maria's adventure is brought to life by encouraging readers to draw central characters, animate plot lines and create games. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, this book introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks.

Max Wainewright

Sir Percival's brilliant adventure is brought to life by encouraging the reader to draw central characters, animate plot lines and create games. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, this book introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks.

Max Wainewright

Astronaut Kate's quest to save Planet Zyskinar is brought to life by encouraging the reader to draw central characters, animate plot lines and create games. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, this book introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks.

Max Wainewright

This exciting piratical adventure is brought to life by encouraging the reader to draw central characters, animate plot lines and create games. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, this book introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the rules of soccer.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of modern world soccer teams.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores some of the most memorable moments in world soccer.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of some of the best men's soccer players.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of some of the best women's soccer players.

Megan Cooley Peterson

With powerful infographics and levelled text, explores some of the records in world soccer.

Resa Ostrove

Freddie the frog was in a mess due to his impulsiveness. Will he learn his lesson well? Only time will really tell. Freddie, a young frog in the pond, has a healthy appetite for flies. No one warned him what would happen if he ate too many. Freddie's humorous attempts to rid himself of the bothersome gas bubbles in his belly will bring giggles to anyone who appreciates silliness.

Tony Ross

Go straightly to school, Our Kid," said Dad. But unless a fish-driven submarine, dinopirates, and an elephant ride are the fastest way to school, Our Kid is not doing too well. This tour-de-force from the legendary Tony Ross takes you on a journey to school like no other, and shows that sometimes the oddballs (especially of the goat variety) win the day!

Tracy Marchini

With the sun up and grass warm, a barnyard chicken is optimistic that it will be a comfortable day for a nap. However, forces keep conspiring against her--until it becomes a bad day for someone else.

Preusser, Heather

Petra just loves spring in Gimmelwald. Each season she and her family lead their prize dairy cows into the pastures to graze and each cow wears her own jingling, jangling, clanging bell. What a symphony! But when Petra’s favourite cow, Effie, loses her bell the whole herd is out of harmony and refuses to move. Will Petra be able to find Effie’s bell before it’s too late? With charming illustrations, this whimsical story is sure to delight children and adults alike.

Antje Damm

Bear has been sitting and waiting since dawn. "I'm waiting for Goliath. He's my best friend." At last the bus pulls up, but no one gets out. "He'll definitely show up. You'll see!" The robins fly south and the first snow falls. When Bear wakes from a long sleep, he hears a noise like a hand sliding slowly across paper. Goliath is coming! But Goliath's identity is a big surprise. This is a warm and surprising story with depth and humor and luminous illustrations.

Eva Lindström

Can I take Mouse for a walk?" I ask, and I'm always allowed. We set off, very slowly. Mouse walks at a s'ail's pace. He stops at lampposts and fences and sniffs for a long time. Sometimes he looks up at me and then I usually say something. I maybe say "old man" in a very nice voice, not my usual one. My Dog Mouse offers friendship, humour and gentle heartache in one dog walk. This is a book for anyone who knows what it is to love an old slow dog, with ears as thin as pancakes.

Anita Daher

No sleepover until Molly's room is clean. But her family is too busy with their own difficult tasks-- even the dog, Indiana Bones. By observing a hard-working ant, Molly learns to tackle a big job in itty bitty bits. 'You can do it. Yes, you can!' is the confident message Molly shares with her family as she zooms to clean her messy room. The story ends with a sleepover and that invites readers to steam their own treat of hot-buttered pea pods.

M.J. Matheson

Faith and Dakota's ordinary lives become not-so-ordinary when strange goings-on begin taking place in their bedrooms at night. This brother and sister find fun ways to solve their problems and make friends, too. This is a great story in a unique voice that blends the spirit of Indigenous storytelling and culture with a playful take on parent-child relationships. It does so in an imaginative and delightful way, with all kinds of things for kids to explore and take from the illustrations. The playful font enhances everything.

Rebecca Pettiford

In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.

Rebecca Pettiford

In Lantern Festival, early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.

Rebecca Pettiford

In St. Patrick's Day, early readers will learn about this festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-colour photos and carefully levelled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.

Robyn Hardyman

Sometimes all you need to craft a vehicle is a single sheet of paper. In this origami guide for kids, young flight enthusiasts will find easy-to-understand specs for building airplanes of all shapes and also an invitation to conduct test flights to compare the planes? speeds and flight paths.

Robyn Hardyman

A flock of many different birds is ready to be assembled in this makerspace title. Origami outlines ensure that young crafters will not have to ôwing itö when it comes to making paper birds. Along with the clear folding instructions are bonus bird facts that just might turn kids into birders!

Robyn Hardyman

In nature, extinction is an irreversible process. Animal species that die off cannot be brought back to life. This origami how-to, however, gives young dinosaur lovers the opportunity to resurrect a stegosaurus, a triceratops, and more with paper. Making each species is as easy as 1-2-3à

Robyn Hardyman

How can you raise farm animals without acres of land? This children?s title has the answer, showing readers how to mountain-fold and valley-fold a cow, horse, sheep, goat, pig, chicken, and other livestock. Animal herds and flocks can form with additional paper and repeated folding.

Robyn Hardyman

Most people would agree that handmade decorations have more charm than store-bought alternatives, so this origami book teaches kids enough paper crafts to make eight popular holidays more festive! The background information on the holidays makes sure origami artists know how to best celebrate each occasion.

Robyn Hardyman

The jungle food web connects animals large and small, both predators and prey. In this beginning origami title, the animal crafts show this diversity of species well, from spider to monkey. Kids will learn all about the jungle biome as they fold some of the coolest wild animals.

Robyn Hardyman

Because the ocean biome is the biggest biome in the world, it?s not hard to believe that it is packed with many interesting creatures. Aspiring young paper engineers will enjoy making crafts of some of these aquatic animals to develop their paper-folding skills.

Robyn Hardyman

Taking care of a pet can be a lot of work. A dog, for example, needs to be fed, walked, played with, and more. But the pets made of paper in this origami title are very little work. Young pet lovers will give this craft book their full attention!

Pasquet, Jacques

In this heartbreakingly tender picture book, a young girl and her family become climate refugees as the small island they call home is slowly engulfed by rising sea levels.

Nelson, Denise Brennan

Christmas is coming and it's time to get a full night's rest at the North Pole. Santa checks in on all his reindeer to make sure they're tucked in for the night. All the lights are out, except one . . . Good night, Rudolph! Told in simple rhyme, this is a perfect bedtime story for children who just can't wait for Christmas morning.

Cyrus, Kurt

Poor Napoleon. Despite being the spiffiest chameleon in the jungle, he has no friends. And why is that? Because no one can see him! As everyone knows, chameleons blend in with their surroundings. Napoleon is practically invisible. So he tries every trick he can think of, from waving his arms to weaving a welcome mat to making funny faces, to get the other jungle animals to see him. But it's his final trick that really gets him noticed.

James, Helen Foster

From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! comes a touching story just for Mommy and baby. Told in charming verse with the signature bunny characters, this book celebrates the deep love a mother has for her child, this pair's adventures and tender moments will warm the heart.

Whalen, Linda

When Little Red Barn wakes one morning, he finds his animal friends have gone. He's empty and alone. And then big noisy machines lift him up and put him on a truck. As Little Red is transported across the countryside, down a major river, and through city streets, he feels anxious and a little afraid. Where is he going? Who will be there when he reaches his destination? When Little Red does finally reach his new home in a surprising location, he finds things are even better than before. The story of the little barn's relocation and adjustment to a new place will reassure and comfort young readers facing changes in their own lives.

Bunting, Eve

Miss Maggie McCullen has been the keeper for the Port Carrick lighthouse for many years. She has never missed a night, keeping the big light going. And while the people in Port Carrick are grateful to her, they worry about her lonely life at the lighthouse. But they don't know that she has her cat, Sailor Boy, for company. Because Sailor Boy is no ordinary cat. He's a ghost cat. He can make himself visible or invisible, especially when visitors come to call and he wants to be mischievous. But when a fierce storm comes and Miss Maggie needs special assistance, Sailor Boy proves his worth.

Kyla Steinkraus

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves what's really going on at Area 51.

Kyla Steinkraus

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if the Atlantis mystery is real.

Kyla Steinkraus

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves what's really going on with crop circles.

Xina M. Uhl

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if the Loch Ness monster is real.

Xina M. Uhl

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if vampires are real.

Xina M. Uhl

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if werewolves are real.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's weirdest food--from bugs to Rocky Mountain oysters. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's weirdest animals--from blobfish to Octogoat. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's weirdest sports--from worm charming to yak skiing. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's weirdest inventions--from the Goofybike to fart filters. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's stupidest criminals--from the banana gunman to the market bandits. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Take a look at the world's weirdest, most epic fails. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Who's afraid of the dark? Well, not raccoon cubs! These fluffy youngsters are creatures of the night, looking a lot like masked trick-or-treaters when foraging for food. In this title, the cutest cubs will transform into nocturnal bandits right before the eyes of beginning readers.

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Bump it! Young rhinos playfully charge at one another pretending the little nubs on their heads are full horns. It's fitting that a group of baby rhinos, plus mom, is called a crash. Growing young readers will find this book a 'full speed ahead' read.

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Baby skunks can be described as 'little stinkers' because their ability to spray starts young. Still, baby skunks are closer to furballs than stink bombs. Readers just starting out can get up close to these fluffy little ones without having to plug their noses.

Megan Borgert-Spaniol

It's a wobbly beginning for baby zebras. Newborns have to get used to their long legs. But in no time, they are running with the herd! The youngest readers are sure to be hypnotized by the stripes of the most adorable baby zebras.

Ulmer, Michael

What is the Stanley Cup and when was it first awarded? What team has won the cup the most? And is there really a Lord Stanley and how did the cup come to carry his name? Hockey fans will find the answers to these questions and much more information in S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner and is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in professional sports. Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to pay tribute to the Stanley Cup with topics that include Cup history and records, famous team captains, nail-biting finishes, as well as unique traditions.

Ulmer, Michael

Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its confederation in 2017. And just in time to help mark the occasion, author Mike Ulmer presents C is for Canada, an alphabetical tribute to this northern nation. Colourful artwork captures Canada's natural beauty as clever rhymes inform and entertain, giving the reader an armchair tour. From the Aurora Borealis to Klondike Days to the majestic Peary Caribou, C is for Canada showcases the landscape, symbols, history, and culture of this great country.

Samantha S. Bell

Explores the engineering challenges behind building bridges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Nikole Brooks Bethea

Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Marne Ventura

Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Samantha S. Bell

Explores the engineering challenges behind building race cars, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Rebecca Rowell

Explores the engineering challenges behind building rockets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Marne Ventura

Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Rebecca Rowell

Explores the engineering challenges behind building stadiums, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Samantha S. Bell

Explores the engineering challenges behind building tunnels, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Guinan, Jack

Growing up can be oh-so confusing! Shhh, don’t be so loud. Speak up! You’ve got to be the BIG brother now. You’re much too little to go on the big rides. No matter where you are at any moment in your life, it’s best to just be YOU.

Dinardo, Jeff

The first-born might feel pushed aside when a sibling is born. But being oldest has its perks. The youngest child may feel left out of activities. But everyone loves the baby in the family. Being the middle child is unique and comes with experiences only a middle child knows.

Kreloff, Elliot

Whether it’s learning how to take the first steps, or how to ride a bike, children must believe in themselves and trust the adults who care for them before jumping into something new. Once Max believes he will be safe, our little bird spreads his wings.

Kreloff, Elliot

I wish I was taller." "I can’t wait to be old enough to . . ." "If only I could dance like her." We’ve all had feelings like these. But in time it becomes clear our unique talents and qualities make us each one-of-a kind.

Roberts, Dr. Jillian

Why Do Families Change? offers a reassuring and straightforward explanation of separation and divorce by emphasizing the parents' love for the child in spite of the changes to the family structure. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter.

Gray Smith, Monique

This nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels.

Shelley Rotner; Sheila M. Kell

New friends, old friends, furry friends, and feathered friends too. Simple text and bright photographs explore the many kinds of friends kids have in their lives.

Raczka, Robert

This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel understood.

Lisa Wheeler

Lights! Costumes! Curtains! Dinosaurs! Ever seen an Allosaurus in pointe shoes and a tutu? A raptor swing-dancing, or pterodactyls tap-dancing? What about T-Rex's Rhythmic Reds crew throwing down their hip-hop moves? You'll see it all in this enlightening and dizzyingly hilarious imagining of a prehistoric "So You Think You Can Dance" competition.

Ross, Tony

The Little Princess can’t wait to start school! At first, she finds it difficult to make friends and she is left all alone. But she soon finds there are other children with no friends, and before she knows it she has more friends than she can count!

Simmons, Anthea

When you are big, you’re not the baby anymore, but sometimes you want to do the baby things you used to do before! In this funny journey of discovery, one little girl decides to try out being a baby again, but discovers it is more fun being the big sister of the family.

Willis, Jeanne

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer’s mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games . . . until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don’t they?

Bright, Paul

When Hamish and Hermione Hole are chased out of the cheese where they live, they search the palace for a new place to call home. But the Holes cause havoc wherever they go—no one wants holes in their underwear, bike tire, or boat! Exhausted, the pair rest in a piece of wood, only to be discovered by the palace carpenter, who knows that holes can be really useful—especially when you are making beautiful musical instruments.

Cascone, Gina & Sheppard, Bryo

In this multicultural travelogue through each of the 24 time zones, young readers are invited to travel the world and experience all the people, places, and things that exist on our planet right now. In every minute of every hour of every day, something wonderful is happening around our world. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, an artist sits behind his easel working on a painting. While at the same time in Greenland, an Inuit boy begins training his first pack of sled dogs. While in Madagascar, a playful lemur is trying to steal treats from a family’s picnic, just as a baby humpback whale is born deep in the Pacific Ocean. A perfect read-aloud to help introduce geography and time-telling as well as a celebration of the richness and diversity of life on our planet.

Dan O'Dell

In Gus's imagination, Monster Truck Buck is his best friend. Gus loves Buck's gnarly snarly tires and all the tricks they can do. One day Gus lets Buck drive, and they end off bouncing off the bedroom walls. Then it's down the hall, 'honking' and 'skawnking' his monster truck call, racing so fast they can't avoid the big crash. Gus and Buck learn that working together can make a big job easy and fun, and the two best friends get the mess all cleaned up in time for bed.

Caroline Stellings

It's the 1960s and spaghetti westerns are popular with moviegoers. Steve is hoping to star in an old-time movie about the Wild West, so he's been practising roping, riding, and doing the quick draw. When he reads that Italian film director Frederico Zefferini is in Las Vegas to shoot his next cowboy western, Steve jumps at the chance to show off his skills. His brother Eddie goes along for the ride because he wants to hear famous Las Vegas performer Wayne Newton sing his hit song, 'Danke Schoen.' Nothing goes as planned until they cross paths with the Bandito Brothers, who are wreaking havoc in Vegas. Will Eddie's love of spaghetti save the day?

Erna Michalow

A young boy named Jon discovers a dock spider at the lake and places her in his bug-collecting box. In exchange for her freedom, this clever spider provides Jon with information for his science fair project about spiders. Doxie introduces Jon to some of her garden spider relatives and shares with him how each of their webs led to the creation of a human invention. Realistic acrylic paintings enhance this interesting, fact-filled story, which features arachnid characters.

Diane Van Wart

It's summer now, and Little Hare is eager to learn more about nature. In the first book, Wilson, Do You See It?, Little Hare asked his good friend Wilson to help him identify the animals he saw in winter that lived in their big backyard in the country. This time, he's describing the animal sounds he's hearing around him. Wilson makes the guessing game a little harder by giving Little Hare rhyming word clues. The Wilson books provide an enjoyable challenge to young children as they use the cluesto guess the animals. Little ones can listen, while beginning readers will gain confidence from the repeated patterns.

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Rob Ives

Step-by-step instructions help readers conduct simple experiments to explore states of matter. Projects reveal how to create invisible ink, crystals, and more. Readers not only see science in action but come to understand the scientific concepts behind each project.

Rob Ives

From a balloon hovercraft to a rubber-band racer, these experiments make the science of forces and motion fun and accessible. Step-by-step instructions and clear, informative text help readers understand the science behind the experiments.

Rob Ives

With simple, step-by-step instructions, inviting illustrations, and clear, informative text, these experiments will engage readers and help them to understand the science behind light and lenses.

Rob Ives

See science in action through these simple, fun electricity experiments. From making a simple motor to a homemade flashlight, step-by-step instructions illustrate experiments and the science behind them.

H.W. Poole

It's unavoidable: life is uncertain. None of us knows exactly what the future will bring. Learning to live with that uncertainty—to manage our fears rather than letting them manage us—is a vital skill that everyone must learn. This book explores why we feel anxiety and at how (believe it or not!) not all anxiety is bad. It also offers practical advice about what we can do when it feels like fear might be getting the best of us.

H.W. Poole

Families are the center of most kids' lives—parents are their guides and protectors, while siblings are their first friends. Threats to family unity can be frightening, be it fighting and divorce, sickness and death, or some other issue, like deployment or deportation. This book explores various family fears and offers advice about how to manage anxiety about what might (but probably won't) occur.

H.W. Poole

If you are afraid of the dark, you are not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common fears kids have—and it can plague adults, too! And fear of the dark is just the beginning: whether you're troubled by monsters or burglars or tomorrow's math quiz, nighttime can be a scary period for many of us. This book explores the fear of things that go bump in the night and provides concrete tips on what you can do to conquer those fears.

H.W. Poole

The word phobia is often used as a joke—a kid might say he has a phobia of spinach, when all he really means is that he dislikes the taste. But for people with genuine phobias, the condition is no laughing matter. Whether it's heights or crowds or plane travel, phobias can make life very difficult. This book introduces readers to the most common phobias and provides useful advice about how these fears can be conquered.

H.W. Poole

School looms large in most kids' lives, so it makes sense that school-related anxieties loom equally large. Whether it's hard tests or scary teachers, getting along with friends or simply getting by in gym, school can provoke many different anxieties in different kids. This book discusses a whole range of potentially scary situations and offers concrete advice about what kids can do to feel better.

H.W. Poole

Lots of people are shy, and there's nothing wrong with that—unless you find that your shyness is preventing you from doing what you want. Some people are so shy that raising their hands in class or even simply saying 'hello' to a stranger can be overwhelming. This book looks at the types of social fears that can hold us back and provides advice about how to overcome them.

Deanna Caswell

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of funny cars

Deanna Caswell

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of lowriders

Deanna Caswell

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of muscle cars

Deanna Caswell

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of top fuel dragsters

Deanna Caswell

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of dirt bikes

Jodie Mangor

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of hydroplanes

Marsico, Katie

In Christianity, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Marsico, Katie

In Islam, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Marsico, Katie

In Hinduism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Marsico, Katie

In Buddhism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Marsico, Katie

In Sikhism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Marsico, Katie

In Judaism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Patricia Newman

Marine biologist Brent Hughes didn't think sea otters and sea grass had much in common. But his research at Elkhorn Slough, an estuary on Monterey Bay in northern California, revealed a new and surprising connection between the two. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae due to the fertilizer runoff from surrounding fields. But it wasn't. Brett's answer: sea otters. The otters eat crabs, which prey on sea hares, a type of mollusk. Fewer crabs mean more sea hares. The sea hares consume algae, thereby allowing sea grass to thrive. This set of relationships within a food chain is known as a trophic cascade.

Max Wainewright

Learn how to design, animate, and create incredible computer graphics using free software. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, create all types of projects, from Pop Art posters and photo cubes, to game animations and a 3D city. Inspiration is offered from key artists, from the graffiti art of Banksy to the geometric art of Piet Mondrian. Each of the five chapters focuses on a key area of computer graphics, explaining the concepts and how to use the software, then offering projects that progress in difficulty from simple to "wow." Instructions are always easy to understand, with possible areas of confusion picked out.

Rearick, Ben

Blockly is a powerful programming language with a graphical interface that makes it perfect for beginners. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Matteson, Adrienne

Sphero is a robotic ball that can be controlled using a tablet or smartphone. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Sarma, Kamya

Dash and Dot are a pair of robots that you can program using a tablet or smartphone. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

Williams, Pamela

With paper circuits, you can add lights, sounds, and more to paper crafts such as greeting cards. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.

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Bradley Steffens

Genocide is not confined to the history books. Each year, governments and paramilitary groups engage in the destruction of national, ethnic, racial, or religious groups, not only by killing members of the groups, but also by limiting births, relocating children, and committing other atrocities. Perpetrators and victims of genocide are discussed, along with efforts to eliminate the scourge.

Leanne Currie-McGhee

Globally, millions of people live in modern day slavery. Men, women, and children across the world are subject to forced labour and sexual exploitation at the hands of human traffickers. The challenges human trafficking victims face, the efforts to eradicate this crime, and how to assist victims are discussed.

David M. Haugen

Immigration laws are designed to manage immigrant populations, reassert a nation's boundaries, and help define what it means to be a citizen of a given country—and all of this is meant to be carried out humanely and without discrimination. But some argue that these protections are not enough to guarantee the welfare and human rights of immigrants who enter the country illegally. Those rights, and whether they are being violated, are among the topics examined.

Damon Karson

Human rights advocates contend that the LGBT community has yet to achieve full equality and acceptance—in the United States and elsewhere. In recent years in the United States, state legislators have introduced more than 250 bills that limit LGBT rights—and twenty of these have become law. In other parts of the world, it remains shameful to identify as LGBT; in some countries, it is even punishable by death. These and other human rights concerns are examined.

Michael V. Uschan

Many millions of people flee their homes, desperate to escape extreme poverty and violence, in hopes of finding refuge in other countries. Both enroute to their destinations and sometimes even once they arrive, these refugees often endure conditions that defy even the loosest interpretation of human rights. The extreme challenges refugees face and efforts to help them are discussed.

Lauri S. Scherer

Torture is currently practiced in at least 122 nations and by several paramilitary groups—a direct violation of human rights. The tortured include prisoners of war, political dissenters, members of a persecuted religion, and victims of drug wars. The book discusses various types of torture, who uses it and why, its consequences, and steps being taken to reduce its use worldwide.

Mark Thomas

Today, Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 576 million followers worldwide. Buddhists follow traditions and spiritual beliefs that were taught by Guatama Buddha, a revered wise man. Guatama Buddha lived in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent more than 2,400 years ago. Although born into a royal family, he became concerned with the problem of suffering in the world and spent years studying a variety of religions and philosophies. Eventually, he was "enlightened," and spent the rest of his life teaching people the path to true happiness. Buddhism soon spread throughout Asia, and today most Buddhists live in countries like China, Thailand, Japan, and Burma. This book describes the origins and history of Buddhism, and sheds light on some of this religion's most important beliefs, practices, and rituals.

Aaron Bowen

Today Christianity is considered the world's largest religious faith, with around 2.2 billion followers. But Christianity is by no means a monolithic faith. Instead Christians are divided into a variety of denominations and sects—Roman or orthodox, Catholic or Protestant, Evangelical or Pentecostal, to name a few examples. All Christian sects share a belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe came to Earth to redeem humanity. This book provides the history of Christianity, and explains how the current divisions in the faith occurred. It also provides information about the beliefs shared by most Christians, details the major sects, and explores festivals and holy days.

Nalini Rangan

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It originated in the beliefs and practices of various civilizations and cultures that lived in the Indus River Valley more than 3,000 years ago. Hinduism is also one of the world's most complex and diverse religions, and its followers, known as Hindus, have a great variety of core beliefs and revere millions of different deities. Today, around 1 billion people follow Hinduism, making it the world''s third-largest religion. Most Hindus live in India and Nepal. This book examines the origins and history of Hinduism, and explores its sacred texts—the Vedas, Upanishads, and other writings that include stories, hymns, poems, and rituals on which Hindus base their beliefs. The book also explores how beliefs differ among Hindu sects, and how the faith is practiced today.

Michael Ashkar

In the sixth century of the common era, the Prophet Muhammad appeared in the Arabian Peninsula, proclaiming the message that there was only one god, called Allah, and that all people should obey Allah''s requirements for their lives. Today, Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with more than 1.6 billion Muslims adhering to this faith. However, although all Muslims do revere Islam's sacred scripture, the Qur'an, there are many differences in the way that the faith is practiced throughout the world. This book will discuss the origins of Islam, the major sects that follow the faith, important religious centers such as Mecca and Medina, and the elemental religious practices that unite all members of the umma, or Islamic community.

Adam Lewinsky

The origins of the Jewish faith stretch back more than 4,000 years. Judaism was the first of the world's great monotheistic religions, and its code of laws and ethics have had a great influence on western civilization. The global Jewish population is about 14 million, with most Jews living either in the State of Israel or in the United States. This book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, examining the differences between three branches of the faith (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform) that have emerged in the past two centuries.

Jennifer Burton

The origins of the Jewish faith stretch back more than 4,000 years. Judaism was the first of the world's great monotheistic religions, and its code of laws and ethics have had a great influence on western civilization. The global Jewish population is about 14 million, with most Jews living either in the State of Israel or in the United States. This book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, examining the differences between three branches of the faith (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform) that have emerged in the past two centuries.

Dakers, Diane

When Tawni is injured, Brielle has to take her position as principal cellist. She's terrified. What if she screws up? Brielle rises to the occasion, but then Tawni returns. If Brielle steps down, she'll lose her place in the spotlight. But if she doesn't, she may lose her best friend.

Florence, Melanie

When John discovers dancing, he finds himself facing ridicule from his soccer teammates and hostility from the dancers at the Native Cultural Center. To dance at the powwow, he must learn to balance his responsibilities, face his fears and embrace both the Irish and the Cree sides of his heritage.

Rivera, Raquel

Adina knows their act for the annual fashion show at her school for the arts could be perfect. They've got great music, gorgeous costumes and wicked dance moves. But her friends are getting sick of her ordering them around. Creating a winning act may be Adina's biggest challenge yet.

Prendergast, Gabrielle

Teen pop sensation Darius Zaire falls out of bed to discover that he has somehow been returned to his former life as ordinary Darren Zegers. No mansion, no luxury cars, no platinum records. He desperately wants to wake up, but as the day progresses, Darius starts to worry that maybe this is his reality.

Barwin, Steven

Maya flies to Palm Springs to visit her grandparents for spring break. On her first day there she gets into a fender bender. The driver of the other car, whose wife is pregnant, suggests a payout rather than involving the police. Later, when Maya spots the woman working in a clothing store, and clearly not pregnant, she suspects the whole thing was a setup.

Choyce, Lesley

Anxiety-ridden Ethan is befriended by Gabriella, or Gabe, as she prefers to be known. When Ethan discovers that his new friend, under pressure to act and dress more "like a girl," is receiving threats at school, he finds the courage to confront her tormentor.

Langston, Laura

After the protest she organized takes an unexpected turn, Megan learns that her whole life has been a lie. Her father is a convicted terrorist, and her mother has been living under an assumed name for fifteen years. Given her own track record, Megan begins to worry that perhaps she is destined to turn out just like her dad.

Ross, Jeff

In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Rob is involved in a violent incident in a northern community.

Patricia D. Netzley

Sustainable agriculture is essential to meeting the future food needs of a growing global population while also keeping the planet healthy. Toward that end, scientists are working to develop new tools and technologies for combatting pests, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing other sustainable agricultural practices.

Don Nardo

As early as the nineteenth century, a number of scientists recognized that fossil fuels like coal and oil are in limited supply and that burning them to produce energy cannot be sustained forever. In the decades that followed, new generations of researchers steadily perfected alternative, renewable energy sources intended to eventually replace fossil fuels. Today, those sustainable sources—including solar, wind, and geothermal—are rapidly changing the face of energy production around the globe.

Carla Mooney

Sustainable construction is an important part of protecting human health and the natural environment by considering each building project's long-term impact on the environment, community and economy. Toward that end, scientists are working to develop new tools and technologies for using energy and water efficiently, building with sustainable materials, and improving indoor air quality.

Stuart A. Kallen

Sustainable freshwater supplies are critical to the survival of humanity, but rivers, lakes, and aquifers are under threat. Scientific tools and technologies are being put to work to desalinate water, clean up pollution, and efficiently wring every drop from existing supplies.

Peggy J. Parks

Wildlife habitats represent the physical environment where animals live and can to find the necessities of life, such as food, water, shelter, and space to raise their young. These habitats are found all over the world, from lush tropical rainforests to oceans, freshwater lakes, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and polar regions. Wherever they are located, scientists are dedicated to preserving and protecting them.

Carla Mooney

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting adolescents, yet its symptoms are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Teens and ADHD examines the nature of this disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Don Nardo

Teens and young adults have proven highly susceptible to the harmful eating patterns and serious health risks associated with anorexia and other eating disorders. Teens and Eating Disorders closely examines these disorders, their causes, the difficulties of living with them, and the possibility of treating or curing them

Don Nardo

Gender dysphoria negatively affects the lives of many transgender individuals, who can experience serious emotional difficulties when dealing with family, friends, and society as a whole. Teens and Gender Dysphoria explains the nature of the disorder, its causes, what living with it is like, and whether it can be treated or cured.

Barbara Sheen

OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, which cause many problems for teens and young adults with the disorder. Teens and OCD examines the nature of this disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Bitsy Kemper

Phobias are a widespread group of anxiety disorders and a cause of much distress for teens. Teens and Phobias examines the nature of these disorders, what causes them, what it is like to live with them, and how or whether they can be treated or cured.

Peggy J. Parks

Post-traumatic stress disorder, better known as PTSD, is a serious mental illness that can develop after someone endures a traumatic experience. Teens and PTSD examines the nature of the disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with PTSD, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Cherese Cartlidge

Each year, thousands of youths take their own livesùand the teen suicide rate is climbing. Teens and Suicide examines the nature of teen suicide, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Harvey, Sarah N. & Robin Steve

Eight teens are dropped off on a remote west-coast island for a week-long treatment program called INTRO (Into Nature to Renew Ourselves). The story is told by two of them: Alice, whose police-officer mother believes Alice might have a substance-abuse problem, and Caleb, who assaulted his abusive stepfather. They are joined by six other miscreants and three staff: a psychologist, a social worker and an ex-cop. On the first night, one of the girls disappears from her cabin. There is a panicked search of the island, but she is nowhere to be found. The adults seem oddly ineffectual in dealing with the crisis-and then the ex-cop gets sick and dies. The radio has been sabotaged, and there is no way to call for help. When the social worker also becomes ill, the kids decide to take matters into their own hands and track down the killer.

Groth, Darren

Twins Justine and Perry have left their home in Australia and embarked on the road trip of a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest. It's been a year since their dad lost his battle with cancer and Justine became the sole caregiver for her autistic brother, Perry. Now Perry has been accepted into an assisted-living residence in their hometown, Brisbane, Australia, but before he takes up residence, they're seeking to create the perfect memory. For Perry, the trip is a glorious celebration of some of his favourite things: Ogopogo, Jackie Chan movies and earthquakes. For Justine, it's an opportunity to learn how to let go - of Perry, of her boyfriend, Marc - and to offer their mother the chance to atone for past wrongs.

Hughes, Alison

In this novel for teens, Dee and her younger brother, Eddie, make a run for the Canadian border when their father disappears and social workers start snooping around their Arizona home.

Despain, Bree

Seventeen-year-old Emma Lindsay has problems: a head full of metal, no parents, a crazy artist for a guardian whom a stroke has turned into a vegetable, and all those times when she blinks away, dropping into other lives so ghostly and surreal it's as if the story of her life bleeds into theirs. Trapped in a weird, snow-choked valley, Emma meets other kids with dark secrets and strange abilities: Eric, Casey, Bode, Rima, and a very special little girl, Lizzie. What they discover is that they--and Emma--may be nothing more than characters written into being from an alternative universe for a very specific purpose. Now what they must uncover is why they've been brought to this place--a world between the lines where parallel realities are created and destroyed and nightmares are written--before someone pens their end.

Skrutskie, Emily

The days as a pirate trainee are long and gruelling, but it's not the physical pain that Cas dreads most. It's being forced to work with Swift, the pirate girl who broke her heart. But Cas has even bigger problems when she discovers Bao is not the only monster swimming free. Other Reckoners illegally sold to pirates have escaped their captors and are taking the NeoPacific by storm, attacking ships at random and threatening the ocean's ecosystem. As a Reckoner trainer, Cas might be the only one who can stop them. But how can she take up arms against creatures she used to care for and protect?

Eric Smith

Welcome Home collects a number of adoption-themed fictional short stories, and brings them together in one anthology from a diverse range of celebrated Young Adult authors.

David Oppegaard

Welcome to the strange mountain foothills town of Hawthorn, where sixteen-year-old Harper Spurling finds herself increasingly obsessed with the diary of a local 1860s pioneer girl while a serial killer runs unchecked through the area, dumping his victims into the town's dark river. As Harper's curiosity leads her closer and closer to the killer, she'll have to think fast or join the killer's growing list of victims. Because in Hawthorn, a town built on sorrow, the barrier between life and death is as fragile as an old, forgotten skull.

Christine Hurley Deriso

Scarlett Stiles is desperate for a change of scenery after her older brother, Liam, dies of a drug overdose. But spending the summer with her grandfather wasn't exactly what she had in mind. Luckily, Scarlett finds something to keep her busy—a local rock band looking for a guitarist. Even though playing guitar has been hard since Liam died, Scarlett can't pass on an opportunity like this, and she can't take her eyes off the band's hot lead singer either. Is real happiness just around the corner? Or will she always be haunted by her brother's death? Included in this title are original lyrics to songs, and full music available on a web site to support the book.

Evan Jacobs

Travis doesn't believe in curses. He deletes a chain email without a second thought. But then bad luck strikes.

Wiley Blevins

Like ninja warriors, many plants rely on deceit, camouflage, sneak attacks, and other irregular techniques to survive. Peel-away bark. Poisonous sap. Smelly odours and distasteful leaves. These and other adaptive features have helped plants adapt to their environments and survive. This visually appealing title walks readers through basic concepts of evolution, life cycles, adaptation, survival, interdependence in ecosystems, resilience, and other biological features of the plant kingdom.

Stuart A. Kallen

Donald Trump broke all of the rules of traditional political campaigns. Few, even in his own party, thought he would win. But he did. Donald Trump: 45th US President explores Trump's early life, his formative years, his career, and the campaign that brought him into office as America's 45th president.

Michael Centore

Whether you're at a supermarket, restaurant, or school bake sale, you've probably noticed that 'gluten-free' foods are everywhere. But what exactly is gluten, and why are people so worried about it? This book gets to the root of the gluten controversy that's changing our diets, from its manufacture to the medical concerns that doctors are still trying to understand. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's on your plate.

Michael Centore

Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's on your plate.

John Perritano

Sugar had a huge impact on world history, and it continues to play a major role in our diets. But as tasty as it is, sugar can cause serious health problems. This book explains everything you need to know about the sweet stuff, from its chemistry and history to how it affects our bodies. Artificial sweeteners are also explored, to help you better understand what's in your food. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's on your plate.

Michael Centore

Picture the water you consumed most recently. Are you seeing a glass of water, a water bottle, or maybe a water fountain? Those are all important sources, but water is actually in everything we eat, too. It's one of the most important components of food, and yet we rarely think about water until there's a problem. This book will talk about the ways your body uses water, the ways it reaches you, and the ways things can go wrong if your water is contaminated. The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what's on your plate.

Israel Keats

A gamer learns he's tasked with testing a virtual reality video game that takes place aboard an intergalactic space station. He must get past the alien soldiers who've captured him and his crew, locate the alien station's command center, and rig it to call for help. A gaming fanatic, this sounds like a dream until he learns he'll be paired with a computer-player robot that he wants nothing to do with. But if he doesn't work with her, he might not win the game, which means getting trapped inside forever. Can he shake this robot partner—who is more than she seems—and rescue his crew without getting caught?

Israel Keats

Two teenage gamers suddenly find themselves inside a virtual reality video game. Strangers to each other and to the game, they soon learn that they've been chosen to de-bug the game before it's released to the general public. The mechanical world they find themselves in is a labyrinth—one way in, one way out. They soon face robotic bugs, word puzzles, and obstacles. They learn they must win the game or be trapped inside the virtual world forever. Can they learn to work together in time to win the game?

R. T. Martin

A gamer learns he's part of a four-player team in a virtual reality racing game. The only problem? His teammates are his former gaming crew, who'd recently kicked him out of their group due to his poor sportsmanship. His team must win the game or they'll be trapped inside the virtual world forever. Can he change his attitude for the sake of his team? Or will his self-centered playing be their downfall?

Raelyn Drake

A teenager wakes up in the middle of a medieval fantasy virtual reality game with three other players she's never met before. Having never been interested in video games, she's reluctant to participate until she learns it's her only way out of this strange virtual world. That doesn't sound too hard—until she discovers she's supposed to play the group's sorcerer and will have to learn to use magic in this fantasy world in order to help her team accomplish their mission and beat the game.

R. T. Martin

teenager wakes up in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. He panics until he realizes that he's actually inside a virtual reality video game. He's partnered with a girl who's not looking to carry him through this game, so he must quickly learn how to play before he gets left behind and stuck inside the virtual world forever. Will he figure out the game and earn his partner's trust, or will he wind up trapped in a world filled with virtual zombies?

Israel Keats

Finding herself inside a virtual reality steampunk game, a teenager learns she is a member of a pirate crew looking for their captain's lost treasure—a mysterious mechanical contraption. As the gamer searches for pieces of the treasure, she realizes she may be in over her head. If she can piece together the lost machine before the other computerized crew members do, she'll be released from the game. But as she gathers more pieces, she realizes this machine might be bad news in the wrong hands. Is it still worth it to give it to her captain? Who can she trust in a world filled with computer-players?

Grace Ferguson

The misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers has become a serious global problem, affecting the health and economic welfare of societies worldwide. Fuelling the problem of prescription opioid abuse are 'pill mills'—medical operations run by unethical or untrained physicians or pharmacists that over-prescribe narcotics or dispense them for illegal purposes. This book explores the issue of chronic pain and the development of opioids. It examines the marketing and promotion of opioids by pharmaceutical companies, as well as other drivers of the opioid epidemic. It evaluates the steps taken by legislative bodies to balance the problem of chronic pain and prescription opioid abuse, and discusses how prescription opioids can be used safely.

Jodee Redmond

How much do you know about the Dangers of Drug Abuse? The class of drugs known as opioids includes both illicit street drugs like heroin and fentanyl, as well as popular painkillers that are legally prescribed by doctors. All opioids can pose a threat to the user's physical and mental health if abused. Drug abuse also has the potential to affect a person's life in many ways. This book provides the facts about the current opioid epidemic, and it examines the most dangerous drugs—including two new deadly new opioids that are on the street. The book also focuses on the problems and issues that result from drug abuse and addiction. Unfortunately, the opioid crisis shows no signs of slowing down, and greater education is required to make sure it does not impact future generations.

John Cashin

Over the past decade, use of the illicit drug heroin has been rising steadily in the United States. Heroin overdose deaths have also spiked, increasing by more than 50 percent between 2007 and 2016, according to the most recently available data from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Heroin use was once relatively rare in the United States, but drug cartels from Latin America have been steadily shipping large quantities into the country. The demand for heroin has also been fuelled because it is a cheaper alternative to prescription opioid painkillers that provides a similar ôhigh.ö This book examines the facts about the ongoing heroin crisis. It provides information about the drug cartels and their role in supplying this deadly drug, how heroin is distributed in American communities large and small, and the dangerous effects of the drug on its users.

Xina M. Uhl

Abuse of opioid drugs has become an epidemic in the United States, claiming victims of all ages and social backgrounds. The effects of drug addiction on individuals, families, and society at large are staggering. Now, more than ever, there is a need to prevent young people from getting involved with drugs through education and intervention programs. At the same time, effective treatment programs are needed for those who get hooked on opioids. This guide discusses the various types of opioid drugs, as well as their effect on the user's body. It provides information about risk factors for drug abuse, signs that someone might be in need of treatment, and suggestions for how to help and support a friend or loved one struggling with addiction. Advances in treatment and relapse prevention are explored, as are tried and true methods of drug rehabilitation.

Xina M. Uhl

The availability of both opioid prescription medications and powerful illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl has resulted in a deadly epidemic of drug abuse. Opioids and opiates are not confined to poor neighbourhoods or inner cities; addicted victims are dying in communities throughout North America. This easy-to-read, comprehensive guide uses recent statistics and up-to-date guidelines from government health and criminal justice agencies to educate the reader about the effects of opioids on the user's body and mind, issues related to drug abuse, and treatment options and support resources for addicts and their families. The statistics are supplemented with personal stories about drug abusers from all walks of life.

Paul H. Cockerham

Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

David H. Jacobs

From their earliest days as America's best sports car in the 1950s to aplace today among the world's most recognizable brands, Corvettes are always classic, two-seat supercars. Sleek, powerful, and stylish, they are the American answer to Europe's great sports cars. Take a ride through Corvette history inside. Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Paul H. Cockerham

From their earliest days as America's best sports car in the 1950s to aplace today among the world's most recognizable brands, Corvettes arealways classic, two-seat supercars. Sleek, powerful, and stylish, they are the American answer to Europe's great sports cars. Take a ride through Corvette history inside.Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Paul H. Cockerham

As the car of princes and kings, but with power to tackle any highway,British-born Jaguars are the rolling symbols of luxury. When you drive aJaguar, you are driving a work of art and the height of excellence. Inside,find out more about this world-famous company and see its greatest cars from past and present.Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' oneverything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Paul H. Cockerham

Car lovers pause when they see a Lamborghini roll by. It's like seeing avisitor from another planet . . . a planet of speed. For more than 60 years,this Italian carmaker has been breaking barriers in design and technology,fusing them into a series of the most remarkable and memorable cars inhistory. Step into the driver's seat inside and take a spin! Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Paul H. Cockerham

Combine the highest standard of automotive design with a sense of true luxury, and you have the many cars of the famed Mercedes-Benz line fromGermany. A part of early automotive history, Mercedes-Benz has been among the world's most famous and desirable cars for more than a century. Inside, see the greatest of the past, present, and future. Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Nicky Wright

Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish cars in the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

Paul H. Cockerham

It's hard to believe that one carmaker creates machines that are both beautiful to look at . . .and amazing to drive! Yet Germany's famous car company Porsche has been doing that for more than 60 years. The sleek lines and high-tech engineering of all Porsches create an unbeatable combination, ready to tackle the wide-open road! Strap in for the ultimate tour of the most amazing, powerful, and stylish carsin the world. Each volume explores the history of a famous brand, features the hottest and most valuable models, and brings readers 'up to speed' on everything about THE World's Hottest Cars!

K. L.

When fifteen-year-old Abby is seriously injured, her wounds go far deeper than her broken back. Rehabilitation therapy teaches her to cope with her new physical reality but once she's home with her family, she refuses to participate in life and withdraws into a world of drugs. Abby's family discovers her addiction, and she is sent to a farm that specializes in Equine Assisted Therapy. She must still do battle with her cravings, but when she witnesses the connection between another young patient and a pony, she decides that if this girl can heal, she too can learn to be present in life again.

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Laura

When sixteen-year-old Hannah gets stung, she rises out of her body, where she's greeted by her dead boyfriend, Logan, and a loving but unseen presence. She wants to stay with them. They say no. She must go back. There's something she must do. But Hannah can't figure out what it is. Nor can she make sense of the weird things happening around her. Since the sting, she seems to have the ability to heal. Hannah doesn't know what to think. And then she faces another challenge: Logan has a purpose in mind for her new gift. And it's a purpose Hannah can't bear to face

Adrian

Struggling at home and at school, Duncan decides to try out for a local rock band. He plays the bass in the school orchestra, but it is a long way from band camp to rock star. Joining a heavy-metal band, he tries to fit in, dumping his old friends and trying to walk the walk. When his dadís new girlfriend starts to teach him about real rock music and introduces him to her musician brother, Duncan discovers that there is more to being a guitar hero than playing in a heavy-metal band.

Nikki

Tara's sister died a year ago, on the day that Tara didn't answer her phone when Hannah called. And Hannah stepped in front of a bus. Now Tara lives with the guilt of wondering if things would be different if she had been there when Hannah needed her most. Competing in slam poetry competitions is the only way Tara can keep her sister's memory alive and deal with all the unanswered questions. But at some point, Tara is going to have to let Hannah rest in peace, and she will need to find a way to move on.

Sean

Bex has explored almost every abandoned building and tunnel in the city. He’s into “Urban exploration”, going where he’s not supposed to go. Bex has always done it just for fun and bragging rights, taking nothing but pictures and leaving nothing but footprints. But that changes when a new kid arrives at school. Kieran is edgy, dangerous and into urban exploration as well. Together, they start pushing each other to radical extremes. When Kieran pitches a plan that involves taking more than just pictures, Bex has a decision to make. Where will he draw the live, and how far will he follow Kieran?

Christine Wilcox

There are few issues as divisive and emotionally charged as abortion. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-colour illustrations—this title examines issues related to abortion. Topics include: Is a Fetus a Person with a Right to Life? Is Abortion Harmful to Women? Is Abortion Harmful to Society? Are Laws Regulating Abortion Adequate?

Melissa Abramovitz

Debates about animal rights affect industries as diverse as entertainment, biomedical research, and food. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-colour illustrations—this title examines issues related to animal rights debates. Topics include: Should Animals Have Similar Rights As Humans? Is It Moral To Eat Animals? Should Animals Be Used for Entertainment? Is It Ethical To Experiment On Animals?

Stephanie Watson

The death penalty has existed in Western civilization for thousands of years, and its use has remained controversial throughout that time. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-colour illustrations—this title examines issues related to the death penalty. Topics include: Does the Death Penalty Deter Crime? Is the Death Penalty Fairly Imposed? Is the Death Penalty Ethical? Does the Death Penalty Serve Justice?

Andrea Nakaya

Obesity rates in the United States are higher than ever before, with about 37 percent of adults, and 17 percent of young people ages 2 to 19 currently classified as obese. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-colour illustrations—this title examines issues related to obesity. Topics include: Does Obesity Pose a Serious Health Threat? Is Obesity a Matter of Personal Responsibility? Is the Food Industry to Blame for Obesity? Can the United States Reduce the Problem of Obesity?