From feathered flyers to scaly swimmers, our world is home to an exciting array of creatures. Explore the animal kingdom and discover each group's unique traits through vibrant photographs and carefully levelled text. Narrative nonfiction is supported by a labelled diagram and picture glossary.
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Amphibians | 9781620315361 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Birds | 9781620315378 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Fish | 9781620315385 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Insects | 9781620315392 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Mammals | 9781620315408 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Reptiles | 9781620315415 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Erica DonnerIn 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.
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Are you scared of the dark? Does being in a spooky place make you want to run and hide? Usually, the more you know about something, the less afraid you are apt to be. With that in mind, Creep Out explains the function or purpose of six types of potentially frightening places, demystifying their key features and distinctive elements while introducing famous examples that a reader could encounter in real lifežor perhaps explore virtually from behind the safety of a computer screen. A scene-setting diagram closes each book, highlighting some of the elements common to the particular place.
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Caves | 9781608188055 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores caves around the world, surveying common cave features and creepy stories about these places.
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Cemeteries | 9781608188062 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores cemeteries around the world, surveying common cemetery features and creepy stories about these places.
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Ghost Towns | 9781608188079 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores ghost towns around the world, surveying common ghost-town features and creepy stories about these places.
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Haunted Houses | 9781608188086 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores haunted houses around the world, surveying common haunted-house features and creepy stories about these places.
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Old Jails | 9781608188093 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel 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.
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Tombs | 9781608188109 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Valerie BoddenFeel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores tombs around the world, surveying common tomb features and creepy stories about these places.
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Perfect for early STEM science lessons, these titles prove just how important simple machines are in our everyday lives. With low-level text, up-close images, and labelled diagrams, students will see how simple machines work. From a mouth full of wedges to the wheels on a bike, simple machines are everywhere.
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Levers | 9781781213988 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores levers, a useful simple machine.
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Pulleys | 9781781213995 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores pulleys a useful simple machine.
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Ramps | 9781781214008 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores ramps a useful simple machine.
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Screws | 9781781214015 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores screws a useful simple machine.
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Wedges | 9781781214022 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores wedges a useful simple machine.
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Wheels and Axles | 9781781214039 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Dickmann, NancyThrough carefully levelled text and powerful images, explores wheels and axles, a useful simple machine.
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With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, this series introduces key coding concepts through simple and practical tasks—from drawing shapes and giving instructions in code, to building games and much more! Bring each adventure to life through drawing central characters, animating plot lines and creating games.
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Code Your Own Jungle Adventure: Code with Captain Maria in the City Of Gold | 9781682971796 | $25.75 | $20.60 |
Max WainewrightFearless 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.
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Code Your Own Knight Adventure: Code with Sir Perceval and Discover the Book Of Spells | 9781682971802 | $25.75 | $20.60 |
Max WainewrightSir 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.
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Code Your Own Space Adventure: Code with Major Kate and Save Planet Zyskinar | 9781682971819 | $25.75 | $20.60 |
Max WainewrightAstronaut 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.
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Code Your Own Pirate Adventure: Code with Pirate Pierre and find the Lost Treasure | 9781682971826 | $25.75 | $20.60 |
Max WainewrightThis 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.
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Score a goal with this fantastic series about the world's most popular sport. Explore soccer from many angles, from its popular players to the rules of the game, and get in on the action. Great for compare/contrast discussions. Are you ready to get On the Pitch?
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Soccer Rules! | 9781680721683 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the rules of soccer.
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Soccer's Biggest Moments | 9781680721690 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of modern world soccer teams.
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Soccer Teams from around the World | 9781680721706 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores some of the most memorable moments in world soccer.
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Stars of Men's Soccer | 9781680721713 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of some of the best men's soccer players.
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Stars of Women's Soccer | 9781680721720 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores the statistics of some of the best women's soccer players.
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World Soccer Records | 9781680721737 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Megan Cooley PetersonWith powerful infographics and levelled text, explores some of the records in world soccer.
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Freddie's Problem | 9780973557985 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Resa OstroveFreddie 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.
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Our Kid | 9781512481273 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Tony RossGo 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!
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Chicken Wants a Nap | 9781568463087 | $25.75 | $20.60 |
Tracy MarchiniWith 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.
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Symphony of Cowbells, A | 9781585369683 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Preusser, HeatherPetra 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.
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Waiting for Goliath | 9781776571413 | $26.00 | $20.80 |
Antje DammBear 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.
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My Dog Mouse | 9781776571482 | $26.00 | $20.80 |
Eva LindströmCan 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.
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Itty Bitty Bits | 9781927735015 | $19.95 | $15.96 |
Anita DaherNo 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.
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Hokey Dowa Gerda and the Snowflake Girl | 9781927735107 | $19.95 | $15.96 |
M.J. MathesonFaith 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.
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Light a lantern in Taiwan. Paint your face in Mexico. Celebrate festivals around the world with this exciting series. Easy-to-read text and colourful photographs introduce young readers to the nonfiction format, while a diagram and picture glossary reinforce new ideas.
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Holi | 9781620315323 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Rebecca PettifordIn 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.
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Lantern Festival | 9781620315330 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Rebecca PettifordIn 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.
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St. Patrick's Day | 9781620315354 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Rebecca PettifordIn 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.
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Fold, bend, crease! Origami Fun just might make paper engineers out of hands-on learners. This makerspace series teaches the art of paper folding. Young crafters will work to build and fly airplanes, create festive decorations for the holidays, and even bring extinct dinosaurs back to life!
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Aircraft | 9781626177079 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanSometimes 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.
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Birds | 9781626177086 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanA flock of many different birds is ready to be assembled in this makerspace title. Origami outlines ensure that young crafters will not have to 'owing it' when it comes to making paper birds. Along with the clear folding instructions are bonus bird facts that just might turn kids into birders!
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Dinosaurs | 9781626177093 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanIn 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
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Farm Animals | 9781626177109 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanHow 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.
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Holidays | 9781626177116 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanMost 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.
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Jungle Animals | 9781626177123 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanThe 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.
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Ocean Animals | 9781626177130 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanBecause 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.
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Pets | 9781626177147 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Robyn HardymanTaking 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!
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My Wounded Island | 9781459815650 | $19.95 | $15.96 |
Pasquet, JacquesIn 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.
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Good Night, Reindeer | 9781585363704 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Nelson, Denise BrennanChristmas 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.
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Invisible Lizard | 9781585363780 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Cyrus, KurtPoor 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.
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Mommy Loves You | 9781585369416 | $21.60 | $17.28 |
James, Helen FosterFrom 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.
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Little Red Rolls Away | 9781585369874 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Whalen, LindaWhen 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.
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Ghost Cat | 9781585369935 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Bunting, EveMiss 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.
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Catch readers' attention with these striking hi/lo books about popular paranormal topics. These books are great for lessons in evaluating arguments in a text and analyzing key ideas and details. With infographics, first-person accounts, and more, readers will have the data they need to decide if the stories are strange AND true.
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Area 51 | 9781680721805 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Kyla SteinkrausReaders 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.
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Atlantis | 9781680721812 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Kyla SteinkrausReaders 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.
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Crop Circles | 9781680721829 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Kyla SteinkrausReaders 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.
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Loch Ness Monster | 9781680721836 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Xina M. UhlReaders 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.
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Vampires | 9781680721843 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Xina M. UhlReaders 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.
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Werewolves | 9781680721850 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Xina M. UhlReaders 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.
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Take a look at the world’s weirdest stories--stories 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. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
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Weird Food | 9781634728874 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake 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.
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Wild Animals | 9781634728881 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake a look at the world’s weirdest animals--from blobfish to Octogoat. These stories aretoo 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.
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Wacky Sports | 9781634728898 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake 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.
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Odd Inventions | 9781634728911 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake 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.
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Stupid Criminals | 9781634728928 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake 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.
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Epic Fails | 9781634728935 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Loh-Hagan, VirginiaTake 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.
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Open these books to treat yourself to some of the cutest shots of baby animals around. It doesn't matter if they're eating, sleeping, or playing, the babies in this series are absolutely adorable. Expect to smile and laugh as you read.
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Baby Raccoons | 9781626175457 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Megan Borgert-SpaniolWho'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.
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Baby Rhinos | 9781626175464 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Megan Borgert-SpaniolBump 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.
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Baby Skunks | 9781626175471 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Megan Borgert-SpaniolBaby 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.
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Baby Zebras | 9781626175488 | $25.65 | $20.52 |
Megan Borgert-SpaniolIt'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.
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S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet | 9781585369720 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Ulmer, MichaelWhat 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 Cuphistory and records, famous team captains, nail-biting finishes, as well as unique traditions.
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C is for Canada | 9781585369737 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Ulmer, MichaelCanada 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.
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Engineering Challenges provides an in-depth look at eight engineering marvels. Each book explores one of the world's great challenges and the creative solutions engineers have used to solve them. A special challenge in each book provides a hands-on learning experience. This STEM-focused series provides a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
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Building Bridges | 9781635172515 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Samantha S. BellExplores 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.
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Building Dams | 9781635172522 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Nikole Brooks BetheaExplores 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.
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Building Fighter Jets | 9781635172539 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Marne VenturaExplores 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.
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Building Race Cars | 9781635172546 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Samantha S. BellExplores 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.
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Building Rockets | 9781635172553 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Rebecca RowellExplores 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.
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Building Skyscrapers | 9781635172560 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Marne VenturaExplores 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.
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Building Stadiums | 9781635172577 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Rebecca RowellExplores 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.
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Building Tunnels | 9781635172584 | $28.55 | $22.84 |
Samantha S. BellExplores 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.
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Young Children love a story they can interact with. These books are perfect for read-a-louds and one on one reading. This series supports a child’s feelings about growing up.
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I’m a Lot of Sometimes: A Growing-Up Story of Identity | 9781634401777 | $21.45 | $17.16 |
Guinan, JackGrowing 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.
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Middle Me: A Growing-Up Story of the Middle Child | 9781634401784 | $21.45 | $17.16 |
Dinardo, JeffThe 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.
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Please Don’t Make Me Fly!: A Growing-Up Story of Self-Confidence | 9781634401791 | $21.45 | $17.16 |
Kreloff, ElliotWhether 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.
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Worth the Wait: A Growing-Up Story of Self-Esteem | 9781634401807 | $21.45 | $17.16 |
Kreloff, ElliotI 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.
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Readers of all ages will easily identify with the delightful cast of people and animals featured in these charming stories. With simple text and supportive illustrations, these books are just right for read-alouds, new readers, reluctant readers, and literacy programs.
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Why Do Families Change? | 9781459809512 | $19.95 | $15.96 |
Roberts, Dr. JillianWhy 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.
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Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation | 9781459815834 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Gray Smith, MoniqueThis nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels.
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All Kinds of Friends | 9781512431056 | $30.60 | $24.48 |
Shelley Rotner; Sheila M. KellNew 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.
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Niko Draws a Feeling | 9781467798433 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Raczka, RobertThis imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel understood.
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Dino-Dancing | 9781512403169 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Lisa WheelerLights! 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.
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I Want a Friend! | 9781512405552 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Ross, TonyThe 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!
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I’m Big Now! | 9781512439472 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Simmons, AntheaWhen 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.
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Troll Stinks | 9781512439489 | $27.55 | $22.04 |
Willis, JeanneBilly 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?
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Hole Story, The | 9781512439502 | $26.00 | $20.80 |
Bright, PaulWhen 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.
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Around the World Right Now | 9781585369768 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Cascone, Gina & Sheppard, BryoIn 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.
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Monster Truck Buck | 9781927735084 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Dan O'DellIn 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.
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Spaghetti Did It!, The | 9781927735169 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Caroline StellingsIt'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?
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Doxie Spider's Predicament | 9781927735473 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Erna MichalowA 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.
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Wilson, Do You Hear It? | 9781927735480 | $22.95 | $18.36 |
Diane Van WartIt'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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All Canadians have relationships and responsibilities that impact their lives. Whether at school, at home, or in the community, these roles engage Canadians with the world around them. Relationships and Responsibilities offers readers a closer look at how these roles are connected to one's identity, culture, and sense of self.
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Being a Friend | 9781773081311 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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In Your Activities | 9781773081328 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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In Your Community | 9781773081335 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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In Your Country | 9781773081342 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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In Your School | 9781773081359 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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With Your Family | 9781773081366 | $24.25 | $19.40 |
Janet Gurtler
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Science comes alive through simple experiments that demonstrate scientific concepts including electricity, forces and motion, and states of matter. Simple step-by-step instructions describe how to complete each experiment while informative text explains why the experiment works.
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Fun Experiments with Matter: Invisible Ink, Giant Bubbles, and More | 9781512432169 | $28.60 | $22.88 |
Rob IvesStep-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.
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Fun Experiments with Forces and Motion: Hovercrafts, Rockets, and More | 9781512432176 | $28.60 | $22.88 |
Rob IvesFrom 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.
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Fun Experiments with Light: Periscopes, Kaleidoscopes, and More | 9781512432183 | $28.60 | $22.88 |
Rob IvesWith 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.
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Fun Experiments with Electricity: Mini Robots, Micro Lightning Strikes, and More | 9781512432190 | $28.60 | $22.88 |
Rob IvesSee 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.
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Fear and anxiety are completely normal parts of growing up.Fear keeps us from climbing too high up that tree, while anxiety reminds us that we ought to study for that test tomorrow. But when anxiety gets out of control, it can rob kids of their educations, friends, and happiness. Childhood Fears and Anxieties looks at different types of fears and anxieties, from fear of the dark to fear of the doctor, and from phobias to separation anxiety.The books provide a warm, supportive look at these feelings and how they can be managed.
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Anxiety and Fear in Daily Life | 9781422237229 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleIt'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.
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Family Fears | 9781422237250 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleFamilies 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.
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Nighttime Fears | 9781422237274 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleIf 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.
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Phobias | 9781422237281 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleThe 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.
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School Fears | 9781422237298 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleSchool 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.
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Social Fears | 9781422237311 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
H.W. PooleLots 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.
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Rev up those reading engines! Gearhead Garage explores the evolution, design, and technology of the most earth-shaking cars and motorcycles. With dynamic photos, diagrams, charts, and infographics galore, these hi/lo offerings will have reluctant readers racing for more.
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Funny Cars | 9781680720303 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Deanna CaswellThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of funny cars
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Lowriders | 9781680720327 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Deanna CaswellThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of lowriders
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Muscle Cars | 9781680720334 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Deanna CaswellThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of muscle cars
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Top Fuel Dragsters | 9781680720372 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Deanna CaswellThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of top fuel dragsters
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Dirt Bikes | 9781680721348 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Deanna CaswellThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of dirt bikes
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Hydroplanes | 9781680721355 | $31.40 | $25.12 |
Jodie MangorThrough engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of hydroplanes
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore some of the most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics.
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Christianity | 9781634721554 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Islam | 9781634721561 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Hinduism | 9781634721578 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Buddhism | 9781634721585 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Sikhism | 9781634721592 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Judaism | 9781634721608 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Marsico, KatieIn 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.
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem | 9781512426311 | $34.30 | $27.44 |
Patricia NewmanMarine 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.
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Design, Animate and Create with Computer Graphics | 9781682971666 | $28.60 | $22.88 |
Max WainewrightLearn 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.
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Some of today’s most incredible innovations are coming from the global community of makers. These thinkers, inventors, and hackers share information and technology to push new ideas forward. Readers will discover how they can join the maker movement and help improve the way we live.
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Blockly | 9781634726849 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Rearick, BenBlockly 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.
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Sphero | 9781634726856 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Matteson, AdrienneSphero 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.
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Dash and Dot | 9781634726863 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Sarma, KamyaDash 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.
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Paper Circuits | 9781634726870 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Williams, PamelaWith 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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Canada's colonial history is rich with conflict and progress. Welcome to British North America offers a wide-ranging look at life in Upper Canada after it was settled by the British. Readers will learn how the British colonies were established and governed and see what life was like for both settlers and Indigenous Peoples between 1713 and 1850.
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Communities in British North America | 9781773081434 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Conflicts in British North America | 9781773081441 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Daily Life in British North America | 9781773081458 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Governance of British North America | 9781773081465 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Indigenous Relations in British North America | 9781773081472 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Settlement of British North America | 9781773081489 | $29.95 | $23.96 |
Heather C. Hudak
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Do humans have innate rights? World bodies including the United Nations say the answer is unequivocally yes. What do those rights entail? How are they being violated? And what is being done to ensure respect for human rights for marginalized populations? These and other issues are examined in the Human Rights in Focus series. Vivid details and fully documented quotes add insight into these difficult issues. An appendix gives students ideas about how they can get involved.
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Human Rights in Focus: Genocide | 9781682822258 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Bradley SteffensGenocide 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.
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Human Rights in Focus: Human Trafficking | 9781682822272 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Leanne Currie-McGheeGlobally, 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.
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Human Rights in Focus: Illegal Immigrants | 9781682822296 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
David M. HaugenImmigration 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.
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Human Rights in Focus: The LGBT Community | 9781682822319 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Damon KarsonHuman 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.
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Human Rights in Focus: Refugees | 9781682822333 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Michael V. UschanMany 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.
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Human Rights in Focus: Torture | 9781682822357 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Lauri S. SchererTorture 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.
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According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 84 percent of the world's population identify with a religious group. This series covers six of the largest religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism. Approximately 5.2 billion people follow one of these religious groups, with Pew estimating that there are 2.2 billion Christians, 1.6 billion Muslims, 1 billion Hindus, 376 million Buddhists, 23 million Sikhs, and 14 million Jews living in the world today. Written in consultation with religious scholars, each book describes the important beliefs of each religion, along with information about its history, practices, and rituals. A variety of useful features supplements the texts, including glossary terms, sources for further information, links to educational videos, ideas for projects and reports, and a detailed index.
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Buddhism | 9781422238165 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Mark ThomasToday, 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.
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Christianity | 9781422238172 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Aaron BowenToday 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.
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Hinduism | 9781422238189 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Nalini RanganHinduism 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.
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Islam | 9781422238196 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Michael AshkarIn 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.
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Judaism | 9781422238202 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Adam LewinskyThe 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.
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Sikhism | 9781422238219 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Jennifer BurtonThe 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.
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Orca Limelights is an ongoing series of performing arts novels. Each book focuses on one performing art, such as music, theater, dance, circus, slam poetry, magic or stand-up comedy. Limelights are at-level novels for ages 8-10 with lots of performance action, drama and passion!
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Strings Attached | 9781459809703 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Dakers, DianeWhen 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.
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He Who Dreams | 9781459811027 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Florence, MelanieWhen 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.
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Show Mode | 9781459812048 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Rivera, RaquelAdina 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.
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With contemporary themes and exciting stories, the Orca Soundings for reluctant teen readers are books that teens want to read.
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Pinch Me | 9781459813649 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Prendergast, GabrielleTeen 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.
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Desert Slam | 9781459813724 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Barwin, StevenMaya 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.
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Identify | 9781459814066 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Choyce, LesleyAnxiety-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.
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In Plain Sight | 9781459814165 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Langston, LauraAfter 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.
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Up North | 9781459814561 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Ross, JeffIn this high-interest novel for teen readers, Rob is involved in a violent incident in a northern community.
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Science has much to offer the world in terms of achieving sustainable practices—in agriculture, water, energy, wildlife habitats, and even construction. Science and Sustainability examines the role that science can play in these areas and some of the specific changes that are leading the world ever closer to the goal of sustainability. Fascinating examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.
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Science and Sustainable Agriculture | 9781682822517 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Patricia D. NetzleySustainable 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.
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Science and Sustainable Energy | 9781682822531 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Don NardoAs 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.
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Science and Sustainable Construction | 9781682822555 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Carla MooneySustainable 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.
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Science and Sustainable Water | 9781682822579 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Stuart A. KallenSustainable 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.
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Science and Sustainable Wildlife Habitats | 9781682822593 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Peggy J. ParksWildlife 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.
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The teenage years are a time of exploration and change. These years can be challengingùeven more so when a young person has a mental condition or illness. Eating Disorders, Phobias, and OCD are among the mental disorders discussed in the Teen Mental Health series. Every book explains what the illness is, what causes it, how it affects daily life, possible treatments, and how people overcome it or learn to live with it.
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Teens and ADHD | 9781682821206 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Carla MooneyADHD 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.
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Teens and Eating Disorders | 9781682821220 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Don NardoTeens 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
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Teens and Gender Dysphoria | 9781682821244 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Don NardoGender 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.
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Teens and OCD | 9781682821268 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Barbara SheenOCD 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.
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Teens and Phobias | 9781682821282 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Bitsy KemperPhobias 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.
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Teens and PTSD | 9781682821305 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Peggy J. ParksPost-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.
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Teens and Suicide | 9781682821312 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Cherese CartlidgeEach 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.
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Blood on the Beach | 9781459812932 | $14.95 | $11.96 |
Harvey, Sarah N. & Robin SteveEight 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.
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Are You Seeing Me? | 9781459815087 | $14.95 | $11.96 |
Groth, DarrenTwins 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.
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Hit the Ground Running | 9781459815445 | $14.95 | $11.96 |
Hughes, AlisonIn 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.
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White Space | 9781606845653 | $14.30 | $11.44 |
Despain, BreeSeventeen-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.
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Edge of the Abyss, The | 9781635830002 | $16.20 | $12.96 |
Skrutskie, EmilyThe 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?
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Welcome Home | 9781635830040 | $16.20 | $12.96 |
Eric SmithWelcome 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.
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Town Built on Sorrow, The | 9781635830064 | $16.20 | $12.96 |
David OppegaardWelcome 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.
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All the Wrong Chords | 9781635830101 | $16.20 | $12.96 |
Christine Hurley DerisoScarlett 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.
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Emoji of Doom | 9781680213546 | $12.55 | $10.04 |
Evan JacobsTravis doesn't believe in curses. He deletes a chain email without a second thought. But then bad luck strikes.
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Ninja Plants: Survival and Adaptation in the Plant World | 9781512410136 | $38.60 | $30.88 |
Wiley BlevinsLike 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.
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Donald Trump: 45th US President | 9781682822951 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Stuart A. KallenDonald 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.
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The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. For instance, what is gluten, and is it really so terrible?Are genetically modified foods the solution to world hunger or a threat to human heath? What about fats—good, bad, or a bit of both? These questions and more are addressed in Know Your Food. This series explains the real story about what's on your plate.
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Gluten | 9781422237397 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Michael CentoreWhether 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.
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Protein | 9781422237410 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Michael CentoreProteins 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.
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Sugar and Sweeteners | 9781422237441 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
John PerritanoSugar 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.
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Water | 9781422237465 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Michael CentorePicture 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.
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What would you do if you woke up inside a video game you’ve never played? In the distant future, a shady gaming corporation has chosen teenage gamers to live in one of their thousand newly created virtual reality worlds. The teenagers are to test the game for glitches before it’s released to the general public. Although these games fall into classic genres, the gamers know nothing about them. They soon learn the most important rule: Win the game, or be trapped in the virtual world forever.
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Alien Invasion | 9781512453560 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
Israel KeatsA 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?
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Labyrinth | 9781512453577 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
Israel KeatsTwo 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?
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Pod Racer | 9781512453584 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
R. T. MartinA 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?
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Realm of Mystics | 9781512453591 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
Raelyn DrakeA 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.
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Safe Zone | 9781512453607 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
R. T. Martinteenager 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?
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Zephyr Conspiracy, The | 9781512453614 | $11.45 | $9.16 |
Israel KeatsFinding 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?
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The abuse of opiates (a group of drugs that includes heroin and morphine) as well as opioids (synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of opiates, including prescription painkillers like oxycodone, fentanyl, and naloxone) has a devastating impact on public health. The most recent World Drug Report found that 1 in 20 adults (age 15-64)—roughly a quarter of a billion people—had improperly used opioids or opiates during the past year. This serieswill provide young readers with a greater understanding of this serious public health issue. Books in this series will help readers gain a deeper understanding of the issues and concerns related to opioid and opiate development and use or abuse.
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Chronic Pain and Prescription Painkillers | 9781422238233 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Grace FergusonThe 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.
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Dangers of Drug Abuse, The | 9781422238240 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Jodee RedmondHow 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.
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Heroin Crisis, The | 9781422238257 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
John CashinOver 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.
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Preventing and Treating Addiction | 9781422238264 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Xina M. UhlAbuse 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.
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Who Is Using Opioids & Opiates? | 9781422238271 | $34.25 | $27.40 |
Xina M. UhlThe 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.
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Few machines thrill the imagination like cars. This series features eight of the most famous car brands in the world, showcasing their amazing combinations of high-speed power and luxury styling. Each book covers the history of a brand, taking readers on a road trip through the century and ending with the latest news from the carmakers' factories. Strap in for the ride of a lifetime!
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BMW: Performance and Precision | 9781422238295 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamStrap 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!
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Corvette: The Classic American Sports Car | 9781422238301 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
David H. JacobsFrom 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!
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Ferrari: Pure Passion and Power | 9781422238318 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamFrom 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!
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Jaguar: A Tradition of Luxury and Style | 9781422238325 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamAs 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!
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Lamborghini: A Fusion of Technology and Power | 9781422238332 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamCar 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!
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Mercedes-Benz: German Engineering Excellence | 9781422238349 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamCombine 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!
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Mustang: The American Muscle Car | 9781422238356 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Nicky WrightStrap 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!
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Porsche: The Ultimate Speed Machine | 9781422238363 | $37.10 | $29.68 |
Paul H. CockerhamIt'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!
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Spiral | 9781551439327 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
K. L. DenmanWhen 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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Picture This | 9781554691395 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
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Hannah's Touch | 9781554691500 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
LauraWhen 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
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Rock Star | 9781554692361 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Adrian ChamberlainStruggling 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.
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Fallout | 9781554699766 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
NikkiTara'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.
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Infiltration | 9781554699865 | $9.95 | $7.96 |
Sean RodmanBex 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?
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The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes and current examples.
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Thinking Critically: Abortion | 9781682822616 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Christine WilcoxThere 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?
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Thinking Critically: Animal Rights | 9781682822630 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Melissa AbramovitzDebates 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?
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Thinking Critically: The Death Penalty | 9781682822654 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Stephanie WatsonThe 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?
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Thinking Critically: Obesity | 9781682822678 | $42.80 | $34.24 |
Andrea NakayaObesity 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?
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