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Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their history of intelligence gathering and spotlighting famous secret missions. Pop culture spies are contrasted with real-life agents.
In a world permeated by technology, we sometimes struggle to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate important scientific principles, contributions of notable individuals and compa
At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources
This book concisely and accurately explains this important event to young readers on a level that they can understand.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift-a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella's delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.
Twelve-year-old Ollie Sparks isn't expecting his first friend in town to be a ghost, but together they team up to save his mom's theater and take down the school bully.
Get ready for the 2012 summer Olympics with this fantastic overview of the main events. Grouped by sport, rules and regulations of the most popular Olympic events are profiled along with Olympic superstars and records. An essential guide for Olympic viewing.
Get ready for the 2012 summer Olympics with this fantastic overview of the main events. Grouped by sport, rules and regulations of the most popular Olympic events are profiled along with Olympic superstars and records. An essential guide for Olympic viewing.
This series will introduce young sports fans to some of the world's most successful Olympic athletes. Learn how they became standouts in their events and go deep inside key moments of their athletic careers to discover what makes them the best of the best.
Just in time for the 2012 Summer Games, this series provides young sports fans with a fascinating guide to the Games. Filled with stories of legendary athletes, infamous scandals, record-setting feats, fun facts, trivia, and much more, this series is sure to please all the Olympic fans in your library.