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Each book in the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. From what they eat and where they live to descriptions of different species and how they spend their days, readers will learn lots of fun facts about their favourite animals.
Learn about how elephants and orangutans are learning to survive as habitats change around them. See how mountain gorillas nest together for protection and how lionesses hunt to feed their young. Discover how polar bears blend in with their surroundings so they can hide and why rhino horns are so important. A fact-packed series looks at the plight of each animal and the efforts to save them. Awesome photographs accompany sensitively written text; it’s a hot topic, encouraging young children to
For centuries, animals have worked alongside their human partners. Using their sharp senses, instincts, and training, animals provide transportation, guidance and assistance, safety and rescue, therapy, entertainment, and more. In these jobs, animals have proven to be invaluable partners to people worldwide.
In Asunci-n, Paraguay, Diego dreams of giving music lessons to local children. The only problem: there aren't enough instruments to go around. But when he and Nicolas, a carpenter, look to a nearby landfill, they see instruments in the making. Soon, they're building what they need to give kids in town a new way to express themselvesÑand even find recognition they never expected. A lightly fictionalized tale inspired by La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura.
Anti-Semitism has been called the oldest hatred, as it has endured from ancient times to the present day. The resurgence of White supremacy and neo-Nazism, as well as the conflict between Israel and Hamas, have brought an increase in harassment and discrimination of Jews. Against this background, there are many courageous groups dedicated to ending Anti-Semitism.
Humour combines with accurate, digestible information in this honest comic reference for children and early teens who want to understand and feel at home with their own bodies. The author's many years of experience working with children as a sex educator are the basis for this witty encyclopedia. The illustrations are relatable and funny, including charts, cartoons and more. This compendium is an encouraging starting point for conversations with children, laying the foundations for body acceptan
It's 1960 and Peggy Sue has just been transplanted from Texas to Hawaii for her father's new job. To make matters worse, eighth-grader Kiki Kahana targets Peggy Sue because she is haole-white-warning her that unless she does what Kiki wants, she will be a victim on "kill haole day," the last day of school. Life looks bleak until Peggy Sue meets Malina, whose mother gives hula lessons. But when her parents take a trip to Hilo, leaving Peggy Sue at Malina's, life takes an unexpected twist in the f
Enter the creepy-crawly world of the arachnid family with award-winning science author Sandra Markle! Too often lumped together with insects, these fascinating animals have distinctive characteristics and habits that are all their own. From spiders and scorpions to ticks and mites, these captivating critters will keep readers coming back for more.
This adrenaline packed thriller follows the exploits of fifteen-year-old Lago, his cousins Cam, Tara and Renny, and his younger sister, Aretha. Joined by their friend, the bewitching Charlie, they embark o a mission to save Lago's father who has been accidentally kidnapped—by perhaps the maddest of all possible mad scientists.
Are They Real? explores modern-day myths, legends, and paranormal phenomena. The series examines each phenomenonÎs history, evidence of its potential existence, and its cultural impact. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.