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Six Questions of American History

Six Questions of American History explores pivotal moments in U.S. history, from colonial times to the Civil War. Discover the who, what, where, when, why, and how of important events such as the Pilgrims settling at Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Writing exercises at the end of each book encourage readers to write their own piece on the book's theme.

Skilled and Vocational Trades (BrightPoint Press)

Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of electricians, plumbers, drone pilots and more. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a fact sheet, a graphic that visually presents key information, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Sky Watching

For anyone who has looked at the sky and wondered what is up there, this series answers all the questions that curious students may have about space. Filled with stunning illustrations and diagrams, Sky Watching explores Earth’s atmosphere and our local space neighbourhood. Each book in the Sky Watching series examines one different aspect of the sky, explaining why it looks as it does, and exploring its distinctive features and its role in Earth’s cycles. Students can also become ‘sky watchers’

Skywriting: Poems to Fly

This poetic picture book spans the globe to spotlight a rich diversity of aircraft, including some that never gained altitude, some that met their demise in spectacular fashion, and some designed to leave the bounds of Earth behind. Prepare to soar in this celebration of dizzying heights innovation.

Sleep-Deprived Nation: Why Sleep Matters

Today, large numbers of people of all ages and walks of life get too little sleep on a regular basis. This unfortunate situation has far-reaching negative effects on society, from increased highway accidents and fatalities to lost productivity at work. Teens are particularly vulnerable to losing sleep, in part because of the blue light from their phones and computers. This volume explores possible ways to combat the widespread problem of too little sleep.

Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals

A fascinating journey around the world of extinct animals, combining cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science.

Smartphones and Society

Smartphones and Society examines how smartphones have changed different aspects of daily life. Readers will learn how these devices have shaped society in both positive and negative ways. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Smash!: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider

Two cousins, Nick and Sophie, take a graphic-novel tour of the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest machine. Sophie’s a science wiz. Nick’s more artistic. Together they visit At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, and explore what the universe is made of—and what holds it all together.

Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration

In late 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them-including Florida. What caused these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home? Sandra Markle engagingly explains the story behind this unusual behaviour by snowy owls in the winter of 2013-2014, and she presents the science behind this "irruption" of owls.

Soccer Champions

Few sports offer matches as dramatic—and histories as rich—as soccer. From gutsy underdogs and dazzling triumphs to bitter rivalries and crushing losses, this series invites fans to witness the world events, last-minute goals, and diving saves that shaped some of the planet’s greatest football clubs. Recaps of memorable matches offer action-packed background, while biographical profiles introduce the legendary playmakers and coaches who earned legions of fans around the globe and showed what it