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These titles introduce intermediate and upperûelementary readers to all kinds of maps, from political and topographic to climate and economic mapsùeven maps located on GPS! Each chapter deals with a specific topic related to maps, and informative captions encourage readers to think critically about how different types are used by closely examining the features of each.
What does it mean to be an American citizen? Is there more to it than reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the national anthem? Whether they're paying their taxes or protesting for change, the average American is more than a mere citizen, they are actively involved in shaping the country in big and small ways, on a daily basis. Through discussions of what a taxpayer does, how a military service member works, the roles of protestors and petitioners, and the importance of jurors in the ju
It doesn’t matter where you were born. It doesn’t matter your height or weight. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know everything. This book celebrates our differences and highlights that what really matters is how we treat others.
When Nina Faye was fourteen, her mother told her there was no such thing as unconditional love. Nina believed her. Now she’ll do anything for the boy she loves, to prove she’s worthy of him. But when he breaks up with her, Nina is lost. What is she if not a girlfriend? What is she made of? Broken-hearted, Nina tries to figure out what the conditions of love are.
Crack open a What Happened? book to investigate a preposterous mystery from four different perspectives. See what the witnesses get right . . . and what they get hilariously wrong. Bet you'll never guess what really happened!
Since his mother died earlier this year, Grover Johnston has watched his family fall to pieces as his father throws himself into his work rather than dealing with the pain. Left to care for his younger sister, Sudie, Grover finds solace in creating intricate weavings out of the natural materials found in the bamboo forest behind his North Carolina home, a pursuit that his father sees only as a waste of time. But as tensions mount between father and son, unlikely forces conspire to help the Johns
All superstar athletes have an abundance of talent, but talent alone does not make a superstar athlete. This book looks at the many different factors that shape superstar athletes. These include developing mental toughness, recognizing and seizing opportunities, learning from others, and hours and hours of focused practice to raise skills and keep them at superstar levels. Personal accounts from athletes and coaches in many different sports add insight and interest.
Life after high school is a time for decision-making. The biggest and often the scariest decision high school graduates must make is what to do next. This book helps raise teens awareness of the different options that are available to them. The benefits and drawbacks of each option, educational and training requirements for various careers, and financial information are included as are first person accounts and anecdotes.
Climate is the usual weather found in a place, from how much rain it gets in a year to a change in temperature during a certain month or season. Earth's climate is always changing, but what does that really mean? Let's investigate the problem of climate change and explore its impact on our planet, the animals around us, and ourselves. Readers will learn the problems of the present, what they might face in the future, and what they can do to help.
Time never stops, bringing with it changes in all areas of society and technology. The What’s Next? series peers into the future to speculate about coming developments in the fields of communication, medicine, transportation, and more. From shrinking communication devices to environmentally friendly buildings to increasingly epic space missions, readers will get the inside scoop on some of the most fascinating possibilities—and meet the individuals responsible for them. What’s next? Order this c