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The Broadway musical has become a cultural phenomenon, with shows setting box office records. Updating familiar themes, these shows have introduced new elements in style, look, and diversity to the theater. It compares the similarities and differences between the musicals and their source material, the innovations they introduced to the stage, and what effect each show had on the culture at large. Along the way, students will get introduced to some of the people who made these shows happen, and

Ghost Tales and Hauntings

Stories of ghosts and spirits have been around in history and legend for millennia. These apparitions take many forms, from glowing lights and shadowy specters to phantom ships that ply the world's oceans. For believers and skeptics alike, ghosts can inspire curiosity about the possibilities of what may lie beyond this earthly life.

Giants of Rap and Hip-Hop

They come from different parts of the country and from different backgrounds. What these artists share is talent (they’ve all topped the charts); grit (they’ve worked hard to get there); and desire to make music that speaks to, for, and about the people and the world around them. The Giants of Rap and Hip-Hop series explores early life, the ups and downs of the artist’s life and career, major influences, and new directions. Fully documented quotes, from the artists and from the people who know t

Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

Without most people noticing, the population of wild giraffes has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985, making them an endangered species. Examine the threats giraffes face from humans, and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants.

Girl and the Grove, The

Teenager Leila's life is full of challenges. From bouncing around the foster care system to living with seasonal affective disorder and vitiligo, she's never had an easy road. Leila keeps herself busy with her passion for environmental advocacy, monitoring the Urban Ecovists message board and joining a local environmental club with her best friend Sarika. And now that Leila has finally been adopted, she dares to hope her life will improve.

Girl Who Owned a City, The

A deadly virus killed every adult on Earth, leaving only the kids behind. With her parents gone, Lisa is responsible for her little brother, Todd. She has to make sure they stay alive. Many kids are sick or starving, and fierce gangs are stealing and destroying everything they find. Lots of people have given up, but on Grand Avenue, some kids are surviving. Because of Lisa. Lisa figured out how to give the kids on Grand Avenue food, homes, and protection against the gangs. But Tom Logan and his

Girls vs. Guys

Do mosquitoes bite guys more than girls? Which sex is better at diapering babies, remembering birthdays, or hammering nails? Explores the ways in which environment, experience, neurology, physiology, and genetics shape gender behaviour—in both expected and unexpected ways.

Give a Goat

Humorous illustrations show the philanthropic process from inspiration through brainstorming to getting down to work, collecting funds and celebrating success. Give a Goat is a template for adults and children who want to work together to experience the satisfaction of giving to others and making a difference in the world. This book may inspire you, too. Making a change for the better is as easy as giving a goat! Children / Character Education / Philanthropy

Global Hotspots

Global Hot Spots fills in the facts behind the headlines, building students’ understanding of the historical context of the events they see on TV. It provides accounts of real-life experiences and explores ‘how history was made’ in these conflict zones.

Global Refugee Crisis, The: Fleeing Conflict and Violence

According to a UN tally, more than 1 million people fled violence and persecution in 2015. Of these, more than half were children. Thousands died along the way. The Syrian civil war as well as armed conflicts in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and the Central African Republic contributed to the continuing exodus of people into Europe and North America. Learn more about these modern mass exoduses, what is fuelling them in the 21st century, how nations are addressing the crises, how refugees

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