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Introduce youngsters to Canada, with these spirited easy-to-understand fact filled books with great rhymes and expository text. These books are sure to both entertain and inform young students. There is a story behind every letter.
Take and in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of the key explorers who rediscovered Canada. Each title includes a wealth of historical information, maps, and photographs. Explorations are put into context with information on the aims and success of each expedition. Includes interesting facts about the routes, hardships, equipment, and supplies.
Few people are lucky enough to know from a young age what jobs or careers they want to pursue. In the Discovering Jobs series, the focus is on viewing career options through personal interests, hobbies, and passions. Every book in the series profiles six jobs that reflect particular areas of interest. Also in these books are comments from industry insiders, information about pay and job prospects, a Q&A interview, and lists of sources for more information.
All Year Round offers the young scientist a lively introduction to the changing world of nature throughout the year. With easy-to-make projects, he or she will plant herbs and sunflowers, build an animal shelter, and make a mini-museum. By the end of the book, the young scientist will have gained a better understanding of plant and animal life through the seasons.
Discrimination based on race, sex, age, and more is as prominent in the public discourse today as it ever was. The Discrimination in Society series examines these and other types of discrimination-what they entail, how they are manifested, how widespread they are, their effects on real people, and efforts to address these problems. Personal accounts and quotes from experts in various fields provide added insight into these timely topics.
Diabetes, autism, and asthma are just a few of the common illnesses or conditions that afflict young people. In the Diseases and Disorders of Youth series, students will learn more about these conditions including what they are, what causes them, whether they can be treated or cured, and what it is like to live with them. Personal accounts and quotes from health experts help round out the discussion.
The Dish on the Dish: A History of Your Favourite Foods explores all the aspects of your favourite foods, from pizza to hot dogs! From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavours across cultures and history, each book traces the transformations of the dishes we have today. Books include a recipe, so readers can create their own, unique riff on a classic dish. Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including Global Awareness and Econom
How did people go from listening to big, bulky vinyl records to streaming music wirelessly on Spotify? How did black and white newspapers evolve into 280-character tweets and Buzzfeed articles filled with GIFs and memes? What impact does innovation have on society? In the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how technology has positively and negatively disrupted major industries like music, media, cars, and even education!
With strong curricular ties, this illuminating set features the fascinating careers and accomplishments of barrier-breaking figures with various abilities, genders, races, cultures, and social and economic backgrounds. Readers will also learn all about the benefits of a diverse workforce. Chapters feature history, background, and context as well as those working today to make the world a better, more positive, and more educated place for everyone to share.