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Barbarians. Conquistadors. Mongols. Vikings. They hailed from different eras and different corners of the globe—from the expanses of Europe to the steppes of Asia to the seas of Scandinavia—but all were Fearsome Fighters. This richly illustrated series looks at some of history’s most famous combatants, examining how they arose, fought, lived, and faded into history. Whether they battled for treasure, honour, or survival, this series spotlights the fighting traits that made them seem larger than
STEM-focused text, action-packed photos, and helpful diagrams explore the world of flight. Amazing feats of flight range from the use of backpack helicopters to in-the-news drones. A dynamic, highly-visual layout provides a browseable presentation.
In a sleepy town in Southern France stands a mysterious structure. Is it a fortress? A giant labyrinth? The castle of a long-forgotten king? It is, in fact, the work of one man, Ferdinand Cheval, who shaped a palace over the course of 33 years with nothing but his bare hands, his will, and a few tools. This is the story of how and why his palace came to be.
So begins the delightful fable of Fibblestax, and how he came to be the one who names everything. He has to battle the tricky, red-faced Carr, a man who "gives terrible names to wonderful things." The mayor of their town gives them five things to name, and the final one, "that very strange feeling, a dreamy kind of cheer/the feeling that makes you feel so good when a special friend is near" stumps Carr. But, Fibblestax knows that feeling...With soft, intricately detailed illustrations to accompa
Examine the struggle for justice for Black Americans, from voter suppression and the controversy over Confederate monuments to the protests against police brutality and racially motivated violence. Gain historical and current context to understand why the fight for Black rights continues today.
With the climate emergency becoming ever more urgent, changes are needed in nearly all parts of society. Thankfully, scientists and engineers have already developed most of the solutions needed to mitigate and adapt to the crisis. This eight-book series provides a thorough overview of how science is helping fight climate change.
This series explores the importance of financial literacy as a life skill for all young Canadians. Learn about how to handle money and the benefits and pitfalls of borrowing and investing. Practical examples, infographics, and case studies help the reader to begin their journey to financial literacy.
The Find Your Future in STEAM series introduce readers in grades 4 - 6 to career opportunities related to STEAM. Each title profiles 8 different professions and engages readers in interactive exploration using three side bar features: Google It!, Explore Some More!, and Ask Big Questions!
These fact-packed books give creative young people all the advice and encouragement they need to make their first steps in exciting, aspirational fields like filmmaking and songwriting. The no-nonsense text style demystifies difficult techniques and gives plenty of tips and tricks about how to achieve fantastic DIY results.
A lucky few know exactly what kind of work they want to do someday. But what about all the others who know what they like (history, math, writing, etc.) but have no clue what job or career to pursue? The Finding a Career series offers students another way of thinking about jobs and careers: by considering their interests and the skill sets they have developed in connection with those interests.