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Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. They use it in school, with friends, at home—almost everywhere! Whether they are working on a school report or writing about their day, the How to Write (Language Arts Explorer Junior) series has tips and tricks that will help them become writing experts.
The secrets of the human body are exposed within the pages of these books to teach children about the science of their bodies. Diagrams and labeled pictures supplement the clear text descriptions to demonstrate what goes on under their skin. Perfect for reports or lessons, this series will give readers a thorough understanding of how their bodies work.
Pharaohs, shoguns, kings, and emperors were some of the most powerful people of their time. This series takes a humorous, tongue-in-cheek, "how-to" approach to introduce readers to the life and times of various kinds of rulers. From advice on dressing the part to tips about how to hand out horrible punishments, the instructions in these guides will bring history to life in a fun and fiendish way.
From cochlear implants and pacemakers to bionic arms and legs, pioneering technological breakthroughs have changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realm of imagination into reality. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and
Explore human history from the birth of civilization through to the millennium. A continuous timeline calls out cultural periods, major events, and scientific advances that happened simultaneously across the globe. Illustrations, maps, and interesting callouts draw readers into the presentation.
Human Rights at Risk explores some of the most urgent human-rights issues that challenge nations around the world today. Each book examines the issue, its history, which areas are most affected by it, and what organizations are doing to help. Topics include gender violence, human trafficking, refugee and immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and excessive use of force by police. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further re
Do humans have innate rights? World bodies including the United Nations say the answer is unequivocally yes. What do those rights entail? How are they being violated? And what is being done to ensure respect for human rights for marginalized populations? These and other issues are examined in the Human Rights in Focus series. Vivid details and fully documented quotes add insight into these difficult issues. An appendix gives students ideas about how they can get involved.
Explore the great outdoors and examine popular hunting and fishing practices in this fun series. Readers will learn about the gear, safety requirements, and STEM concepts behind these outdoor activities. Most importantly, readers are introduced to best conservation and stewardship practices to ensure habitat health. Each title provides well-researched information with sidebars and a back matter feature to make this high-interest topic accessible and engaging.
Ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Laura ""Noodle"" Newman had high hopes about going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Once she's there, however, Noodle is miserable. No one can help her get over her terrible homesickness. Things go from bad to worse when Noodle panics while talking on the camp's radio station. Noodle's moment to shine becomes a bout of stage fright as her bunkmates laugh at her. As a menacing hurricane heads up the coast, life at Camp Hillside turns upside down. Through the cr