Jill Keppeler
42) Be an activist!
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Introduces learning young students to what an activist is and how they can begin to become activists and champion causes--like changes in laws and bringing more social awareness to inequality issues--that they care about. Includes a glossary.
43) Pirate legends
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Profiles a number of pirates throughout the golden age of pirates in the Caribbean Sea, like Captain Kidd, Sir Francis Drake, and John "Calico Jack" Rackham, as well as pirate characters in fiction, such as those of "Treasure Island,"
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"This thoughtful book explores families with members who have special needs or challenges. It will encourage young readers to consider both similarities and differences, as well as how they can help or support friends whose families might have their own unique differences"--Provided by publisher.
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"China has the largest population of any country in the world, and it's just one of the amazing countries included in the region of East and Southeast Asia. From ancient dynasties to colonial powers, this book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped this region. Readers will learn about what it means to be a citizen of the countries in this region, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the...
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"The idea of the American frontier means a lot to many Americans' images of themselves and their country. Everyone has heard stories or watched movies showing tough, brave settlers crossing the continent, daring harsh weather, hostile natives, and rough terrain to nobly 'tame' the frontier and expand the United States"--Provided by publisher.
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Describes the habitat, physical traits, behaviors, and life cycle of the poison dart frog that use the poison on its skin to protect itself from predators. Also discusses humankind's relationship with poison dart frogs. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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"Vast numbers of Earth's plants and animals live in the planet's oceans--but scientists estimate we know about far less than half of them! It may be impossible to know just how many creatures live there, but it's clear that marine habitats are home to thousands of species. . . . Readers will get a peek into one of the most unusual, least known habitats on the planet"--Provided by publisher.
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"With all the concerns and problems in the world today, mental health issues may seem inevitable and unavoidable. However, medical experts warn that ignoring the world's growing mental health crisis will not only cost countries trillions of dollars but also millions of lives. This informative volume will outline and explain that crisis, discuss what can be done about it, and showcase activists and leaders fighting to address mental health issues and...
54) Fire trucks
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Explores the types, tools and parts, and functions of fire trucks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.
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"The term "Wild West" brings to mind certain images: cowboys, settlers, gunfights, and outlaws. But the American West wasn't always as wild as popular images and stories often suggest, and its famous heroes were sometimes its villains (and vice versa). In this informative volume, young readers will learn facts that bust the myths of the Old West, bringing a more realistic and diverse angle to tales of cowboys and Indians repeated in books, TV shows,...
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For most of history, women have been confined to their households, and to lives without equal rights or equal opportunities. This volume introduces readers to the women of the suffrage movement, the defining movement for women's rights, especially the right to vote. Primary sources and photographs will show readers firsthand how the challenges and successes of this movement shaped the lives of women across the United States. Readers will also learn...
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"Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter. It helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. In this book, readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another-whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...
60) Mosquitoes
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Describes the habitat, physical traits, behaviors, diet, and life cycle of mosquitoes. Also discusses what makes them deadly. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.