Rebecca Sjonger
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This fascinating book introduces readers to the cultural traditions in the Central American country of Honduras. A largely Catholic country, readers will learn how Honduran people celebrate traditional religious holy days in new and different ways. Family celebrations and indigenous cultural traditions are also detailed. Colorful images and fact boxes examine the traditional clothing and foods of Honduras.
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Provides an analysis of Elie Wiesel's speech about the perils of indifference that was given at the one of the Millennium Evenings at White House in 1999. Presents historical context about the Holocaust and World War II and background on Wiesel's experiences as a Holocaust survivor, and features a guide to deconstructing speeches. Highlights the legacy of Weisel's speech, and includes black-and-white and color photographs, fact boxes, text-related...
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"Readers interested in crafting and designing patterns and structures will be inspired to create 'Maker' projects using paper--a medium readily accessible to any classroom or library. Kids will learn about popular trends and possibilities in paper engineering, and how great engineers in many different fields often visualize and create their most amazing projects in paper models first. Readers are encouraged to experiment with their own ideas and create...
8) Puppies
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Presents a guide to puppy care, explaining what it consists of, offering tips on how to decide if a puppy is a good pet choice, looking at dog breeds and babies, and discussing housebreaking and training, food, play time, and visits to the veterinarian.
12) Skates and rays
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Describes the physical characteristics of skates and rays, where they can be found, what they eat, and how they survive.
13) Hamsters
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This book discusses the selection, care, feeding, grooming, and play of hamsters.
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"Robots are machines that follow a decision-making process when performing tasks. They are playing an increasing role in manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, mining, and aerospace, as well as in our everyday lives. Readers will learn how robotics engineers find new ways for robots to do work that would be dangerous, time-consuming, dull, or impossible for humans to perform. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts...
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"As a famous actor and person of privilege, Emma Watson's 2014 speech as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador was a call for equality and justice. In her speech, she implores men and boys to join the fight for gender equality--for their own sake and that of the other half of the world's population. Watson shares her own experience discovering feminism at an early age and wanting other young women and men to not shrink from the word or the work required...
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"This . . . book examines ways to meet the challenges facing Earth's environment--one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling ocean pollution to slowing climate change, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to help the environment will empower readers to get involved to restore...