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"The United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change,...
3) Moose
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Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of moose. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Introduce your child to the benefits of running for a public position with the children’s book Run For Office.
Do you see problems in your school or community that you want to help solve? Learn about the different types of public offices you can run for, and how to successfully run and win the position.
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• This children’s book features engaging nonfiction text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to develop reading...
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Introduce your child to volunteering and grassroots activism with the children’s book Organize and Volunteer.
Are you interested in helping your school or community become a better place? Learn about the best ways to get involved with volunteering, and read tips on how to be more involved in your community.
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• This children’s book features engaging nonfiction text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to develop reading...
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GRADES 1-4: Elementary-aged readers will explore the role of a governor in this 24-page nonfiction social studies book! An easy-to-read Q&A format provides basic information about a governor's job, authority, and everyday functions.
GOVERNMENT BOOK FOR KIDS: Governors can make a big difference in shaping our laws and our communities. They are some of the people who are responsible for governing the United States. But what exactly is a governor?...
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Explore the evidence and opinions behind the headlines on climate change. Read scientific explanations about the causes and effects of Earth's changing climate and understand the political context. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title...
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For readers who may be more interested in fashion than in math, this book highlights how math is useful and necessary for designing clothes, purchasing materials, sewing, and altering clothes, and running a fashion business. The Try It Yourself feature offers word problems to reinforce the fashion world relevance of math, while intriguing sidebars provide fun facts, historical perspectives, and information about modern designers. Each word problem...
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"It's a free country-I can say whatever I want!" Most Americans agree about the importance of free speech. But many don't understand the scope and limitations of this treasured liberty. Learn about the history, complexities, and conflicts related to free speech rights, from flag-burning to the treatment of hate speech. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand...
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GRADES 1-4: Elementary-aged readers will explore the role of a congressperson in this 24-page nonfiction social studies book! An easy-to-read Q&A format provides basic information about a congressperson's job, authority, and everyday functions.
GOVERNMENT BOOK FOR KIDS: Congressmen and congresswomen can make a big difference in shaping our laws and our communities. What is your congressperson's job? How does your representative in Congress get...
11) Ask the Mayor
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GRADES 1-4: Elementary-aged readers will explore the role of a mayor in this 24-page nonfiction social studies book! An easy-to-read Q&A format provides basic information about a mayor's job, authority, and everyday functions.
GOVERNMENT BOOK FOR KIDS: Mayors can make a big difference in shaping our laws and our communities. They are some of the people who are responsible for governing the United States. But what exactly is a mayor? What is a mayor's...
12) Elephants
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Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of elephants. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Introduce your child to entrepreneurship with the children’s book Be an Entrepreneur.
What does it take to turn a creative idea into a new and successful business? Learn about different business fields and the process of starting a company.
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• This children’s book features engaging nonfiction text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 32 pages of vibrant photographs
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Certain fundamental rights-such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression-are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each...
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Recent events have shone a bright spotlight on the news media, including "fake news," internet trolls, and attacks on journalists. This book describes the history of the right to freedom of the press, how the constitution protects reporters, and what happens in places where the press is not free.The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions....
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While reading this book, young learners will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park. The high peaks, green meadows, and clear lakes of this park offers researchers and scientists the opportunity to study mountain ecosystems. This book covers a variety of topics from climate change to archaeology and much more. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities...
18) Ask a Judge
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GRADES 1-4: Elementary-aged readers will explore the role of a judge in this 24-page nonfiction social studies book! An easy-to-read Q&A format provides basic information about a judge's job, authority, and everyday functions.
GOVERNMENT BOOK FOR KIDS: Judges have important roles in federal, state, and local governments. They can make a big difference in shaping our laws and our communities. What are the different kinds of judges? What do judges...
19) Biomass Power
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Introduces readers to what biomass power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
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This title will help young readers discover how a little education, practice, and networking can bring their cosplay game to the next level. Part acting, part design, and part promotion, becoming a professional cosplayer will also result in many friends and admirers, not to mention sparkling LEDs, brilliant metalwork, and perfectly spiked hair. Readers from grades seven through twelve will learn from an age-appropriate perspective about how much fun...