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Originally published: London: Wayland, 2009.

Originally published: London: Wayland, 2009.

Originally published: Franklin Watts, 2010.

When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title.

Originally published: Franklin Watts, 2009.

"Students will love learning about the way of life of foxes and the challenges they face as babies and adults. There are gray foxes, arctic foxes, fennec foxes, cape foxes, swift foxes, kit foxes, and red foxes. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of a red fox family. Found all over the planet, red fox families start with the birth of four to six kits. Born in a den, the baby foxes leave the den with their mothers after two to three weeks and start to play, pounce, and hunt. What adventures will they have? Will they meet some other animals along the way? Readers will love these adorable animals and learn to write their own stories about them."--

In graphic novel format, introduces the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

Originally published: London: Wayland, 2008.

This interesting book takes children through the engineering design process, giving them an inside look at how engineers design towers to suit specific purposes and hold steady in different environments. A model-building activity allows them to design their own tower...

From roundabouts to the routes that roads take, readers will learn how engineers follow the engineering design process to design roads that suit different environments and people who will use them. A model-building activity allows readers to step into the shoes of...

Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather conditions and suit many different environments. Child-centered language takes readers through the engineering design process to design a house to solve a...

Domes have an amazing ability to withstand forces such as weather and weight. This unique book shows readers how engineers use the engineering design process to design dome-shaped structures that suit the environments in which they are built. A model-building activity allows them to design their own dome...

Gang violence forced Martinez to flee Guatemala to Mexico. And now, his mother has decided they must return to Guatemala. Martinez is scared-but the support of his new rural community in Guatemala gives him hope for a future without violence. Paired with facts about the instability in Guatemala and the experience of displaced persons there...

Spnita was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan. When her parents decided to return to Afghanistan at the end of the war, Sonita must adjust to life in a homeland she has never known. Interwoven with facts about the conflict in Afghanistan, Sonita's story gives a look at the experiences of Afghan refugees forced to return to a home that no longer...

After fleeing civil war in Yemen, Sahar survived the trip to Toronto, Canada. Although she still has nightmares about bombings and losing her baby brother-Sahar cannot believe how quickly her English is improving, and how much fun she had trick-or-treating on Halloween. Paired with facts about the current situation in Yemen and how different...

"Memories of fleeing war in Iraq now seem far away to Zainab. But every day, as she attends school, plays sports, and participates in community groups in her new home in Michigan, USA, she is aware that she will always be part of two cultures"--Back cover.

Syed was forced to flee his homeland of Myanmar. After traveling by boat to Malaysia to meet up with his brother, Nazir, Syed must survive "underground" in a country in which he is not welcome. Interwoven with facts about the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and how refugees survive in countries such as...

A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on the causes and effects of opioid addiction and the methods being used to combat this deadly...

Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help equip readers with tangible tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments.

A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and...

"Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and encourages them to objectively view local, national, and global connections to help them form knowledgeable points of view."--

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? This captivating title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient...

What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can new mapping technology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? This compelling title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about the...

How can modern forensic tools help solve the mystery of ancient Aztec skull masks? Can chemical analysis teach us about how Aztecs treated disease-and why millions were killed in an epidemic? This exciting title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about the...

How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? This fascinating title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient...

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown cause of death? This interesting title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about...

The only remaining wild population of whooping cranes breeds in Canada and winters in the United States. The story of their recovery is a tale of cross-border cooperation and the work of a team of international...

Humpback whales are a true ecological success story. Readers will be enthralled by the story of these masters of the deep, listed as endangered in 1970. Protected by an international ban on hunting all whales in 1982, the humpack recovered so well it was no longer listed as endangered in most of the world by 2016.