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Kids see popular holidays marked on the calendar, but do they know why the days have special status? This series offers beginning readers first looks at major celebrations linked to seasons, faiths, and people groups. Fun and meaningful traditions get prime attention, some even being featured as side bar activities.
Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. Each title in Celebrating Our Communities focuses on how kids can practice inclusion, empathy, and acceptance in their daily lives. Key concepts of social and emotional learning (SEL) teach children to manage emotions, establish positive habits in communication, create and achieve goals, and make good decisions.
This series focuses on a wide variety of celebrations and festivals throughout the world. It takes a global approach and highlight similarities and differences between how events are celebrated within different cultures. It also looks at celebrations unique to particular countries, regions or towns, and examines origins, features, developments and how and why they are practised today (tradition, tourism etc.).
We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.
In this vibrant series containing simple text and real-life photos, young readers are introduced to various celebrations and events from different cultures and the many traditions, symbols, and parts that make each unique.
From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and most influential work. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible.
Cell phones have had a huge influence on how people today live, work, and play. But like many technological advances, they have both upsides and downsides. Cell Phones and Society examines the many ways that these crucial devices have benefited and complicated modern life. All books in the series include fully documented quotes from experts, consumers, and others.
In recent years, free speech advocates have warned that censorship is rising at a concerning rate. Yet not everyone agrees that restricting certain types of speech is censorship. As a result, there is a growing debate over what should be allowed or censored, sparking confusion in the public and those responsible for enforcing these policies.
Challenger, an American bald eagle, is this country's most popular winged mascot. He was blown out of his nest as an eaglet and taken in by humans. After several failed attempts to release Challenger back into the wild, he was taken to the American Eagle Foundation. It was there that trainer Al Cecere recognized the rare opportunity to work with an uninjured eagle that had imprinted on humans. He knew Challenger, as a free flying bald eagle, a sight few Americans actually witness, could become an ambassador bringing attention to the plight of these beautiful birds. Readers will recognize Challenger from the appearances he has made -- ranging from such varied venues as the White House and the 100th Anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System, the Pentagon and the Olympic Torch Ceremony. In addition Challenger has flown at the World Series and the 100th Anniversary of Flight at Kitty Hawk. Challenger has also appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Good Morning America, Larry Ki
American democracy is experiencing unprecedented challenges. This series examines function and disfunction in the pillars of that democracy. Topics include the political party system, voting, the Supreme Court, media literacy, and the relationship between the President and Congress. Fully documented quotes, relevant facts, and historic context add depth and perspective to this series.