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De-Extinction: The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life

Woolly mammoths, passenger pigeons, bucardos, and dodo birds. These are among a wide range of extinct species that scientists in the emerging field of de-extinction may one day be able to revive through technologies including cloning and gene editing. Readers will learn how species become extinct in the first place and how scientists in the field are working to bring them back. What new technologies are under development? Is this an ethical pursuit? Should we work on preserving endangered species instead? And where will revived species live if their original habitats no longer exist? These and other key scientific and ethical issues are explored in this in-depth look at a cutting-edge field of twenty-first-century animal biology.

Defining Events of the Twenty-First Century

Defining Events of the Twenty-First Century examines some of the most important moments in pop culture, science, and society in the last few decades. From influential pop musicians to technological breakthroughs to tragic man-made and natural disasters, readers will explore a wide variety of key events and people, the context surrounding them, and how they affected our world.

Defining Moments in Canadian History (Graphic Novels)  

The Defining Moments in Canadian History series pairs engaging illustrations with educational text to give readers an inside look at pivotal moments in Canada’s history. Readers will be pulled into the setting and gain an in-depth understanding of defining events as they read exciting, high-interest stories that focus on the people involved. From well-known battles to historic political moments, Defining Moments in Canadian History has it all in graphic novels.

Defining Moments In Canadian History (Graphic Novels)  

The Defining Moments in Canadian History series pairs engaging illustrations with educational text to give readers an inside look at pivotal moments in Canada’s history. Readers will be pulled into the setting and gain an in-depth understanding of defining events as they read exciting, high-interest stories that focus on the people involved. From well-known battles to historic political moments, Defining Moments in Canadian History has it all.

Defining the Generations (Expedition-YA)  

What makes each generation unique, and what are their contributions to the world around us? In Defining the Generations, readers will dive into the four major generations and learn about their impact and importance.

Defying Death: Medicine's Journey Toward Immortality

Defying Death: MedicineÎs Journey Toward Immortality is an attempt to outline where medicine has travelled in the past and to chart where it may be heading in the future. More specifically, this work endeavors to illustrate how advances in modern medical technology often leave in their wake increases in human life expectancy. In the words of the researchers at the UKÎs Tony Blair Institute of Global Change, ÌOne of humanityÎs greatest success stories of the past century is the increase in global life expectancy as a result of the social and medical advancements that have dramatically improved basic living conditions and reduced vulnerability to infectious diseases.Ê

Delia's Dull Day

Poor Delia, nothing ever happens to her. Her life is so dull, dull, dull. But perhaps if Delia decided to look up or turn around, she'd see . . . the elephants marching through her house . . . the pirate sitting behind her on the school bus . . . or even the submarine that rises to the surface right after she leaves the pool! If Delia ever paid attention, she?d realize her life is quite exciting after all!

Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive

If you have picked up this book, you probably want nothing more than to understand why you feel the way you do and how to feel better. You want those depressed thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to just go away, right? Inside you'll read about what depression is, how it can derail you, and effective ways to take care of yourself if you are depressed. Full of useful information, helpful self-reflection quizzes, and easy-to-do exercises, and based firmly on cognitive-behavioral principles, this book will provide you with a concrete plan that could make a huge difference in your health and well-beingÑa difference that lasts.

Des Canadiennes extraordinaires (Vrai nord)  

Dans l’Histoire, les femmes ont façonné la culture, la politique et la population de notre grand pays qu’est le Canada. Les femmes mises en valeur dans cette série ont marqué nos vies au quotidien. Découvre leur histoire et apprends de quelle façon elles ont fait une différence.

Desde las copas de los árboles (From the Tops of the Trees)

A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream big, now translated into Spanish. At Ban Vinai Refugee Camp, Kalia spends her days playing with cousins, chickens, and dogs. When she asks her father if all of the world is a refugee camp, he climbs with her to the top of a tree so she can see the world beyond the fences that confine them. Yang's evocative prose is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations from Rachel Wada in a story that encourages readers of all ages and circumstances to believe in their dreams.