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Remarkable Canadians features some of the country?s best-known athletes, artists, humanitarians, and scientists. Focusing on the life and times of each notable Canadian, this biography series provides an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define these great Canadians. Informative first-hand accounts and stunning visuals engage students in compelling and timeless tales.
There he met Tomah Joseph, a Passamaquoddy elder and former chief who made his living as a guide, birchbark canoe builder, and basket maker. The beautifully decorated birchbark canoe that Tomah Joseph made for Franklin remains at Campobello, a tangible reminder of this special friendship. Builds appreciation for history and Native American culture. Includes additional biographical material about Tomah Joseph and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
The Holocaust remains the darkest of times in the 20th Century. This series strives to educate readers about the systemic persecution and elimination of the Jewish people and millions of others by the Nazi regime. Learn about the events, and what has been done in their aftermath to elevate human rights on the world stage.
During the pandemic remote work soared, forcing companies and employees to rethink the entire concept of work: where it can be done, how it can be done, when it can be done, and by whom it can be done. Remote work has proven to be popular and productive, but it can also be lonely and harmful to mental health. Yet dramatic changes brought about by remote work are expected to continue, profoundly impacting careers, families, and communities for decades to come.
Does a research assignment fill your students’ hearts with dread? Now doing research can be sensible, worry-free, and even fun, with the help of Research for Writing! This series instructs young scholars in all the basics of conducting research, from determining which sources to use to setting up experiments and interviews, and from locating items in a library to exploring the Internet wisely. Lighthearted illustrations engage the eye as readers learn how to access the information at their finge
Imagine setting up a science lab in the middle of a rainforest, underneath the ocean or another extreme environment...In these mobile labs scientists can work in perfect conditions that lead to ground-breaking science discoveries––discoveries that will save our environment and further our knowledge of the world around us.
Her mother's third marriage is only hours old when all hope for Clare's fifteenth summer fades. Before she knows it, Clare is whisked away to some ancient cottage on a tiny marsh island on Cape Cod to spend the summer with her father--a man she hasn't seen since she was three. As Clare's father begins to reveal more about himself and his own struggle, Clare's summer becomes less of an exile and more of a return.
Have you ever eaten rice? Do you eat it every day? Do you know where it comes from? What we eat are grains of rice, called "Gu" in China. The husks of the grains are polished off, and the polished grains are called "Mi." Once those grains are cooked, they're called "Fan." A farmer has to raise all of the rice that we eat. Readers visit a farm and learn more about a hard-working rice farmer?s life.
From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the worldÑbut is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover how robot technology is revolutionizing our world and get behind the rise of the machines too when they discover how they are making our world a better place in this high-interest, high-tech series.
The future is now. The next generation of amazing athletes is already taking over, and these young stars are gearing up to take their sports to new heights. Learn about these dynamic young players in Rising Stars. With engaging text, fact boxes, and action photographs, these books will prepare you to cheer on the biggest sports stars for years to come.