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Rebecca, Noah, Max and Theo discover a passageway into another world in the abandoned house of Grandpa Gabe, Rebecca's grandfather. When Rebecca and Max are trapped on the other side of the passageway, Noah and Theo rush to their aid. In ElseWhere they meet monsters - wicked spies called Shadows, - and strangers who become friends. They use their wits, brawn, and light to fight off the Shadows - and to protect our own world.
This dynamic series introduces young readers to variety of rescue vehicles, such as fire engines, planes, and boats. Clear, easy-to-read text is accompanied by large, vivid photography that will capture the interest of beginning readers. Each volume explains and diagrams how each vehicle is equipped to work in different locations and includes a reading quiz.
Emergency! 911! Help is on the way! Jump into the action, and explore the emergency vehicles that bring help fast. Early/fluent readers will race through infographics, action-packed photography, and expertly levelled text in a nonfiction beginning reader format to learn all about their favourite transportation topics.
Pulled from world headlines--historical and current, including the recent earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan--this series explains disasters that have happened and the damage wrought on the people, communities, animals, and environment. Eyewitness accounts, facts, and case studies frame the discussion of how the disasters happened, and what has been done over time to prevent catastrophic damage in the future.
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions. Firearm-related deaths have surged to the highest level in fifty years. Childhood trauma is now considered to be every bit as urgent as a natural disaster or outbreak of deadly disease. These are just three of the issues examined in the Emerging Issues in Public Health series. All books explore recent events and new ideas in an effort to explain what's taking place, why it matters, and what efforts are being made to address these and other public health issues.
Emerging nations have been at the fore of the world’s consciousness throughout the first years of the new millennium. This high-end geography series explores some of the fastest-developing countries in the world and how they are dealing with challenges of the 21st century. Topics examined include populations, economies, cultures, the environment, and each emerging nation’s outlook for the future. Each title also includes features on one of that country’s major cities.
Emerging Tech takes a look at the world's most exciting tech breakthroughs of today. The series explores the newest contributions in diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, medicine, technology, and transportation. Students discover how acting on creative ideas can lead to new solutions to old problems.
Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies--from bright ideas to cool new products. The Emerging Tech Careers series inspires readers in grades 4-8 to consider a high-tech future career. Each title in the series introduces six exciting careers and features side bar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper!
Through a hand-me-down traditional Mayan skirt, Emilia takes flight and sees her neighbourhood in a new way, embracing her Guatemalan culture and letting her personality shine through her shyness. Emilia would rather play with her kite alone than go to birthday parties, pick up beans for her mom's frijoles dinner, or wear her mom's old corte into town where everyone can see her. With a gust of wind, Emilia's corte takes flight, and she sees what it's like to miss out on celebrating with friends, dancing to the marimba at the park, and being brave enough to ask for her favourite cookie, champurradas.
What if a big rhinoceros charges out through my closet door and pulls all my covers off and I get cold and catch pneumonia? What if I wake up tomorrow and I am a princess far, far away from home, all by myself? Emily Grace faces her fears and calms herself . . . and eventually thinks, ""What if I close my eyes now and go to sleep?"" Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information and strategies for coping with bedtime struggles.