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Effrayant mais intéressant (Les jeunes plantes)  

Les animaux présentés dans la série Effrayant mais intéressant se sont adaptés pour survivre. Certaines de ces adaptations rendent leur apparence ou leur comportement très étrange. Des photos en gros plan donnent vie aux faits et détails présentés dans ces livres. Une table des matières, un index, un glossaire et des questions de compréhension à la fin du livre renforcent ce que les lecteurs apprennent. Un guide de l’enseignant à télécharger est disponible.

Egyptian Mythology (Kids Core)

Egyptian mythology is full of fascinating characters and stories, from gods and goddesses to ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Each mythological story is tied to ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Egyptian Mythology provides readers with an exciting lens through which they can learn about and enjoy history.

Eighteen Vats of Water

As long as he can remember, Xian has wanted to be a great calligrapher, like his father. When he turns six, he's finally old enough to start studying. Calligraphy is more than writing-it's painting-and Xian learns how much work and creativity go into what look like effortless strokes. Based on stories still told about Xian and his father, famous calligraphers of the 4th century, Eighteen Vats of Water is about determination, creativity, and learning how to see, as well as the importance of family traditions.

Either the Beginning or the End of the World

For sixteen years, it's been just Sofie and her rugged fisherman father. Sofie keeps the books for her dad's business, works in their coastal New Hampshire town, runs cross country, and daydreams with her friend Rosa. When her father decides to take his boat south to find a better winter catch, he asks Sofie's estranged mother and grandmother to stay with her. Sofie is furious, bitter at her mother's desertion when she was young. Now she's forced to face her Cambodian roots through her grandmother's stories of the war-torn countryside, the ruthless Khmer Rouge, and the hardships of immigrant life?as well as heartbreaking acts of human devotion.

Either Way

From day one I knew there was something different about me. Cael sets out to find out who he isÑsomething he wants to know more than anything. With the help of a trusted teacher, a new friend, and his favorite book, he discovers what he knew all along. Inside you'll find three stories braided into one: a coming-of-age coming out story, a lesson on civil rights and marriage equality, and historical fiction about a gay man in the military. And you'll read about how Cael comes out as gay, comfortable with who he is and confident that it's okay.

El estudio del artista (Artist's Studi)

Where do painters work? What tools do sculptors use? You can answer these questions and more with this engaging series. Vibrant photographs and carefully levelled text introduce emergent readers to visual and performing artists working in a variety of fields. The narrative nonfiction format engages readers in the process of creating art and encourages them to try it themselves. Includes a picture glossary and index.

Election Manipulation: Is America's Voting System Secure?

Law enforcement and intelligence experts warn that Russia and other foreign countries are likely to try to interfere in America's presidential election in 2020. Federal and state officials must guard against computer hacks, disinformation and fake news on social media, and attempts to disrupt the voting system. This book examines how America's voting system can be made more secure.

Electric Vehicles: How Green Are They?

Electric vehicles are being promoted worldwide as an environmentally-friendly way to reduce fossil fuel use and fight climate change. However, electric vehicles are not a perfect solution. They can release pollution and emissions into the environment, depending on how they are manufactured and charged.

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