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Meet people who moved beyond being frustrated by injustice and problems to take action to improve the world. They noticed pollution damaging our Earth, sick or injured people who needed help, and unfairness in schools, and they decided to do something positive to help. The activists featured in this series range from teens to adults and represent diverse backgrounds. Each book includes tips on how to get started as an activist yourself.

Since the dawn of professional sporting leagues, fans and pundits have debated the same question: Who is the GOAT, or the greatest player of all time? Everyone has their favourites, but few can successfully use statistics to back up their claim. Fortunately, this set brings math and sports fandom together, giving readers the tools necessary to understand how much their math class and their favourite sports have in common.

We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. But how does our body know when to switch off, and what happens during those hours? This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the land of nod and out the other side. With clear texts and bright, distinctive illustrations, this is a great introduction to a subject that has fascinated us since ancient times and that, in our age of endless stimulation, has never felt so timely.

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded?and sometimes even replaced?by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife invas

Be inspired to get wildly creative with art. Each title explores a different theme, packed with original, colourful ideas using various media and everyday items. Simple step-by-step instructions and photographs guide readers through the projects.

Mardy and Olaus Murie fell in love in--and with--Alaska. Then set out on an adventure across the Arctic for Olaus's work as a biologist, encountering the beauty and danger of the wilds along the way. They learned from Indigenous communities to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living creatures and understood that the way humans were moving in on wild land was threatening the natural world. So they shifted the focus of their work to conservation, fighting to protect the land and animals--a

Months after catching a common virus, twelve-year-old Ivy still hasn3t recovered. Ivy doesn3t even have the energy to play music. Hoping a change of scenery will help, she3s spending the summer in North Carolina3s Blue Ridge Mountains, where her uncle has converted an old house into a bed and breakfast. The Everly House has a long historyCincluding a stint as a sanatorium, a treatment center for tuberculosis patients, in the 1920s. As Ivy delves into the history of the house, hoping to find out

How does an octopus defend itself from predators? Where do sea turtles lay their eggs? Dive into an underwater world and follow the lives of four captivating sea animals. Clear, easy-to-understand language, amazing facts and incredible photography is sure to satisfy the curiosity of young readers, while colourful spreads and exciting design bring a fresh new approach. A fantastic first introduction, this series will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about th

Who says reference books are boring? These fact-packed, high-octane books are filled with fun trivia and amazing photos along with the facts and stats about all the wildest vehicles in the world. From Ferraris to rescue helicopters, tractors, and semis, each book will keep the mega machine fans turning page after page.

The Philippines, 1904 Sixteen-year-old Luki is the best hunter her village has ever had, but she has to keep it a secret. Hunting is a man3s skill. She3s expected to marry and raise a family instead. Chafing against these restrictions, she impulsively accepts an offer from the local American authorities: they3re looking for volunteers to travel to the United States for the World3s Fair, where Indigenous peoples from around the world will be represented. Luki and others make the long journey to S