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The United States of America is a complex nation. At various times in its nearly 250-year history, the countryÎs citizens have endured racism, poverty, and gun violence. TheyÎve been split apart and brought together by politics, news media, and ideas about what constitutes a basic human right. In this nonfiction series, early high schoolers will learn the history behind many social studies hot topics, including immigration, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination; how and why we continue to struggle today; and whatÎs being done to improve those challenging aspects of living in America.
Despite being a nation so frequently in the headlines, North Korea remains a mystery to most outsiders. Its leader, Kim Jong Un, rules a society marked by extremes, with some officials living in relative luxury while peasant farmers struggle to avoid starvation. This book examines the details of daily life under an oppressive dictatorship.
While all professional athletes exhibit extraordinary skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their determination and fortitude. From the ski slopes to the tennis court, young readers will be inspired by their favourite athletes' persistence, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitor's climb to the top is outlined, from childhood and early sports endeavors to establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way.
Twenty-first-century minimalism is an increasingly mainstream response to global environmental crises such as climate change, the garbage glut, fast fashion, and other manifestations of the harmful impact of consumerism. Originally founded in the art world in the decades after World War II, minimalism has evolved into an Earth-friendly lifestyle focusing on the three Rs (reducing, recycling, and reusing) and on simplifying individual needs to reduce one's carbon imprint, manage anxiety and depression, and prioritize human interaction over the impulse to acquire for the sake of acquisition.
This series introduces sustainable lifestyles, both at school and at home. The focus is on empowering young people to commit to taking personal actions in a number of key areas of sustainability. Students are encouraged to assess their own actions and put in practice achievable and practical strategies to become more sustainable at school and home, and to become active and ethically responsible citizens.
Fascinating animals are explored in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviours of the featured creature. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.
What's it like to live with health conditions that don't go away? How does it affect daily life? This series explains health matters to kids in an easily accessible, straightforward way, so that they can understand symptoms, treatments, and how to live with these conditions or help a family member or friend who has them.
Sickness is an unavoidable part of life. But how does cancer affect the body? Why do some people develop Alzheimer’s disease? And what can treat AIDS? In Living with Disease, these and other important questions are answered as some of the world’s most prevalent diseases are investigated. From causes and symptoms to treatments and possible cures, each disease is explained using clear, approachable text, with an emphasis on how people can live with it.
Living with Disorders and Disabilities introduces students to several mental health issues that are common in today's world. Readers will explore the underlying causes of these disorders and disabilities, the symptoms that result, and the methods doctors use to diagnose them. The books also present the latest research in effective ways to manage and treat these issues. Each volume includes diagrams to enhance readers' understanding of complex concepts, source notes, and an annotated bibliography to facilitate deeper research.
What's it like to live with health conditions that don't go away? How does it affect daily life? This series explains health matters to kids in an easily accessible, straightforward way, so that they can understand symptoms, treatments, and how to live with these conditions or help a family member or friend who has them.