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Millions of Americans have marched and protested to fight inequality and to bring about social change. These large gatherings, filled with powerful and courageous voices, have shined a light on important issues and resulted in new laws. This book covers some of the most famous marches in U.S. history--and encourages readers to stand up for the things they believe in.

Marco Polo joins his father and his uncle—travellers and merchants—on a perilous, transformative journey to the Mongol empire of Kublai Khan. 'Marco Polo: Dangers and Visions' meets Marco Polo as an adult prisoner of war and then traces his coming of age story along the Silk Road.

Cousins Maria and Mateo are two curious second graders who love experiencing new things, and their schoolÎs field trips are the perfect opportunities to do just that. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn more about themselves and the world around them through field trips to a zoo, a natural history museum, an orchestra, and a flower farm.

Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun©it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through lifeÎs plot twists to shine both onstage and off.

Discoverer of two chemical elements. Winner of two Nobel Prizes. Provider of X-ray examinations for millions of World War I wounded. Despite her fame, the legacy of Polish-born scientist Marie Curie is often linked more to her husband's work than afforded its own due. Author IrAne Cohen-Janca gives voice to Marie as illustrator Claudia Palmarucci imbues the images with an almost chemical irradiation in this American adaptation of an Italian publication that was honored with the BolognaRagazzi Award for Nonfiction in 2020.

In her intensely researched, inventively drawn exploration of Marie Curie's life, artist Alice Milani follows the celebrated Polish scientist from Curie's time as a struggling governess to her years in France making breakthrough discoveries.

February 21, 1965. Controversial civil rights leader Malcolm X is gunned down during a speech in Manhattan. The news devastated Malcolm’s followers. But other people reacted with relief. Malcolm X had always been a lightning rod. Some had felt he did the civil rights movement more harm than good. Still others—including leaders of the Nation of Islam—reacted with joy. Three men were found guilty of the murder. But rumours of conspiracy and cover-up still swirl. Who gave the order for Malcolm X's murder? Why did two of the convicted killers insist upon their innocence—even after being released from prison in the 1980s? In this chronicle of an assassination, find out the answers to these questions and learn more about the impact of Malcolm X's life, and his death, on civil rights in the United States.

What makes an animal a marsupial? Its pouch! Learn what these unique animals eat, where they live, how they act, how they raise their joeys, and more in Marsupials. A diagram supplements the content, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Bright, colour photographs and photo labels complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Each title includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, side bars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

From judo to wrestling and more, readers will enjoy learning about different martial arts forms, what to expect in lessons, and how to compete. Discover the techniques, strategies, and skills that make each martial art unique and exciting.