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At the beginning of the twentieth century, Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and others began to defy these laws and advocate for the legalization of birth control and for better women's reproductive healthcare. By 1960 doctors had developed the Pill, but it wasn't until 1972 that all US citizens had legal access to birth control. And in the landmark decision Roe v Wade (1973), the US Supreme Court ruled that women had a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change colour, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly levelled text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.
Kids know that reptiles rock, so help them build their reading skills while learning about the animals they love. Take a peek into the lives of these cold-blooded creatures as they hunt for food and defend themselves against predators. Carefully levelled text in a narrative format allows emerging readers to enjoy a good story while practicing reading nonfiction.
From fierce Komodo dragons to sneaky chameleons, nature is full of incredible reptiles. This exciting series showcases eight of these cold-blooded creatures, describing their diets, habitats, and what their lives are like in the wild. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colourful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.
In this queer, female-led YA cyberpunk adventure, heiress-turned-smuggler Asa and gunslinger Riven are forced to vie for leadership of an underworld faction after a mysterious hacker turns the city against them; meanwhile, a captured crew member must ally with an old enemy to find his way home.
The Rescue Operations series provides readers with an on-the-job look at what it is like to be a rescue worker.
Sirens blare. Helicopter blades whir. A boat engine revs. When an emergency arises, special vehicles are called to the scene. These machines are spotlighted in the Rescue Vehicles series, which captures all the important and intense action involved when people need help. Straightforward text and colourful photos convey the physical features of each vehicle, as well as the ways in which the personnel who operate the vehicle use the equipment at hand to help people in crisis. A concluding section relates a brief history of the vehicle.
When disasters strike, people aren't the only ones in danger. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, and more also threaten the lives of animals. In this graphic narrative nonfiction series, readers meet heroes who risk their lives to save animals--from cats and dogs to pelicans and pigs! As readers relive the dramatic events surrounding famous disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, they will witness the courageous rescue attempts that saved the lives of thousands of innocent pets and wild animals. Backmatter includes information about other devastating disasters and daring missions to save animals.
This series provides readers with an on-the-job look at what it's like to be a rescue worker. With an emphasis on the training rescue workers go through and the equipment they use, this series is sure to get kids excited about rescues.
This series presents the tools that readers need to find, organize, and share information clearly and effectively. Each chapter includes activities designed to help readers explore various kinds of information sources. Critical thinking is encouraged as readers research, collaborate with fellow students, and present their findings in new and interesting ways.