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Speak Up! Confronting Discrimination in Your Daily Life

Contemporary headlines share an alarming trend: hate crimes against specific minority groups are on the rise. In today's polarized political and cultural environment, it's essential for young people to be aware of what discrimination in their day-to-day life looks like and to feel empowered to speak out against it. Geared toward practical action, this series acts as a guide to teach readers how to speak up. Each book addresses a different form of discrimination, presenting readers with an overview of the problem, ways they may encounter it in their life, and advice on how to report or confront it safely.

Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future

What makes a good speech? Better yet, what makes an effective speech? And how can an effective speech help in the fight against climate change? Climate change is a pressing issue, and the ability to successfully communicate about it is crucial in working against it. Social anthropologist and professional speechwriter Rune Kier Nielsen breaks down nine common flaws of climate rhetoric and how to fix them in this thorough, engaging guide to speechwriting toward climate justice.

Special Days

Spectacular Lives of Sharks, The

Get ready to explore the underwater world of sharks! Discover the truth about these marvellous, mysterious and misunderstood creatures. Learn about different types of sharks, from the giant whale shark to the tiniest dwarf lantern shark.

Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters, A: Concrete Poems

What might you see if you swam in the sea? Dive on in to encounter everything from dolphins and octopuses to sea turtles and squirrel fish. This clever book features concrete poems about a spectacular selection of sea critters. Ocean observers and animal aficionados are sure to find these selections sensational!

Spectacular Sports

Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer’s World Cup goals and baseball’s World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport’s superstars and record holders—and revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.

Speed Racers

Get your readers revved up and ready for speed. These high interest books contain action-packed stories of the hottest racing vehicles and races for kids. They will learn about the history of racing, racing rules and tips, safety precautions, and crash tales. Filled with striking photographs and racing details, each book will engage even the most reluctant readers to learn more about their favourite racing vehicles. With the rapid rise in the popularity of racing, these books are sure to be in demand.

Speed Zone (Pogo Books)

Just how fast are the fastest vehicles on Earth and in outer space? How do their engines and body designs affect their speeds? Learn about the technology, mechanics, and physics behind the fastest vehicles on Earth in this exciting, high-interest STEM series. Readers can practice reading informational text while vibrant, colour photographs draw them in.

Spending Spree: The History of American Shopping

Love it or hate it, everybody shops. Shopping is an integral part of American life, but it hasn't always been so. From small, country general stores to the first shopping emporiums in New York, shopping grew and spread until now, in the twenty-first century, we stroll through malls that are larger than real-life main streets. Spending Spree traces the lively history of shopping in the United States, from the where—the shops, department stores, discount barns, malls, and computer keyboards—to the whys of consumer behaviour. With primary-source research brought to life with vintage photos, ads, catalog imagery and more, this book will appeal to mall-roaming teens.

Spice Kapita: That Dancin' Guy

Finally a book for boys who love to dance. Follow Spice Kapita.That dancin' guy as he pursues his dream of becoming a “dance someone.” A magical dance step machine transports Spice around the bold and colourful world of dance. Librarians and educators are excited about the many teaching opportunities in Spice Kapita including: multicultural experiences, goal setting, boy as hero artist, musically rhyming text and just plain growing up pains.