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Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
All aboard! Anchors up! The passengers are waiting, and there's a busy day ahead. Trains and boats and planes, which one would you ride?
This groundbreaking, all-inclusive, uncensored, must-have guide is for teens who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, gender fluid, or are questioning their gender identity or how they express themselves, and for their cis-allies and advocates. Gender is hard. Really hard, because it is made up; it's a way that humans have developed over the millennia to simplify how we see and interact with our complex and messy world and to classify and categorize all the people in it. The concept of gender has changed over time and not everyone agrees on the ways gender works or how to define it. But individuals alone are the ones who gets to determine for themselves what gender means and how to live it.
Meet Katie, Hayden, Dean, Brooke, David, Julia, and Natasha. Each of these transgender individuals tell how they came to understand, accept, and express their gender identities, as well as the sorrows and successes they experienced.
Trash Mountain is a charming, yet powerful story that follows a young squirrel who finds himself alone in the world when his parents are suddenly killed. Jane Yolen has crafted a compelling array of characters, including young Nutley, wise Larie, and loyal Naw. The age-old battle between the grey squirrels and the reds is captivating and young readers will also detect subtle themes concerning species diversity and evolution.
Globally, humans produce 1.3 billion tons of garbage every year; the amount will triple by the year 2100. The United States, China, Brazil, Japan, and Germany are the leading trash generators. Nuclear waste is produced around the world through mining, nuclear-driven energy, and weapons production. Waste-related pollution runs into rivers and seeps into ground water. Flooding is caused by garbage clogging drains, and the atmosphere can be poisoned by the toxic discharge from trash. When waste is not collected, the frequency of illness such as diarrhea doubles and acute respiratory infection — linked to the burning of waste—is six times higher. This book looks at creation and disposal of trash and nuclear waste; the challenges ahead; and global and individual initiatives to reduce, reuse, recycle--and in some communities, such as Minneapolis, Seattle, and San Francisco, to create zero waste.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range from concussions to penetrating head injuries to life-threatening brain swelling and coma. And they have countless causes: war, sports, car and motorcycle accidents, falls, and physical violence. The aftereffects can be devastating, including compromised memory and concentration, loss of hearing, physical disabilities, depression, brain disorders, and, in the worst-case scenario, death. Find out about the different types of TBIs, what causes them, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Les gens se rendent au travail à tous les jours partout au Canada. Que vous viviez dans une petite ou une grande ville, sur la ferme ou en banlieue, plusieurs types d'emplois sont disponibles. Les livres de la série Les communautés canadiennes vous en apprendront plus sur les gens qui vivent et travaillent dans des différentes régions du Canada, ainsi que sur les types d'emplois que vous pouvez y trouver. People go to work every day throughout Canada. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, on a farm or in the suburbs, there are all kinds of jobs you can do. Working in Canadian Communities will tell you more about the people who live and work in different parts of Canada and the types of jobs you can find there.
Travel America's Landmarks examines the history and importance of a variety of American landmarks. Filled with engaging and fun facts about the landmarks as well as details about the visitor experience, this series will intrigue and appeal to armchair travelers.
The world is full of incredible places. People can spot lions on a safari. They can visit the ruins of an ancient civilization or learn about human history at a historic battlefield. Mountains and jungles leave visitors with a sense of awe. Some people enjoy sharing outdoor adventures with friends and family. Others enjoy cheering on their favourite team in a state-of-the-art sports stadium. Travel Bucket Lists introduces readers to some of the most amazing locations around the world, revealing why each place is special and why some people put these sites at the top of the list of travel destinations.