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Take a peek behind the scenes at some of the places we visit every day. What happens once you pass mail behind the desk at the post office, who keeps the shelves stocked at the grocery store, and how is your favourite new film projected onto the big screen at the movie theater? Carefully leveled text paired with friendly images explore the places and helpers that keep the community running.s
The technology we use each day runs on code, which is a collection of instructions that tells a computer what to do. People called coders write these commands. This series introduces readers to six popular tech careers that involve coding. Readers will learn how coding skills are used to create websites, software, mobile apps, and video games. TheyÎll also learn how coders protect digital information from hackers and connect people across networks. Fact boxes highlight interesting information and Side Bars expand on topics discussed in the text.
Engaging in our communities helps make our country stronger. How can we get involved? Each book in Being an Active Citizen outlines a specific duty we have as American citizens and ways in which we can participate. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.
Frustrated. Fearful. Angry. Weary. These are some of the words African Americans have used to describe their feelings about being Black in America in 2020. Coupled with a pandemic that has disproportionately affected people of colour, police killings of Black men and women have heaped outrage on top of hurt. The Being Black in America series explores the events, the emotions, and the experiences that have forced a collective reckoning on race and racial injustice. Personal accounts and thoughtful narrative add context and depth to these volumes.
Do you like being you? Do you have confidence in yourself? Do you believe that there are kids who can like you for who you are and want to hang out with you? If you answered NO to any of these questions, how about turning those NOs into know-how? Being Me is loaded with tips and advice for taking on everyday challenges and for building up your confidence and self-esteem. Come on! Take a peek inside and find lots of ways to explore your strengths and feel more confident in school, with your friendsTwith everything!
This book provides practical advice for teens on how to support a friend going through a difficult time with their mental health. It provides young people information on how to be there for someone in need, emphasizing the importance of empathy, listening, and offering the right kind of support during challenging moments.
The term woke is used either positively or negatively, depending on a person's political views. But what does "being woke" really mean? This book explores the origins of the term woke, discusses what the word means to both liberals and conservatives, and how the concept of wokeness affects US society today.
Children will be drawn to the delightful characters in these fun, colourful illustrated stories. Designed for pre-readers and emergent readers, this character education series focuses on the importance of being kind, not hurting people's feelings, and making amends when you have been wrong. The stories promote cooperation, empathy, and friendship. Simple, short sentences set the scene and speech bubbles are used for dialog.
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Meteorologist Belinda Jensen introduces kids to key weather phenomena in these fun picture books. Each book stars Bel, a smart, spunky seven-year-old with a passion for the weather, her cousin Dylan, and her dog Stormy.