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Hatari! Danger!

Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve is full of breathtaking animals-and danger. The authors share stories about the animals, the Maasai people, and the encounters that leave safari guide Jackson thinking ""Hatari! Danger!"" and wondering if each encounter will be his last.

Hate Crimes

Crimes committed against people because of their race, ethnicity, or religion have become common in the United States and other countries-in 2016, the FBI said more than six thousand such crimes were committed in America. Hate crimes can range from small acts of vandalism to horrific mass shootings, such as the 2015 murders of nine African Americans attending church services in Charleston, South Carolina. Although many laws have been written to prevent hate crimes, experts agree such offenses wi

Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter

Black lives matter. That message would be self-evident in a just world, but in this world and this America, all children need to hear it again and again, and not just to hear it but to feel and know it. This book affirms the message repeatedly, tenderly, with cumulative power and shared pride. Celebrating Black accomplishments in music, art, literature, journalism, politics, law, science, medicine, entertainment and sports, Shani King summons a magnificent historical and contemporary context for

Hazel Ridge Farm Stories, The

While pulling weeds and planting seeds with her dad on Hazel Ridge Farm's prairie, Heather discovers a wood duckling alone in the grass. Worried for the duckling's safety, Heather asks her dad if she can care for him. Aptly named Mr. Peet for his chirping sound, the ducking accompanies Heather as she feeds the chickens, rabbits, and horses. They spend the summer swimming together in the pond, and Mr. Peet eventually masters how to fly. Heather becomes concerned when she hasn't seen Mr. Peet in

Health Care Careers in 2 Years

The emphasis in these timely volumes is on jobs that do not require advanced medical degrees from prestigious and expensive universities. The career fields covered include nutrition, veterinary sciences, medical technology, physical therapy, and dentistry, among others. Readers will become more confident as they learn that the first step into these career paths with rewarding pay is often certification and associate's degree programs. These practical, hands-on career guides fully support the car

Healthy Lifestyles

Healthy Living Library

This series examines some of the most prevalent health concerns for teens and young adults. Medical experts provide a comprehensive and sensitive overview of topics using timely and reliable information from leading health organizations.

Healthy Oceans: Why They Matter

Healthy oceans are critical to life on earth. This book discusses why the oceans are so important, and how their health is threatened by climate change, pollution, and overuse. It also explores some of things that can be done to improve ocean health.

Helping Yourself, Helping Others

Young people must grapple with life-altering and even life-threatening issues in their everyday lives more than ever before. This essential series contextualizes topics such as eating disorders, school shootings, cyberbullying, and more, helping readers to understand the underlying issues that lead to violence, harassment, and self-harm. The series focuses on proactive approaches to prevention and recovery, and each book provides essential information about where to turn, including phone numbers

Here Goes Nothing

Eighteen-year-old Beatrice has never been a fan of her neighbor Bennie, but when Beatrice's beloved younger sister starts dating one of Bennie's closest friends, Beatrice is drawn into their social circle. As Beatrice wrestles with increasingly confusing feelings for Bennie, her usually close relationship with her sister is fraying, her grief over their motherÎs death is simmering in the background, and sheÎs overwhelmed by looming senior-year decisions about what she wants to do with her life.