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2) It's Trevor Noah : born a crime: stories from a South African childhood : adapted for young readers
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
The comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Young Readers' Edition
Physical Desc
285 pages : 21 cm. Glossary and additional resources
Language
English
Description
"From the author of the New York Times bestselling book ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY comes the young readers' edition that teaches readers how to explore and understand racism and white supremacy and how young readers can do their part to help change the world"--
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A narrative nonfiction account of the worldwide water crisis, explaining what's happening to the world's water supply, from industrial pollution to harmful algal blooms, and what kids can do about it"--
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
PROTECTING THE EARTH S ANIMALS 8 titles64 pages each from whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help.Each title in PROTECTING...
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
103 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From beaks and flying styles to nests and dances, readers of this vibrant book will learn about the basic characteristics and fascinating variations of different bird species. They will become familiar with how different birds are born and develop, how birds migrate in different parts of the world, and how birds develop different strategies for defense against predators. In addition to the scientifically accurate and informative text, captivating...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in woodworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of woodworking, woodworking tools and techniques, woodworking career paths, and highlights of successful woodworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice woodworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned"--OCLC.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in electronics. Included are the history and cultural significance of circuits, electronics tools and techniques, career paths in electronics, and highlights of successful engineers and inventors. Step-by-step projects help readers practice using circuits, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in metalworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of metalworking, metalworking tools and techniques, metalworking career paths, and highlights of successful metalworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice metalworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in textile arts. Included are the history and cultural significance of textiles, textile tools and techniques, career paths in textiles, and highlights of successful textile artists. Step-by-step projects help readers practice textile skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned"--OCLC.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
164 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Having a good memory isn't just important in school or at work. It's essential to success in all areas of life. In this easy-to-follow title, readers will encounter straightforward techniques and shortcuts to help enhance the power of their memory. From memorizing a speech to remembering peoples' names and faces, this text is an invaluable resource on how to train the brain for peak performance. Included are simple techniques readers can use to improve...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in graphic arts. Included are the history and cultural significance of graphic art, graphic arts tools and techniques, graphic arts career paths, and highlights of successful graphic artists. Step-by-step projects help readers practice graphic arts skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned.
15) Climate change
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
48 pages : 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ninety-seven percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree that human behavior is changing the climate of our planet. What are the effects of this change, and what should humanity's next move be? This book breaks down the complexity of this highly relevant topic into an accessible language level while providing content interesting and relevant to high school aged readers. It covers different perspectives of the effects of climate change...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Young readers' edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 11
Physical Desc
280 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
An authorized portrait of one of Silicon Valley's most dynamic entrepreneurs evaluates his role in the successes of such innovations as Tesla and Space X while evaluating America's technological competitiveness.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers of Cool Careers In Science will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties and will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world"--
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction manuscript for young readers about a group of Allied spies and codebreakers that cracked the Nazis's infamous cypher, allowing them to read secret military messages and turn the tide of World War II. During WWII, as the Germans waged war, every Nazi plan, every attack, was sent over radio. But to the Allies listening in, the messages sounded like gibberish. The communications were encoded with a powerful cypher-unless you could unlock...
19) Fake news
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As news media has moved past established old-time sources and into new forms-and as the cry of "fake news" is used for both false sources and real news that people dislike-it becomes more and more difficult to know what to trust. In this informative book, readers will learn what clues and signs to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news media. Useful tips will help them figure out when to look deeper on social media, and intriguing...
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
222 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Asking questions is an integral part of learning and engaging with the world. Complex questions require answers from experts, and this book is packed with fascinating, trusted information about topics ranging from outer space to the human body. Organized by topic in a question-and-answer format, the book is sure to capture readers' imaginations while providing background knowledge about how our universe works.