When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last northern white rhino, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Renewable energy is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the importance and growth of renewable energy. Large-scale and personal solutions to fossil fuels are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Pollution is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of pollution. Large-scale and personal solutions to pollution are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Natural disasters are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Invasive species are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of invasive species. Large-scale and personal solutions to controlling and eliminating invasive species are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agriculture issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores how to be an ally and advocate, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last heath hen, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible wildlife. Includes table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and information about other animals on the brink of extinction.
Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to grow their social awareness. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills.
Readers will learn about the eleventh and twelfth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to commit to creating sustainable communities and consumption by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.
Readers will learn about the tenth UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to reducing inequalities by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.
Readers will learn about the sixteenth and seventeenth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to promote peace and strengthen implementation of the UN's mission by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.
Readers will learn about the eighth and ninth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to promote economic growth and sustainable industry by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.
Readers will learn about the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth UN Sustainable Development Goals and what it takes to commit to combating climate change and conserving our oceans and land by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.
Readers will learn about the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores disability pride, self-advocacy, and person-first language. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores disability in the media and how people with disabilities are represented. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores relationships with friends, family, and mobility devices, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE.
Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to communicate with others. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask Questions, and Create.
Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In Civilization Was Reset, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Includes educational sidebars and activity, table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index.
The events surrounding the creation of the U.S. Constitution did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a serving girl at a Pennsylvania boardinghouse, a law clerk in the state of Virginia, and an apprentice printer as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The events surrounding the 2014 polar vortex did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a college student, a New Yorker, and a coal miner as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The events surrounding September 11 did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a New York Muslim student, a NYFD firefighter, and a Midwestern student as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.