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Special Forces Careers

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125828

It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers.

Navy Careers

Cynthia O‘Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125804

From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required so you can see whether you could be a navy diver, a mass communication specialist, a craft crewman - or even a musician!

Elie Wiesel: The Perils of Indifference

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125873

Elie Wiesel lost most of his family to the Nazi death camps of World War II. As a Holocaust survivor, he dedicated his life to ending injustice, suffering, and indifference. In this 1999 speech given at the White House, Wiesel makes the case for gratitude, passion, and "making a difference" in the world. His speech links being indifferent, or being a bystander to hate, to destroying humanity. Indifference harms all, because "in denying (people) their humanity we betray our own."

Careers in Undercover Operations

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125798

From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations. Special attention is given to the skills and education required to do these specialized, often secretive, jobs. Real life stories in this book about the diverse careers in special operations will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you.

Air Force Careers

Cynthia O‘Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125774

Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you. Learn about the many careers the air force offers and the skills needed to make you the candidate with the right stuff.

Army Careers

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125781

Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful "foot soldier." Profiles and real life stories of people who work in different positions in the army will help you picture whether one of these is the job for you.

Housing and Homelessness

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427150950

It is estimated about 150 million people around the world are homeless. What homelessness means, why people become homeless, and how governments and organizations work to end homelessness are some of the topics addressed in this detailed examination of a complex problem.

Go Quiz Yourself Around the World

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128836

Read about the things in our incredible world--landmarks, habitats and wildlife from the seven continents, dry deserts, huge oceans, mighty mountains, and much more. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: Which country is made up of over 6,000 islands? How many languages are spoken on Earth? What is the deadliest large land animal?

Equality and Diversity

Charlie Ogden (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118967

Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.

Focus on Pakistan

Ellen Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806962

Pakistan is a country of stunning and diverse landscapes that include mountains, deserts, lush forests, plateaus, and raging rivers. Read all about the country's land and resources, the importance of the Indus River, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Pakistan. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Ghana

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806955

Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Chile

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806948

Chile is a long narrow strip of land running half the length of South America and bordered on either side by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Read all about the country's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Chile. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Focus on Australia

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039806979

Australia's varied landscapes--from deserts and forests to the stunning Great Barrier Reef--are as diverse as its unique wildlife. Read all about the country's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Stupid Criminals

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634729819

Take a look at the world's stupidest criminals--from the banana gunman to the market bandits. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Pet Food Tester

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634711951

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful, Pet Food Tester is high interest combined with a low level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about pet food testers. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Odd Jobs

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109575

Odd Jobs checks out the kookiest jobs in the world--jobs too strange to be made up! The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and colorful photographs help with comprehension. Fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest are conveyed in considerate text for older readers, allowing for successful mastery of content. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.

Food Stylist

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634711944

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful, Food Stylist is high interest combined with a low level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about food stylists. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Bounty Hunter

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634711937

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful, Bounty Hunter is high interest combined with a low level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about bounty hunters. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Big Animal Trainer

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634711920

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful, Big Animal Trainer is high interest combined with a low level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and enjoyment of reading about big animal trainers. Clear, full-color photographs with captions provide additional accessible information. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Mongol Empire

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172616

Would you have survived in the Mongol Empire? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Ancient Rome

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172609

Would you have survived in Ancient Rome? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Ancient Egypt

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172593

Would you have survived in Ancient Egypt? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

American Colonies

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172647

Would you have survived in the American Colonies? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Alcatraz

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172630

Would you have survived in Alcatraz? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities

Deserted Island Hacks

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149236

Could you survive on a deserted island? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, you're sure to be able to weather the elements! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works.