Lightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn’t seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and townspeople start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? What about the porcupines and squirrels, the salamanders and snakes? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racing towards the town. She hopes that the preparations and the firefighters' experience will be enough to save her home. But what about all the animals she loves? This is the fifth title in the Cricket McKay series, following Cougar Frenzy, Bats in Trouble, Ospreys in Danger and Salamander Rescue.
Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. Fashion Forward: Striving for Sustainable Style goes behind the glitz and glamour to explore the social and environmental issues within the fashion industry. It looks at the history of fashion, from why humans started wearing clothes to the birth of consumerism to the explosion of fast fashion and fashion’s footprint. The book introduces readers to the innovative people, companies and organizations that are taking positive action on fashion. Kids will discover how to make ethical choices and become fashion heroes for the future. There are easy ways we can help transform the fashion industry and still look stylish at the same time!
A moving graphic novel, AWOL explores the realities of PTSD from a kid's perspective. The book includes an author's note and kid-friendly mental health resources. As a military child, eleven-year-old Leah moves...a lot. But this summer she will be the one left behind when her best friend’s family is reassigned. To make matters worse, her mother will be away for training, leaving Leah at home with her father, who has just returned from deployment. When a new girl moves into her neighborhood, Leah must navigate the ups and downs of making a new friend while avoiding her father’s unpredictable mood swings.
Nikki blames her brother, Derek, for their parents' death in a house fire, but when Derek gets involved with a gang, Nikki knows she is the only one who can save him. Enlisting the help of a girl named Rain, who uses her athletic abilities to carry out acts of petty thievery, Nikki uses all her gymnastic and free-running skills to stay ahead of the gang and keep her brother from being killed.
Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by Survivors and their families. Guided by acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why purple loosestrife is considered an invasive species, how this plant has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about purple loosestrife and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about purple loosestrife using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Purple Loosestrife also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Norway maple trees are considered invasive species, how they have become established in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Norway maples and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Norway maples using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Norway Maple also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why kudzu is considered an invasive species, how this vine has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about kudzu and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about kudzu using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Kudzu also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Japanese honeysuckle is considered an invasive species, how this vine has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Japanese honeysuckle and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Japanese honeysuckle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Japanese Honeysuckle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why famine weed is considered an invasive species, how this herb has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about famine weed and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about famine weed using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Famine Weed also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why English ivy is considered an invasive species, how it has established itself in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about English ivy and how scientists work to control the spread. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about English ivy using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. English Ivy also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
How do we talk about religion? This book breaks down the topic of religion for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about racism? This book breaks down the topic of racism for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about mental health? This book breaks down the topic of mental health for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about the different ways that families can look? This book breaks down the topic of family for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about disability? This book breaks down the topic of disability for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about death? This book breaks down the topic of death for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about body image? This book breaks down the topic of body image for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
Smart architecture includes buildings that use advanced technology. This book showcases cutting-edge smart buildings--from apartments and houses to offices and factories--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars.
Green architecture includes structures that use sustainable materials and energy sources. This book showcases fascinating green buildings--from houses and arenas to offices and museums--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars.
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. Industrialization is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the history, importance, and environmental impacts of industrialization. Large-scale and personal solutions to industrialization 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.
The events surrounding the Underground Railroad did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a slave, a slave owner, and a conductor on the railroad 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. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timelines.
From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Ethical Hacker 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 Ethic Hackers. 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.
Everyone knows her story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Marie Curie? History has never been so juicy! 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 wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Everyone knows her story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Anne Boleyn? History has never been so juicy! 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 wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
