When Cassie comes to Vancouver from Australia for an intensive summer program at a prestigious ballet school, she finds it hard to fit in. A clique of girls who have been at the school a long time don't want the newcomers to get any attention. At first Cassie tries to go along to get along, but when she realizes that some of the visiting summer students are being bullied and threatened, and that she herself is being sabotaged, she finally speaks out - and finds out how far some girls will go to succeed.
Moving between science and culture, After Life: Ways We Think About Death takes a straightforward look at these and other questions long taboo in our society. By showing the fascinating, diverse ways in which we understand death, both today and throughout our history, the book also shines a light on what it is to be human. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a different culture or tradition, from Adam and Eve to Wolf and Coyote, and ends with a section on a common theme in our thinking about death, such as rivers and birds in the afterlife, the colors that different cultures use to symbolize death, and, of course, ghosts. The final chapter is about grief, which is both a universal human experience and unique to each person. The text offers suggestions for ways to think about our grief, when to ask for help and how to talk to friends who are grieving.
Better Together explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship. From the smallest units of parents, siblings and friends to global organizations that try to build on a foundation of common human experience to meet their goals, people working together are a powerful force for change. Too often, we look at someone and see all the ways we are different. People all around the world come together to build things, teach and entertain each other, and provide everything from better health care to good food to security and education. Better Together examines the many ways we are the same, no matter where we live.
Fair trade is not about spending more money or buying more stuff. It's about helping producers in developing countries get a fair price for their goods. A Fair Deal: Shopping for Social Justice provides a history of trade, explaining what makes trade systems unfair and what we can do about it. By examining the ways in which our global trade systems value some people over others, the book illustrates areas in which fair trade practices can help families all around the world and suggests ways to get involved in making the world a more equitable place.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of prisoners and liberators at Buchenwald, the first Nazi concentration camp freed by the U.S. Army. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II, including their work, family life, and efforts to combat prejudice. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the perspectives of American and Japanese leaders, scientists, U.S. Army officials, and Japanese citizens. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
This book provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.
This book explores solar energy and discusses the properties of the Sun, how sunlight is used by plants, solar thermal collectors, solar energy's advantages and disadvantages, and other related topics.
The Land Back movement is an ongoing political and social Indigenous movement. Readers will learn about what this movement is all about and the work that is being done to empower Indigenous peoples across the United States. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last 200 years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
The social movements that defined the mid-20th century had lasting impacts on American society. This book takes a look at the American Indian Movement and how its activism brought much-needed attention to the injustices Indigenous Americans faced. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Students will learn about cultural appropriation and its cultural and economic impact on Indigenous peoples. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
The Trail of Tears stands as a hallmark of the pain and displacement Indigenous peoples endured, but it was not the whole story. Readers will be introduced to the many removals that occurred throughout the United States and how those acts shaped Indigenous cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
The journey towards full citizenship was long and winding for Indigenous peoples in the United States. Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Learn how education and government policy impacted generations of Indigenous families. Readers will understand the legacy of boarding schools on Indigenous cultures and the resilience of those cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.
Every day, people earn and spend money. What do you know about earning, saving, and borrowing money? Understanding Finances—part of the Data in Your World book series—supports middle grade students in learning foundational financial literacy skills and using data to understand economics. Explore how you can use data to manage money, as well as how to compare living wages, learn about interest, inflation, our economy, and so much more.
What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning. This book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position.
What are some of the best ways to volunteer and become involved in your local community? Learn tips on how to become an active community member through volunteering for different social causes. This book takes students on a civic journey to teach them about the importance of volunteering and getting involved in their community.
How has human intervention impacted food production and plant distribution? Learn about the historical and modern contexts of food production and distribution, including selective breeding and genetic modification. This book takes students on an educational journey into the process of food distribution.
What are some career paths that are designed to help people? Learn about a variety of helpful careers in the book Careers to Help Others. This book introduces children to a number of careers that help care for people, like a nurse or a counselor.
Take a look into data collection and how it affects the public school and education system. This children's book includes text-based questions to develop reading skills and an extension activity that can be done at home or in the classroom.
Take a look into data collection and how it affects different communities, both at home and around the world. This book includes text-based questions to develop reading skills and an extension activity that can be done at home or in the classroom.
Get insight into some of the most important protests in history, from their locations to the important figures who inspired change. This book includes a glossary, an index, and new vocabulary words to help develop both reading and comprehension skills.
Women and girls make up half the world’s population but are still often not treated equally to men and boys. Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Women's Rights takes a look at the gender gap, framing issues and arguments in ongoing discussions about women’s rights in the United States and worldwide.
