John Wood
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John Wood discovered his passion, his greatest success, and his life's work not at business school or helping lead Microsoft's charge into Asia in the 1990s but on a soul-searching trip to the Himalayas. He made the difficult decision to walk away from his lucrative career to create Room to Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes education across the developing world. By the end of 2007, the organization will have established over 5,000 libraries...
6) Disaster
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Certain disasters have left such an indelible mark on history that people never tire of learning about them and wanting to discover more details. That's true of the dreadful disasters in this captivating book, which describes what happened in a sensitive and accessible way. As riveted readers learn about history's biggest catastrophes, they'll feel like they're on the scene, including the deck of the Titanic and at the foot of an explosive volcano....
7) War
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Military history is a source of fascination for many young historians, but war is a truly gruesome part of history. From knights in suits of armor to the flying aces of the world wars, this eye-opening volume offers a comprehensive look at one part of humankind's "nasty past." Readers examine the evolution of warfare. Along with riveting facts about deadly weapons and military maneuvers, readers will learn why certain wars were waged and the events...
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A wide variety of animals can be found in the rain forest. Through captivating, age-appropriate text, readers learn many interesting facts about these animals and the environment they call home. Vibrant, full-color photographs enhance the reading experience as young readers expand their knowledge of rain forest animals. Why do so many animals live in the rain forest, and what is happening to them as rain forests continue to shrink? These questions...
9) Sweet Sugar
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In life, balance is a key part of staying healthy. For most people, that means certain amounts of sugar can be part of a healthy and balanced diet! This book touches on both natural and free sugars but focuses mainly on free sugars and the effects that too much of them can have on the body, while also making it clear that, for most people, these sugars are okay to eat in smaller amounts. Colorful photographs and engaging graphic elements help readers...
10) Circulation
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Readers go on a journey through the human body with Dr. Seymour Skinless as he goes under the skin to investigate the circulatory system. Adventurous readers learn about how blood is pumped throughout the body, how the heart beats, and other interesting facts about how the human body works. Simplified language throughout makes this complex science curriculum topic easier to understand. A detailed glossary, useful fact boxes, helpful diagrams, fun...
11) Worms
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Worms are small organisms that have a valuable role in their surrounding environments. Readers learn about all the important ways in which worms contribute to their ecosystems, proving that no creature is too small to make a difference. Creative design el
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Many maps present weather patterns, which can aid in helping people predict hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other forms of extreme weather. These maps can help people understand the normal patterns of everyday weather as well. Readers are introduced to these kinds of weather maps through accessible main text. Detailed diagrams, useful graphic organizers, interesting fact boxes, and full-color examples of maps serve as additional resources to...
13) Plastic
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Every year, the world's oceans are inundated with plastic from everyday items young readers likely recognize, such as toys and plastic bags. The oceans are not the only environments impacted as microplastics have recently been found in about every place on Earth! This intriguing title is here to help young readers understand the serious problems of plastic pollution and how it is shaping their world. With the help of a simple diagram, early readers...
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Superheroes-and math-to the rescue! Young readers are introduced to ten heroes with extraordinary powers to match the many dangers they face in this exciting volume, such as three scary snowmen, eight trapdoors, and ten threatening storm clouds. While they're engrossed by the high-interest topic, they'll practice counting in each number-oriented rescue situation. Sentences are carefully crafted at the emerging reader's level, while the colorful illustrations...
15) Fierce Fats
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Sometimes, fat gets a bad reputation-and that's not right! The human body needs fats to stay alive and thrive. This engaging book helps readers understand why the fats in the foods they eat are important and helpful to their bodies. Attention-grabbing photographs show foods that provide healthy sources of fat. Age-appropriate text helps even reluctant readers learn about how a diet balanced with fats and other nutrients can support their bodies. Important...
16) Vital Vitamins
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Many children know it's important to eat foods with vitamins to help them grow big and strong. However, there are so many vitamins that it can be difficult to know what they all do and why each one matters. This innovative volume helps young readers understand the importance of several key vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B12. Colorful photographs show foods in which each type of vitamin can be found, while concise text helps...
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Many people know that claustrophobia is the fear of small or confined spaces, but how about hypnophobia? That's the fear of sleep. Your curious readers will discover 10 different kinds of phobias, which are fears so great that they affect one's daily life and cause racing hearts, sweat, and other extreme responses. The brain's role in this response is detailed with age-appropriate language among the unbelievable, vivid descriptions of what dealing...
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Nature presents us with some awesome, powerful, earth-shaking events. Many people suffer with phobias related to Earth's wonders, such as astraphobia, which is the fear of thunder and lightning. While being scared of thunderous sounds is natural, phobias tip the scale because now your heart is pounding, your body is shaking, and you're so overwhelmed by your feelings that it is extreme or irrational. This book takes a voyage through the phobias we...
19) Air Pollution
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Air pollution threatens the health of people around the world in an array of ways, from damaging lungs to fueling the life-threatening storms of climate change. Young readers may have experience with some of these impacts but might not understand the causes. This enlightening text has answers about how air pollution can lead to severe illnesses, its role in climate change, and what young readers can do today to help curb its negative impacts. The...
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These are difficult times for the Catholic Church and the United States of America. There is only one solution to the problems we face... saints! Becoming a saint is a choice, and we must begin choosing the saint within each of us. The biggest crisis of our time is not ecomomic, health care, or vocations, but is an identity crisis. We have forgotten our mission to become saints and forgotten our story as Catholics. We must rediscover that mission...
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