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(0)Georgia Amson-Bradshaw
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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One of the biggest problems facing Earth today is man-made: plastic. Because this material is so versatile, it became the default for making just about everything for years. From drink cups to toys, plastic is all around us. But very little plastic is recycled, and that which is recycled is done so improperly. Readers may be familiar with bans on plastic bags and other solutions to the plastic problem, but this title takes them a step further in understanding...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition for the United States, its territories and dependencies, the Philippine Republic, and Canada.
Language
English
Description
Presents the lives and accomplishments of eight women artists from around the world, including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, and Zaha Hadid.
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues around the environment from climate change to biodiversity and pollution. It features a case study on Wangari Maathai and ideas for how we can take action to make the planet healthier. The I'M A GLOBAL CITIZEN series explores the concept of 'Global Citizenship': recognising that the world we live in is unfair and...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues around diversity in modern life from the positives around multiculturalism to prejudice, racism and discrimination. It features a case study on Apartheid and ideas for how we can activate against racism. The I'M A GLOBAL CITIZEN series explores the concept of 'Global Citizenship': recognising that the world we live...
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition for the United States and Canada.
Language
English
Description
In Incredible Sporting Champions, you will meet just a few of the incredibly talented, dedicated and brave women who have refused to let people decide for them what they are capable of achieving. Travel back to meet Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who single-handedly took on a team of 22 athletes and won. Be inspired by Tatyana McFadden, who spent her early years without a wheelchair and having to crawl on the floor of her orphanage but went on to win 17...
27) Vehicles
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Humans have been using vehicles for thousands of years. Explore the technological evolution of vehicles for land, sea and air--from a 10,000-year-old dugout canoe to driverless cars. Discover the challenges engineers face and the improvements they are making to vehicle speeds, materials, and efficiency.
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Kate, Eddie, and Angus are dazzled by pictures of Viking warriors' deadly axes and blingy swords in their library books. But when they're transported back in time to Scandinavia in 991 CE, they must figure out if they have what it takes to become Vikings themselves. A big, burly Viking called Bjorn initiates the kids in the ways of wielding a battle ax, plundering and looting, and soon they learn all sorts of other tricks as well, including how to...
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