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Oil: A Groundwork Guide

A Groundwork Guide

by James Laxer, Jane Springer ...

Series Book 5 - Groundwork Guides
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail Oil, our main source of energy, underlies the world's economy. In the twentieth century its availability and relatively low price allowed for the industrial growth and ... Read more

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"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail Oil, our main source of energy, underlies the world's economy. In the twentieth century its availability and relatively low price allowed for the industrial growth and
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Empire

by James Laxer, Jane Springer ...

Series Book 2 - Groundwork Guides
A fascinating look at empires and imperialism, and the new kind of empire the United States has become. An excellent introduction for young adults.The United States presides over the most far-flung imperial system ever established. Empire compares the American Empire to those of the past, finding that much can be learned from the fates of the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan, and Aztec empires.James ... Read more

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A fascinating look at empires and imperialism, and the new kind of empire the United States has become. An excellent introduction for young adults.The United States presides over the most far-flung imperial system ever established. Empire compares the American Empire to those of the past, finding that much can be learned from the fates of the British, Roman, Chinese, Incan, and Aztec empires.James
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Democracy

by James Laxer, Jane Springer ...

Series Book 9 - Groundwork Guides
An investigation of the origins of democracy in a range of countries and societies, from ancient Greece to modern times, and the threats that democracy is under today. An excellent introduction to democracy for young adults.In this eye-opening work, political scientist and award-winning author James Laxer warns readers that our common assumptions about democracy — that it is a natural progression ... Read more

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An investigation of the origins of democracy in a range of countries and societies, from ancient Greece to modern times, and the threats that democracy is under today. An excellent introduction to democracy for young adults.In this eye-opening work, political scientist and award-winning author James Laxer warns readers that our common assumptions about democracy — that it is a natural progression
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The Betrayal of Africa

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by Gerald Caplan, Jane Springer ...

Series Book 6 - Groundwork Guides
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and MailThink Africa, and many people think of brutal war, endless famine, pervasive corruption, unworthy rulers, universal poverty, an AIDS epidemic out of control. As this book ... Read more

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"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and MailThink Africa, and many people think of brutal war, endless famine, pervasive corruption, unworthy rulers, universal poverty, an AIDS epidemic out of control. As this book
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The Magic School Bus Presents: The Rainforest: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series

by Tom Jackson ...

Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken ...

Series series The Magic School Bus Presents
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST stars Ms. Frizzle and her class and explores the plants and animals of our planet's rainforests.The bestselling Magic School Bus series has taught thousands of kids about everything from oceans to space to dinosaurs. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST will expand upon the original titles with fresh and updated content about all of the incredible ... Read more

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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST stars Ms. Frizzle and her class and explores the plants and animals of our planet's rainforests.The bestselling Magic School Bus series has taught thousands of kids about everything from oceans to space to dinosaurs. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST will expand upon the original titles with fresh and updated content about all of the incredible
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Democratic Republic of Congo

by Rita Milios ...

Series series The Evolution of Africa's Major Nations
The name Democratic Republic of the Congo is a misnomer: the country has never been truly democratic or a republic. For decades this country in central Africa, which was once known as Zaire, was ruled by a brutal and corrupt dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko. Since the mid-1990s, when Mobutu's government was overthrown, various groups within Congo have been fighting for power. Although a peace agreement ... Read more

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The name Democratic Republic of the Congo is a misnomer: the country has never been truly democratic or a republic. For decades this country in central Africa, which was once known as Zaire, was ruled by a brutal and corrupt dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko. Since the mid-1990s, when Mobutu's government was overthrown, various groups within Congo have been fighting for power. Although a peace agreement
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Triangle - A Learning Shapes Book

by Katie Byrde ...

Triangle is a picture book containing 12 full color professional photographs of triangle shaped objects. The objects are items such as flags and a sailboat. Your child will learn there are triangles everywhere! Simple captions with each picture encourage reading. A cheerful picture book that can be enjoyed by the child alone or with a parent. Appropriate for ages zero through six. ... Read more

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Triangle is a picture book containing 12 full color professional photographs of triangle shaped objects. The objects are items such as flags and a sailboat. Your child will learn there are triangles everywhere! Simple captions with each picture encourage reading. A cheerful picture book that can be enjoyed by the child alone or with a parent. Appropriate for ages zero through six.
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Rockin' the Boat

50 Iconic Revolutionaries—From Joan of Arc to Malcom X

by Jeff Fleischer ...

We love to root for the underdog, and when it comes to underdogs, few are more impressive than the world's great revolutionaries.After all, it's pretty hard to find a more powerful opponent than the world's biggest empires and emperors. And that's part of why we're drawn to the stories of revolutionaries. Many of these men and women were born into virtual dystopias, and they fought throughout ... Read more

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We love to root for the underdog, and when it comes to underdogs, few are more impressive than the world's great revolutionaries.After all, it's pretty hard to find a more powerful opponent than the world's biggest empires and emperors. And that's part of why we're drawn to the stories of revolutionaries. Many of these men and women were born into virtual dystopias, and they fought throughout
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Melting Ice

by Brooke Rowe ...

Illustrated by Jeff Bane ...

Series series My Early Library: My Science Fun
Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on melting ice while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ... Read more

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Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on melting ice while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
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Gutenberg's Bible

by Jason Carter ...

Series series Let's Find Out! Primary Sources
Few books have had as much of an impact on history as the Gutenberg Bible. Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. They’ll find out how Gutenberg’s printing press worked, how books had to be copied out by hand before its invention, and what already extant ... Read more

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Few books have had as much of an impact on history as the Gutenberg Bible. Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. They’ll find out how Gutenberg’s printing press worked, how books had to be copied out by hand before its invention, and what already extant
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Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights

by Eric Braun ...

Series series Who's Changing the World?
Do you ever worry about people being treated unfairly? Do you wish you could help make things better? The civil rights activists profiled in this book do that every day. One teenager organized a hunger strike and a protest of 120,000 people to demand voting rights. Three friends started the Black Lives Matter movement by commenting on social media. Another activist started a petition that asked ... Read more

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Do you ever worry about people being treated unfairly? Do you wish you could help make things better? The civil rights activists profiled in this book do that every day. One teenager organized a hunger strike and a protest of 120,000 people to demand voting rights. Three friends started the Black Lives Matter movement by commenting on social media. Another activist started a petition that asked
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How Can I Help?

A Book about Caring

by Robin Nelson ...

Series series Show Your Character
What is the best way to cheer up a friend? How can you help if your mom or dad is grumpy? What can you do to make a classmate feel more included?You care about your family, friends, and maybe even people you don't know well. But sometimes it's hard to show your feelings. This book offers examples of what you can do for others. It shows how being helpful and caring can make you and everyone around ... Read more

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What is the best way to cheer up a friend? How can you help if your mom or dad is grumpy? What can you do to make a classmate feel more included?You care about your family, friends, and maybe even people you don't know well. But sometimes it's hard to show your feelings. This book offers examples of what you can do for others. It shows how being helpful and caring can make you and everyone around
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