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A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see. This collection of stories explores the weird, the wild, and the wonderful that exists all around us. You'll have to read it to believe it. Who isn't fascinated by the world...
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Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible technology-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained...
3) Refugees
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Today, the United Nations has declared that the world is facing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of World War II, as nearly 60 million people have been forced to flee from their homes. The Syrian civil war has displaced millions of people, but conflicts in places like Libya, Iraq, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Chad, and other countries have also contributed greatly to the total. This book asks the vital questions about the plight of refugees. It...
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Series consultant and author Mark Mussari takes readers on a journey from the beginnings of rock and roll and the nascent youth culture of the 1950s and 1960s through the materialistic years of the 1980s into the still-being-defined early twenty-first century. In this fascinating book, this record of the ever-changing world of American culture is highlighted with a fabulous variety of photographs from the last six decades.
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Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.
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This adventurous guide sheds light on the culture of violence and power in Asia during ancient times. Through vivid language and detailed sidebars, young readers will be drawn to all kinds of gory and unsavory topics, including foot binding for young women, the murderous Empress Wu, the deadly search for immortality, and the origins of acupuncture. This narrative grabs readers' attention and will allow them to explore history in a new, exciting way....
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Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world's most important ancient cultures. With vivid language and compelling photographs and illustrations, young readers will discover the disgusting habits and brutal traditions of this former empire, experiencing history in an exciting and engaging way.
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This enthralling volume is sure to intrigue and excite young readers through a variety of gruesome and fascinating topics. Lethal swordsmanship, pillaging, human sacrifices, and more will thrill and horrify students with the help of dynamic sidebars and full-color photographs and illustrations. This book teaches young readers ancient history in a vivid and exciting way.
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Should animals be kept in zoos? Is it okay to use animals for entertainment in circuses or rodeos? Every day, we hear arguments about animal issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible animal-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the...
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In the Middle Eastern nation of Iran, discontent simmered for decades. The Iranian people despised their leader, Reza Shah, who catered to foreign businesses while ruling Iran as a dictator. In 1979 discontent boiled up into all-out revolution. Led by the charismatic Ayatollah Khomeini, the Iranian people seized control and created a new government based on the Islamic religion. The Iranian Revolution quickly became a showdown between the ideas and...
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This book takes a look at what a space home might look like and what it would take to live on Mars - the Red Planet (or any other place in space, for that matter). From the Mars ice home of the future to a make-your-own project, this book will enthrall and inspire readers and future engineers.
12) Submarines
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From the early human-powered submarines of the American
Civil War to the U-boats of
both world wars and the
modern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines have
become one of the most
dangerous weapons of war.
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around gold, one of the most sought-after and valuable metals on Earth. It explores gold's historical significance as a monetary standard and as the motivator for boom-or-bust expansion as well as gold's contemporary ties to underdeveloped economies, the environment, and technological innovation. Features include essential facts, a glossary,...
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around tobacco, a popular but much-debated luxury item. It explores the history of tobacco use, how tobacco's impact on human health came to be understood, and future trends for the industry. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around oil, the fossil fuel that powers much of the modern world. It explores the oil industry's history, petroleum's many uses, and the ways in which companies are trying to boost efficiencies to make it a viable energy source for many years to come. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes,...
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around steel, the metal that supports many of the world's buildings and structures. It explores the origins of steel, key technological advances, and the ways in which the industry continues to innovate today. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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From the first observation and
medical helicopters of World
War Two and the Korean War
to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam
and the missile-armed attack
helicopters of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how helicopters have introduced a new dynamic into
the way warfare is waged.
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Tracing Millay's life from her youth in Maine to the bohemian fervor of her early adulthood in Greenwich Village and Paris to the demanding existence of a public personality, this fascinating biography will captivate middle grade readers. Including photos, full-length poems, plentiful letter and diary excerpts, a time line, source notes, and bibliography, this is an indispensable resource for any young person interested in poetry, literature, or biographies...
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around cotton, one of the world's top fiber crops. It explores cotton's deep historical influence, the way it is grown today, and it's surprising uses in many high-tech fabrics. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around sugar, a product with massive influence in the energy and food industries. It explores sugar's historical influence, its use in biofuels, and its place in the modern diet. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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