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A young activist's guide filled with real ways to make a difference Get excited to stand against prejudice in your community and the world with this introduction to non-violent activism. Young activists: follow the practical and effective methods in this book, and help mobilise others to raise awareness and end prejudice now! This highly topical series informs and educates young people on key social issues in the world today. Vibrant and clearly designed content will inspire the next generation to take peaceful action now. With knowledge and passion in their corner, young people can change the world!
For the child who says, "I want to doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors. With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories! I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of the early twentieth century. Born in 1876, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab, and goddaughter of Queen Victoria. After her father lost control of his empire and was exiled to England, Sophia had a privileged but troubled upbringing that left her unsure about where she belonged - in India or England. Sensitive to injustice, she became an suffragette and fought hard to win the vote for women. This is the extraordinary story of her life.
There is no single path to the job of your dreams. What does it take to become a stuntperson? How does a mathematician spend her days? When does a barber become the center of a community? In this refreshing take on a careers book, meet twenty-five individuals of different backgrounds, genders, and abilities who have found their careers through a wide range of experience, education, intention, and inspiration. From Joshua Jones, who built a business where he could thrive as a Deaf interior designer, to Teresa Tam, whose hunger for knowledge led her to the position of Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, each of these dreamers found ways to dig deep into their passion, to gain experience and knowledge, and to turn that into a job. In If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It, Colleen Nelson, middle-school teacher and award-winning author of The Harvey Stories and The Undercover Book List, teams up with children's librarian and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac to show young readers that there are many paths to a dream job. Education may come from university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, specialized training, or simply asking questions and getting involved. Your career may be something you're already dreaming about or something you've never even heard of. No matter what, success means feeling happy with the work you do. If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It includes full-color photographs and illustrations, informative sidebars, tips for trying out a field of interest, a glossary, an index, and an interactive quiz. Spotlight features on children and youth who are already gaining experience for their own dream jobs round out this inspirational resource.
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 was the single most sweeping change in the history of America's income tax. It was also the best political and economic story of its time. Here, in the anecdotal style of The Making of the President, two Wall Street Journal reporters provide the first complete picture of how this tax revolution went from an improbable dream to a widely hailed reality.
Children/Science Become a super science sleuth with . . . Detective Science 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. From dusting for fingerprints to analyzing handwriting, these easy, fun-filled activities give you a firsthand look at how detectives and forensic scientists use science to solve real-life crimes. Make a plaster cast of a shoe. Identify lip prints left on a glass. Examine hair and clothing fibers. Practice chemistry to identify mystery substances, and much more. In no time at all, you'll be thinking like a detective and performing experiments like a real forensic scientist!
Fans of Emma Lord, Rachel Lynn Solomon, and Alex Light will love this clever, charming, and poignant debut novel with a masterful slow-burn romance at its core about a girl who must decide whether to pursue her dreams or preserve her relationships, including a budding romance with her ex-best friend, when an app she created goes viral. Ro Devereux can predict your future. Or, at least, the app she built for her senior project can. Working with her neighbor, a retired behavioral scientist, Ro created an app called MASH, designed around the classic game Mansion Apartment Shack House, that can predict a person's future with 93% accuracy. The app will even match users with their soulmates. Though it was only supposed to be a class project, MASH quickly takes off and gains the attention of tech investors. Ro's dream is to work in Silicon Valley, and she'll do anything to prove to her new backing company-and the world-that the app works. So it's a huge shock when the app says her soulmate is Miller, her childhood best friend with whom she had a friendship-destroying fight three years ago. Now thrust into a fake dating scenario, Ro and Miller must address the years of pain between them if either of them will have any chance of achieving their dreams. And as the app takes on a life of its own, Ro sees that it's affecting people in ways she never expected-and if she can't regain control, it might take her and everything she believes in down with it.
For the child who says, "I want to police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer. Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day. With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs. I Want to Be a Police Officer is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs! Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo has spent her whole life training for one thing, and one thing only: finding and rescuing people who are trapped in disaster zones. Her bond with her human trainer, Cat, is unshakeable, and together, they can overcome any obstacle. But training to be an urban search and rescue dog is anything but easy, and it's going to take all of Halo's courage and skill if she's going to succeed. With bold, full color photographs and informative interstitials throughout, this true story about an urban search and rescue puppy is sure to both thrill and educate young readers.
Create a playground, mine a quarry and demolish a building in this entertaining activity book for young children. There are over 200 reusable stickers of diggers, cranes, trucks and workers to add to the building sites, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.
An illustrated adaptation of the bestselling business fable, The Energy Bus, teaches children the benefits of staying positive In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, The Energy Bus, author Jon Gordon shows children how to overcome negativity, bullies and everyday challenges to be their best. "The Energy Bus For Kids" is a story that will teach kids how to find their inner motivation and pass on that positive energy to others."The Energy Bus For Kids" presents five rules for the "Ride of Your Life"Teaches kids how to fuel your ride with positive energyShares with kids how to love the people you share your journey with and how to enjoy the ride Positive kids become positive adults. So get kids on the Energy Bus and infuse their lives with a newfound vision, attitude, and positivity.
Now available in paperback for the first time, James Cross Giblin
and Michael Dooling tell the story of the man known as the "wisest
American."
In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that young people engage with the world of work and gain the knowledge, skills and experience they will need to prepare them for their future careers. This book provides an overarching framework for understanding all the separate parts of the work-related learning curriculum and constructs a research-based pedagogy with practical steps for students, teachers and practitioners. Work-Related Teaching and Learning deepens our understanding of work-related learning and provides an overview of the programmes and recent initiatives designed to make learning more relevant and better connected to work. Drawing on contemporary research and innovative practice, it offers guidance to support teachers and practitioners in the delivery of the work-related learning curriculum. Covering all aspects of word-related learning from enterprise education and economic well-being to careers education, work experience and the diplomas, features include:
This book is essential reading for current teachers and practitioners involved in work-related learning, as well as students and trainee teachers who wish to improve or develop their practice in the light of recent initiatives.
For the child who says, "I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a veterinarian. Veterinarians help sick and hurt animals feel better. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a veterinarian? When a father and child bring Gus the dog to his check-up, they learn that there are vets who work with very large animals, vets who work with wild animals—and more. I Want to Be a Veterinarian is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Each book in this series brings to life the people, places and events of the past in these islands, from the earliest settlers to the present day. They explore the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries and charting the great moments of social change and of discovery and invention. In this book, find out about slavery in the British Isles, the war with France, and the Industrial Revolution.;This book is intended for 8+
What's it like being a doctor? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges she faces in her very busy job. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the inspirational life of a doctor. An entertaining story following a day in the life of a doctor for children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a doctor's job involves, the equipment they need and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension. People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it's important and how it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series: Busy People: Astronaut Busy People: Builder Busy People: Construction Worker Busy People: Doctor Busy People: Firefighter Busy People: Librarian Busy People: Police officer Busy People: Teacher Busy People: Vet
Complete the building site scenes in this entertaining sticker book. There are lots of stickers of diggers, cranes and other building sites machines to use.
Look Inside a Hospital is a fabulous addition to the Look Inside series, a fascinating insight into what really goes on in a hospital and an important book for any child who might be visiting ill relatives or need to go into hospital themselves. Find out what it's like to stay overnight, how operations happen and where babies are born.
What is equality? A big question to answer and an even bigger topic to implement. Activists Assemble: We Are All Equal explains what it is to be a citizen, how important it is to treat, and be treated, as equal within the society, and how you can use your voice to champion equality. Discover the history of equality - both the successes and the tragedies, meet past and present faces who overcame discrimination to be a voice for us all, and explore ways you can make a difference and challenge inequality. Important topics such as disabilities, gender, religion, and race are discussed, giving readers all the information and practical advice needed to get their voices heard. An activity section gives readers the opportunity to explore equality further: they can test their equality knowledge, start important conversations using the 'discussion time' questions, as well space to write down their thoughts and observations.
What's it like being a firefighter? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Frank the firefighter and discover the challenges he faces in his very busy job. Follow him and his crew from the moment the fire station alarm bell rings to his arrival at the emergency and learn about the inspirational life of a firefighter. An entertaining story following a day in the life of a firefighterfor children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a firefighter's job involves, the equipment they need and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension. People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it's important and how it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series: Busy People: Astronaut Busy People: Builder Busy People: Construction Worker Busy People: Doctor Busy People: Firefighter Busy People: Librarian Busy People: Police officer Busy People: Teacher Busy People: Vet
A beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers. Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like problems or embarrassment at school), while showing how its strengths can be used to your advantage (for example how visualising and big picture thinking can make you shine at work), this is a book of colourful conversations with creative, motivated and successful people who are brilliant at what they do, and who achieve incredible things because of their dyslexia. There is also a section from people working to support people with dyslexia, who have researched the subject or work directly helping dyslexics on a day to day basis, who they share their top tips and advice gleaned from their years of experience. Read on to gain encouragement and inspiration in your own careers!
If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading... Be empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about with this inspiring and insightful book. * Explore the power of language and discover how it influences the way we think and behave * Learn why using our voices is so important, and the many ways people are unfairly silenced * Investigate media bias and fake news, and learn how to spot and squash misinformation * Have go at different types of activism - from vlogging to art, demonstrations to debates, storytelling to social media Covering themes of race, gender, sexuality, violence, culture, politics and other important issues in the world today, this is a crucial read for teens and young adults who want to get out there and make change happen! |
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