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Baseema's family was nearly torn apart by the terrorist violence of
Boko Haram in her homeland of Nigeria. Forced to flee their farm,
they relied on friends of her father for a home and support. Still
unable to return, the family moves again to Kano, the second
largest city in Nigeria, and struggles to survive. Baseema's story
gives a glimpse of how many refugees rely on extended networks of
family and friends and how, with education disrupted, young women
are often forced to marry early.
Seth was the Egyptian god of war, chaos, and storms. Seth explores
the well-known god's backstory and the role this crafty, devious
god played in Egyptian mythology.
This informative title examines how transportation contributes to
climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the
crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also
includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars,
a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary,
additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at
the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and
interest levels of grades 4-7.
Zahra's family left Iran because of political persecution and found
a new home in Australia. She will never forget her early years as a
refugee, from learning English to navigating transportation. But
Zahra is now 100 percent Aussie, and keen to finish university and
make her mark on her adopted home. The story includes details on
how refugees contribute to their new homes culturally, socially,
and financially.
From conflict-torn Somalia, to the massive Dadaab Refugee Camp in
Kenya, and finally to a new home in Sweden, Fatuma's family is used
to constant change. Still, Sweden's cold winters and difficult
language have required a lot of adjustment. There is hope, but also
fear. Fatuma's story gives readers a glimpse of how, even in
countries that accept refugees, not everyone is fully accepting.
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Thor
Heather C Hudak
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R928
R779
Discovery Miles 7 790
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After fleeing civil war in Yemen, Sahar knows that she and her
family are lucky to have escaped the violence and survived the trip
to Toronto, Canada. Although she still has nightmares about
bombings and losing her baby brother - Sahar cannot believe how
quickly her English is improving, and how much fun she had
trick-or-treating on Halloween for the first time. Paired with
facts about the current situation in Yemen and how different
countries work to welcome and support refugees, Sahar's story gives
insight on a refugee's life in a new country. Teacher's guide
available.
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Zeus (Hardcover)
Heather C Hudak
bundle available
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R842
R693
Discovery Miles 6 930
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Helpful Hackers (Hardcover)
Heather C Hudak
bundle available
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R797
R656
Discovery Miles 6 560
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In 1947 Jackie Robinson made history as the first Black player in
Major League Baseball since the 1800s. Following a legendary
baseball career, Robinson went on to become a successful
businessman. This book explores Robinson's life and his
groundbreaking achievements.
Martinez longs for the happy, stable home he had in Guatemala -
before gang violence forced them to flee to Mexico. And now, he is
being uprooted again. His mother has decided they must return to
Guatemala to take care of the extended family. Martinez is scared
to return - but the love of his family and support of his new rural
community in Guatemala gives him hope for a future without
violence. Paired with facts about the instability in Guatemala and
the experience of displaced persons there, Martinez's story offers
a unique look at the fear - and resilience - refugees experience
when they must return home. Teacher's guide available.
In 1942 Anne Frank and her family went into hiding to escape the
Nazis. The diary Anne kept during this time would go on to become a
lasting record of this dark period in history. This book explores
Anne's life, her achievements, and her tragic death.
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#MeToo Movement (Paperback)
Heather C Hudak
bundle available
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R321
R260
Discovery Miles 2 600
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A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke,
#MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual
harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages
readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related
to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence. Teacher's
guide available.
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It's a Digital World! (Hardcover)
Abdo Publishing, Heather C Hudak, Christine E Balsley
bundle available
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R4,765
R3,623
Discovery Miles 36 230
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Most people today have cell phones. People rely on cell phones for
communication. Cell phones also store a lot of personal data. Cell
Phone Privacy explores how people can protect this data.
Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give
readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of
contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an
index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state
standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a
division of ABDO.
This informative title examines how transportation contributes to
climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the
crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also
includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars,
a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary,
additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at
the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and
interest levels of grades 4-7.
Computer networks allow people to easily share information.
Organizations and entire cities rely on computer networks. Hackers
can break into networks to disrupt systems or steal data. Hacking
and other cybercrimes are on the rise. Cybercrime explores common
cybercrimes and how people can guard against these threats.
Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give
readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of
contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an
index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state
standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a
division of ABDO.
How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more
about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal
hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of
ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? This fascinating
title will satisfy curious readers as it examines how forensic
science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to
solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Greece.
This fun and informative survival guide introduces readers to the
challenging environment of a deserted island. Useful tips tell you
how to stay calm, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, how to
shelter from the sun, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories
demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on an island.
Hathor was the Egyptian goddess of women, fertility, motherhood,
and love. Hathor explores the well-known goddess's backstory and
how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her.
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Motox (Hardcover)
Heather C Hudak
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R586
R483
Discovery Miles 4 830
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Carnivores (Hardcover)
Heather C Hudak
bundle available
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R586
R483
Discovery Miles 4 830
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