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Meet the environmentally-minded kids who are coming up with ways to
save the planet in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3
Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people "you
should meet!" Have you ever wondered what you could do to help the
planet? Find out how kids are helping the environment by selling
lemonade to save the honeybees, starting a petition to bring
attention to climate change, raising awareness through an original
comic book hero, and more! Learn all about how their ideas are
preserving the environment in this story of five amazing kids
everyone should meet! A special section at the back of the book
includes extras such as biographies of famous young environmental
activists plus interesting ideas for other ways that kids can save
the environment. With the You Should Meet series, learning about
amazing people has never been so much fun!
Get to know Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the inspiring Supreme Court
justice, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part
of a series of biographies about people "you should meet!" Meet
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also known as the
notorious RBG, Ginsburg is only the second female Supreme Court
justice in America's history. She has spent her entire life
fighting for equal rights for all, especially women. RBG is a true
superhero and young readers are sure to love getting to know her. A
special section at the back of the book includes extras like the
history of the Supreme Court and how to become a lawyer. With the
You Should Meet series, learning about amazing people has never
been so much fun!
Discover the amazing life story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose
powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin
Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a
dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in
1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other
enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United
States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11,
learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in
education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and
riots that followed. Developed in consultation with literacy and
subject experts, this new biography series goes beyond the basic
facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting
people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations
complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create
books children will enjoy reading and referencing for school
projects and reports. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps,
quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy
reference section at the back makes this a series every teacher and
librarian will want to collect. Each book includes an author's
introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree,
quiz, and index.
Go behind enemy lines through the eyes of famous four-legged heroes
in history's biggest conflicts. In the first G.I. Dogs book, you'll
meet Judy, a loyal canine soldier who became a World War II POW!
Meet Judy: an English Pointer and member of her Majesty's Royal
Navy who served bravely alongside her crew during World War II.
When her ship was sunk by the enemy, Judy became the only canine
prisoner of war of the Japanese. Join Judy on her incredible
journey from puppy to soldier to POW as she narrates her story of
survival and heroism. This dog's-eye view takes readers into the
heart of the naval action of WWII and will leave you cheering for
Judy and her human companions as they overcome countless obstacles
and prove time and again why a dog really is man's best friend.
In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world.
Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed.
This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered
"What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
This book is part of a series A True Book: Space Exploration, that
includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The
International Space Station and UFO's. The series features the
latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space
exploration directly to readers. About 60 years ago, the first
manned spacecraft left Earth's atmosphere for the first time. In
the years since, astronauts have visited the moon several
times--and have spent extended time living in outer space. We even
have plans to send humans to Mars by the 2030s! Share in the joy of
exploration and discovery with Human Missions to Outer Space.
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