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This fascinating title sets the world scene in the years before the
start of World War I. Readers will get a snapshot of the political
and social climates of the five great European powers: Britain,
France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. Rapid industrial
development and a movement toward solving differences through
military action led countries to create alliances between them. The
feeling in Europe was that war was inevitable, and Germany was the
first to make the move. Find out how an assassination set off a
chain of declarations of war, and how Germany put their war machine
into motion with the Schlieffen Plan - a strategy that called for
the invasion of neutral countries.
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Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the
Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean
ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are
being affected by pollution. This important title examines the
sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the
world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your
community!
From ancient Pueblo homes to the Australian mining town where half
the population lives underground, this appealing book uses cutaway
illustrations to introduce readers to homes that were built below
ground. Labeled diagrams of underground homes and fun facts will
make this enjoyable read highly useful.
Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing?
Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to
censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help equip
readers with tangible tools to help understand the issues involved
in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further
developments. Teacher's guide available.
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and
relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Greek myths and
legends. Several ancient Greek myths are retold, describing how
these stories helped ancient people interpret their world. Myths
include: - Apollo and the oracle at Delphi - Demeter and Persephone
- Pandora's box, and more!
Why do people migrate to and settle in the places they do?
Fascinating examples in history help explain how the earliest human
settlements were situated close to fertile ground and rivers for
farming and raising livestock. Other determining factors have
included areas that offered defensive advantages, resources such as
metals, salt, and fossil fuels, and locations on trading routes. In
modern times proximity to commercial centers and transportation
links, such as railways, canals, and airports, have become more
important. Examples featured include settling the Nile in ancient
Egypt; the shaping of Central America by trade and colonization;
the Industrial Revolution in Britain; the opening up of the
American West; the Gold Rush; and the colonization of Australia.
The concepts of urbanization - the settlement and growth of cities
- and suburbanization, the return to the countryside and the growth
of commuter towns, are both examined.
Earth's surface is constantly being changed by heat, water, ice,
salt, plants, and animals. Sometimes the changes are destructive to
human activities such as farming and the building of structures.
This interesting title shows the different ways people try to stop
or reduce this change in the land. Examples feature such structures
as dikes to hold back water and windbreaks, and adding shrubs,
grass, and trees to an area of land to prevent erosion. Teacher's
guide available.
To be a spy in today's high-tech world, you've got to specialize -
whether you're keeping tabs on foreign governments, fighting
terrorist organizations, or stopping cyber espionage. This
fascinating book describes spying throughout history, the gadgetry
of a spy, and what kind of training is required to join
intelligence-gathering agencies around the world.
For centuries, exploration of the Arctic has been pursued for its
potential value as a commercial sea route. Many expeditions tried
in vain to navigate its frozen waterways. This timely book tells
the stories of famous expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be
the first to reach the North Pole.
Since the discovery of Lucy, one of the most famous human skeletons
ever discovered, paleontologists and people alike have been
fascinated with human fossils. In this book, students will follow
the timeline of key discoveries in human fossils, and learn how
scientists continue to link together the evolution of humanity
using evidence from the past.
Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They
can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities.
What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved
for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas to life
and make their mark on the business world. This title outlines key
steps involved in starting, managing, and growing a small business,
including research and idea development, writing a business plan,
managing financial input and output, and planning for growth.
Biographical snapshots highlight the innovative thinking,
perseverance, problem-solving skills, and other traits essential to
the entrepreneurial spirit.
Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect
are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's
fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is right? The
six people in this graphic nonfiction book have all shown their
commitment to a world of equality and fairness. Let's see what we
can learn from them. As you read, you'll also ask yourself how you
would have responded in some of the situations they faced.
The legendary island of Atlantis was said to have incredible
buildings, waterways, and art - far advanced for its time. Then, in
a day and night, it was destroyed by earthquakes and floods,
disappearing forever into the earth. Was this fascinating place
myth or reality? This intriguiging book follows the clues in the
writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato to discover the
truth.
Why do people migrate to and settle in the places they do?
Fascinating examples in history help explain how the earliest human
settlements were situated close to fertile ground and rivers for
farming and raising livestock. Other determining factors have
included areas that offered defensive advantages, resources such as
metals, salt, and fossil fuels, and locations on trading routes. In
modern times proximity to commercial centers and transportion
links, such as railways, canals, and airports, have become more
important. Examples featured include settling the Nile in ancient
Egypt; the shaping of Central America by trade and colonization;
the Industrial Revolution in Britain; the opening up of the
American West; the Gold Rush; and the colonization of Australia.
The concepts of urbanization - the settlement and growth of cities
- and suburbanization, the return to the countryside and the growth
of commuter towns, are both examined.
A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is
causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries
millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on the
causes and effects of opioid addiction and the methods being used
to combat this deadly epidemic. Teacher's guide available.
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated
prisons on the planet where some America's worst criminals were
held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was
like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible to escape
from.
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