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Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of you

Brian, Rachel, 1971-,


This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further!
Date Published:2020

This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further!

Date Published:2020

The chemistry of disgusting things

Crivellini, Mattia.


It's not enough to just read about scientific concepts. Science and experimentation go hand in hand, especially when it comes to slime and other gross things! The experiments in this book offer engaging and achievable methods of learning about essential topics. Each investigation details the common ingredients needed, the degree of difficulty, the time it takes, and even the expected amount of messiness! Fun illustrated characters, including Professor Albert and Greg the Robot, accompany readers in their experiments and remind them how to complete each activity safely and successfully as well as what the conclusion means.
Date Published:2023

It's not enough to just read about scientific concepts. Science and experimentation go hand in hand, especially when it comes to slime and other gross things! The experiments in this book offer engaging and achievable methods of learning about essential topics. Each investigation details the common ingredients needed, the degree of difficulty, the time it takes, and even the expected amount of messiness! Fun illustrated characters, including Professor Albert and Greg the Robot, accompany readers in their experiments and remind them how to complete each activity safely and successfully as well as what the conclusion means.

Date Published:2023

Party clothes

Ard, Cath,


Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.
Date Published:2020

Origami artists can take a long time to puzzle out how to turn a piece of paper into a sculptured shape. Similarly, fashion designers can spend a long time creating a stunning outfit from simple cloth. Readers of this high-interest book can become both origami artists and fashion designers as they use simple pieces of paper and some basic techniques to make cool party clothes, including a wedding dress. For each project, accessible step-by-step directions are accompanied by pictures as well as a full-color photograph of the finished product.

Date Published:2020

Uncovering the culture of ancient Egypt

Wood, Alix,


Examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sitesincluding Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and moreas well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind. Detailed photographs, fact boxes, maps, and a timeline help readers gain a full understanding of ancient Egypt's unique culture.
Date Published:2016

Examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sitesincluding Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and moreas well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind. Detailed photographs, fact boxes, maps, and a timeline help readers gain a full understanding of ancient Egypt's unique culture.

Date Published:2016

The Shang dynasty

Holmes, Kirsty,


Includes index. Whatever happened to the Shang dynasty? -- What was the Shang dynasty? -- The fall of the Xia -- A dynasty is born -- Written in the stars -- The good emperors -- Di Xin -- Da Ji -- The planets align -- The Battle of Muye -- Into the fire -- Rise and fall -- What remains of the ancients?. The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images and a timeline aid in comprehension of the social studies content included throughout.
Date Published:2021

Includes index. Whatever happened to the Shang dynasty? -- What was the Shang dynasty? -- The fall of the Xia -- A dynasty is born -- Written in the stars -- The good emperors -- Di Xin -- Da Ji -- The planets align -- The Battle of Muye -- Into the fire -- Rise and fall -- What remains of the ancients?. The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images and a timeline aid in comprehension of the social studies content included throughout.

Date Published:2021

Top 10 worst hurricanes

Spilsbury, Louise,


Hurricane Danger -- Hurricanes in action -- Great Galveston Hurricane -- Typhoon Nina -- Hurricane Katrina -- Typhoon Bopha -- Hurricane Mitch -- Typhoon Tip -- Hurricane Camille -- Labor Day Hurricane -- Hurricane Patricia -- Typhoon Haiyan. Katrina, Nina, Mitch, and Camille these deadly hurricanes earned their names through monstrous devastation. This versatile volume gives readers a comprehensive understanding of the science behind hurricanes, how we categorize their high-speed winds, and how we measure the scale of their destruction. Photographs of the ten most catastrophic hurricanes since the 19th century will amaze readers while simultaneously demonstrating connections between STEM, geography, and history curricula. An informative map shows where these catastrophic hurricanes occurred, and critical thinking questions allow readers to assess their understanding of the topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Maps, Quiz, Sidebars, Websites.
Date Published:2017

Hurricane Danger -- Hurricanes in action -- Great Galveston Hurricane -- Typhoon Nina -- Hurricane Katrina -- Typhoon Bopha -- Hurricane Mitch -- Typhoon Tip -- Hurricane Camille -- Labor Day Hurricane -- Hurricane Patricia -- Typhoon Haiyan. Katrina, Nina, Mitch, and Camille these deadly hurricanes earned their names through monstrous devastation. This versatile volume gives readers a comprehensive understanding of the science behind hurricanes, how we categorize their high-speed winds, and how we measure the scale of their destruction. Photographs of the ten most catastrophic hurricanes since the 19th century will amaze readers while simultaneously demonstrating connections between STEM, geography, and history curricula. An informative map shows where these catastrophic hurricanes occurred, and critical thinking questions allow readers to assess their understanding of the topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Maps, Quiz, Sidebars, Websites.

Date Published:2017

Top 10 worst floods

Spilsbury, Louise,


Flood Danger -- Floods in action -- Mississippi -- Pakistan -- Johnstown -- North Sea -- Venezuela -- Bangladesh -- Yangtze River -- Ganges Delta -- China. Typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams--readers will be transfixed by the floods these monster storms create. Photographs capture these breathtaking phenomena and their devastating effects on human society. This exploration of the ten worst floods humanity has endured will be a key feature in STEM, history, and geography curricula. Readers will delve into scientific explanations for these disasters, gain experience with maps, and ponder critical thinking questions that assess their understanding of this fascinating topic.
Date Published:2017

Flood Danger -- Floods in action -- Mississippi -- Pakistan -- Johnstown -- North Sea -- Venezuela -- Bangladesh -- Yangtze River -- Ganges Delta -- China. Typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams--readers will be transfixed by the floods these monster storms create. Photographs capture these breathtaking phenomena and their devastating effects on human society. This exploration of the ten worst floods humanity has endured will be a key feature in STEM, history, and geography curricula. Readers will delve into scientific explanations for these disasters, gain experience with maps, and ponder critical thinking questions that assess their understanding of this fascinating topic.

Date Published:2017

Top 10 worst wildfires

Spilsbury, Louise,


Wildfire danger -- Wildfires in action -- Russia -- Ash Wednesday -- Landes Forest -- Black Saturday -- Miramichi -- Black Dragon -- Matheson -- Cloquet -- Peshtigo -- Indonesia -- Where in the world? -- Glossary. Examines the top ten worst wildfires on record to hit the planet, with information on how and why they occur.
Date Published:2017

Zombies and the undead

Fullman, Joe,


Introduction -- Getting started -- The mummy -- Zombie claws -- Ghoulish ghosts -- Day of the dead skull -- The grim reaper -- Dracula -- Vampire fangs. "Whether it's because of their gross, rotting skin or peculiar hunger for brains, zombies have remained in the spotlight as the favorite creepy creature of popular culture. With just a few colorful pieces of paper and this high-interest book, origami artists can make their own army of the undead with the help of simple directions supported by vivid photographs of timeless techniques. They'll also increase their skill level with each project they complete and be able to employ the methods they learn in future origami undertakings."--Amazon.
Date Published:2020

Introduction -- Getting started -- The mummy -- Zombie claws -- Ghoulish ghosts -- Day of the dead skull -- The grim reaper -- Dracula -- Vampire fangs. "Whether it's because of their gross, rotting skin or peculiar hunger for brains, zombies have remained in the spotlight as the favorite creepy creature of popular culture. With just a few colorful pieces of paper and this high-interest book, origami artists can make their own army of the undead with the help of simple directions supported by vivid photographs of timeless techniques. They'll also increase their skill level with each project they complete and be able to employ the methods they learn in future origami undertakings."--Amazon.

Date Published:2020

Syria

South, Coleman, 1948-


Welcome to Syria -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Syrians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Syria -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Further information. "Syria on Tiktok and other social media today would appear to have returned to normal after a decade-long civil war. Many influencers highlight the cuisine and culture that made Syria a popular tourist destination prior to the war in effort to have visitors return to the country. However, the civil war persists and as much as an estimated 90% of the Syrian population remains below the poverty line. The contrasts and complexities of life in Syria are presented in this comprehensive guide to its history, government, economy, culture, and cuisine"--
Date Published:2025

Welcome to Syria -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Syrians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Syria -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Further information. "Syria on Tiktok and other social media today would appear to have returned to normal after a decade-long civil war. Many influencers highlight the cuisine and culture that made Syria a popular tourist destination prior to the war in effort to have visitors return to the country. However, the civil war persists and as much as an estimated 90% of the Syrian population remains below the poverty line. The contrasts and complexities of life in Syria are presented in this comprehensive guide to its history, government, economy, culture, and cuisine"--

Date Published:2025

Parallel universes explained

Farber, Ryan Jeffrey,


Wormholes in space-time -- Beyond the edge of the universe -- Eternal inflation -- The many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics -- Hyperspace, a fifth dimension? -- Strings and branes, eleven dimensions?. Since the time of Einstein, ideas of parallel universes have grown from far-out concepts to mature scientific theories. Using everyday analogies and do-it-yourself models to simplify intimidating concepts, students will learn about the most fascinating topics in modern cosmology, such as the big bang theory, inflation, wormholes, and higher dimensions. Student learning is enhanced by illuminating diagrams and informative sidebars that explore related timely topics in depth. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards' emphasis on evidence-based theories by discussing past observations and future tests of each parallel universe theory.
Date Published:2019

Wormholes in space-time -- Beyond the edge of the universe -- Eternal inflation -- The many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics -- Hyperspace, a fifth dimension? -- Strings and branes, eleven dimensions?. Since the time of Einstein, ideas of parallel universes have grown from far-out concepts to mature scientific theories. Using everyday analogies and do-it-yourself models to simplify intimidating concepts, students will learn about the most fascinating topics in modern cosmology, such as the big bang theory, inflation, wormholes, and higher dimensions. Student learning is enhanced by illuminating diagrams and informative sidebars that explore related timely topics in depth. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards' emphasis on evidence-based theories by discussing past observations and future tests of each parallel universe theory.

Date Published:2019

Biggest scandals in sports

Mason, Tyler,


Learn more about the biggest scandals to rock the sports world, from the Steroid Era of baseball to point shaving in basketball.
Date Published:2018

Bestest. Ramadan. Ever

Sharif, Medeia, 1976-,


Not allowed to eat from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan and forbidden to date, fifteen-year-old Almira finds that temptation comes in many forms during the Muslim holy month, as she longs to feel like a typical American girl.
Date Published:2011

Innovators feeding the planet

Hardyman, Robyn.,


Food is a vital to life, but many people around the world spend their days hungry and malnourished. How can this problem be solved? People the world have come up with creative ways to feed the planet, and readers are sure to be captivated by the tales of their discoveries and inventions.
Date Published:2020

Skyscrapers

Hardyman, Robyn.,


Explore a history of humanity's most vertically ambitious architecture and learn the fascinating geometry that makes such engineering possible. Also investigate technologies these man-made heights require, such as escalators, elevators, weather-resistant materials, and more.
Date Published:2017

Uncovering the culture of ancient Britain

Wood, Alix.,


Ancient Britain -- Footprints in the sand -- Skara Brae -- The giant's ring -- Avebury Circle -- Stonehenge -- Seahenge -- Mousa Broch -- The Tow Rope -- Old Sarum -- Chysauster -- Hadrian's Wall -- Roman baths -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index. Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britains most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this areas history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students track the development of this ancient civilization. A simple map, timeline, and fact boxes complete a comprehensive learning experience about ancient Britains fascinating history.
Date Published:2016

Ancient Britain -- Footprints in the sand -- Skara Brae -- The giant's ring -- Avebury Circle -- Stonehenge -- Seahenge -- Mousa Broch -- The Tow Rope -- Old Sarum -- Chysauster -- Hadrian's Wall -- Roman baths -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index. Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britains most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this areas history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students track the development of this ancient civilization. A simple map, timeline, and fact boxes complete a comprehensive learning experience about ancient Britains fascinating history.

Date Published:2016

Uncovering the culture of ancient Peru

Wood, Alix.,


Ancient Peru -- The first civilization -- Cumbe Mayo -- ChavÃn de HuÃ¡ntar -- Mysterious Nazca -- Temples to the moon and sun -- Pikillaqta -- Pachacamac -- Sacsayhuaman -- Ollantaytambo -- Strange rocks -- Machu Picchu -- The red place. From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region.
Date Published:2016

Ancient Peru -- The first civilization -- Cumbe Mayo -- ChavÃn de HuÃ¡ntar -- Mysterious Nazca -- Temples to the moon and sun -- Pikillaqta -- Pachacamac -- Sacsayhuaman -- Ollantaytambo -- Strange rocks -- Machu Picchu -- The red place. From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region.

Date Published:2016

Uncovering the culture of ancient Mesopotamia

Wood, Alix.,


Mesopotamia -- The first city -- A royal cemetery -- Nineveh tablets -- Assyrian Ashur -- Nimrud -- Ancient Babylon -- The Eye Temple -- Persepolis -- Dead Sea scrolls -- Dura-Europos -- The Pilate Stone -- Parthian Hatra. Introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.
Date Published:2016

Mesopotamia -- The first city -- A royal cemetery -- Nineveh tablets -- Assyrian Ashur -- Nimrud -- Ancient Babylon -- The Eye Temple -- Persepolis -- Dead Sea scrolls -- Dura-Europos -- The Pilate Stone -- Parthian Hatra. Introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.

Date Published:2016