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Misinformation and disinformation both describe misleading or false information--one is spread unintentionally and the other is shared on purpose. Censorship involves suppressing certain information. All three significantly impact how people interpret issues and events. This important title examines the different ways of, and reasons for, controlling information, and how to build information literacy. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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The world came to a halt in 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action, adapting their strategies as the pandemic evolved and changed. It also explores historical pandemic responses, the problems and challenges related to carrying out pandemic strategies, and how we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the future. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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Cuba, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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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....
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Learn about the brave people who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents faced by police give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.
7) Motocross
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Motocross can take place wherever there is lots of space and plenty of dirt. Along with
racing, motocross events feature stunning tricks and gravity-defying jumps. Learn more
about one of the world's most daring sports and the athletes who take part in it in
Motocross, part of the Extreme Adrenaline series.
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From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations. Special attention is given to the skills and education required to do these specialized, often secretive, jobs. Real life stories in this book about the diverse careers in special operations will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you.
11) Focus on Ghana
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Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
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The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around the world spent 10 percent or more of their household budgets on health care and a further 100 million were pushed into extreme poverty in order to pay for...
13) COVID-19
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In November 2019, COVID-19 started spreading through the city of Wuhan, China. By March 2020, the first outbreak of the virus had turned into a pandemic. Find out more in COVID-19, one of the titles in the International Outbreaks series.
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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...
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Introduces readers to rain forests and important animals that live there. Learn how rain forests benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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Introduces readers to mountains and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how mountains benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan and her family who are rescued from the roof of their home in Xingtai. After leaving a shelter, they have no other option than to return home to rebuild without enough food, power, or a way to communicate. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different...
18) Influenza
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Influenza is also commonly called the flu. It is a common respiratory illness that may attack a person's throat, nose, and lungs. Find out more in Influenza, one of the titles in the International Outbreaks series.
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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.
20) #MeToo Movement
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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.