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The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice
By Duopress Labs. 2022
A Is for Ally, Advocate, Anti-Racist, Ancestors, and Assembly Using simple explanations and appealing illustrations in a familiar A-to-Z format, The Young…
Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice will teach kids the new vocabulary of change. Vetted by an anti-bias, anti-racism educator, this essential new resource is packed with easily understandable definitions of timely concepts. Each beautifully designed spread represents a letter and provides concise, age-appropriate definitions for 10 or more terms, with subject matter spanning issues like racial justice, climate change, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, income disparity, voter engagement, and immigration. In addition to information, the pages are also full of inspiration: Bite-sized bios accompany key terms, illuminating the stories of justice advocates who got involved with a cause at a young age. Infographics and sidebars bring complementary concepts to life. And with the rich resource section in the back, kids can read more about how to take action on the cause that&’s meaningful to them. Read on, and let&’s work together for a more equal world for all. Featuring: Audrey Faye Hendricks (arrest) Claudette Colvin (boycott) Iqbal Masih (child labor) Greta Thunberg (climate justice) Malala Yousafzai (education) Mari Copeny (environmental racism) Parkland Survivors (gun control) Ruby Bridges (integration) Frederick Douglass (literacy) John Lewis (nonviolence) Clara Lemlich (organize) Marley Dias (representation) Dolores Huerta (strike) Jazz Jennings (transition) Autumn Peltier (water protector)Forensic Chemistry (Essentials Of Forensic Science Ser.)
By Suzanne Bell. 2022
Forensic Chemistry, Third Edition, the new edition of this ground-breaking book, continues to serve as the leading forensic chemistry text…
on the market. Fully updated, this edition describes the latest advances in current forensic chemistry analysis and practice. New and expanded coverage includes rapid advances in forensic mass spectrometry, NMR, and novel psychoactive substances (NPSs). Topics related to seized drug analysis, toxicology, combustion and fire investigation, explosives, and firearms discharge residue are described and illustrated with case studies. The role of statistics, quality assurance/quality control, uncertainty, and metrology are integrated into all topics. More pharmacological and toxicokinetic calculations are presented and discussed. Hundreds of color figures, along with graphs, illustrations, worked example problems, and case descriptions are used to show how analytical chemistry is applied to forensic practice. Topics covered offer students insight into the legal context in which forensic chemistry is conducted and introduces them to the sample types and sample matrices encountered in forensic laboratories.The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals
By Sami Bayly. 2020
Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly…
venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil.The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii?But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures.From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders (Atlas Obscura)
By Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, Ella Morton. 2016
It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of…
the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to mention the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, Turkmenistan's 40-year hole of fire called the Gates of Hell, a graveyard for decommissioned ships on the coast of Bangladesh, eccentric bone museums in Italy, or a weather-forecasting invention that was powered by leeches, still on display in Devon, England. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton, ATLAS OBSCURA revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvelous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer. Anyone can be a tourist. ATLAS OBSCURA is for the explorer.Uncle John's The Enchanted Toilet Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!: Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! (For Kids Only)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2012
This legendary addition to the wildly successful For Kids Only! series is chock full of the fun facts and eye-popping…
illustrations that kids have come to love, but this time we've added something new: fractured fairy tales . . . in graphic-novel style! They're brought to life in full color by some of today's best children's book illustrators. But wait, there's more! The Enchanted Toilet also has a whole bunch of mystical activities--including crafts, recipes, poems, jokes, tongue twisters, and a few magical experiments. All you have to do is wave your magic wand and click your heels together three times. You'll be enchanted by . . .Fantastic facts!- Real-life princesses (including one with a tattoo!)- Ninja: secrets of the invisible warriors- Where there be dragons- The human magnet and other dark wizards- The real-life HogwartsEnchanting activities!- How to make a wand- Using treats to catch a leprechaun- Transforming metals with alchemy- Sir Uncle John's "Guide to Training Your Dragon"Twisted tales!- "The Cockroach, the Mouse, and the Cricket"- "The Fairy Hedgehog"- "Ali Baba and the Forty Steves"- And a brand new King Arthur legend that involves...an enchanted toilet! And much, much more! Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.Frightlopedia: An Encyclopedia of Everything Scary, Creepy, and Spine-Chilling, from Arachnids to Zombies
By Julie Winterbottom. 2016
Here’s the book for kids who love scary stuff, whether it’s telling ghost stories around a campfire, discovering the origins…
of various vampires, monsters, and witches, or reading creepy tales under the covers with a flashlight. Combining fact, fiction, and hands-on activities, Frightlopedia is an illustrated A-Z collection of some of the world’s most frightening places, scariest stories, and gruesomest creatures, both real and imagined. Discover Borneo’s Gomantong Cave, where literally millions of bats, cockroaches, spiders, and rats coexist—in pitch darkness. Learn about mythical creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm—and scarily real ones like killer bees, which were accidentally created by scientists in the 1950s. Visit New Orleans’s Beauregard-Keyes house, where Civil War soldiers are said to still clash in the front hall. Plus ghost stories from around the world, a cross-cultural study of vampires, and how to transform into a zombie with makeup. Each entry includes a “Fright Meter” measurement from 1 to 3, because while being scared is fun, everyone has their limit. A 2017 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers.Oh, Yikes!: History's Grossest, Wackiest Moments
By Joy Masoff. 2006
Gross is back and viler than ever! From the author of Oh, Yuck! the perennial bestseller about science with over…
610,000 copies in print, comes OH, YIKES!, an illustrated encyclopedia of history’s messiest, dumbest, grossest, wackiest, and weirdest moments. If kids think pus and gas are fun, wait until they hear the lowdown on the real Dracula, samurai, gladiators, guillotines and vomitoriums, pirates, Vikings, witch trials, and the world’s poxiest plagues. Impeccably researched, deliciously wry, and subversively educational (check out the toilet-paper timeline), OH, YIKES! covers people, events, institutions, and really bad ideas, alphabetically from April Fool’s Day to zany Zoos. Here are the Aztecs, sacrificing 250,000 people a year for the gods—and for food. Fearsome Attila the Hun, scourge of the steppes whose spinning eyes terrified his friends and whose mastery of horses terrorized his enemies (how does someone so evil die? Nosebleed!). Saur, the 11th-century dog-king of Norway (and not too bad as kings go). Henry VIII and his marital problems, the story of the Abominable Snowman and the Loch Ness Monster, why sailors in the old days preferred eating in the dark (hint: you can’t see what’s crawling in your food), and the answer to the question, “How did knights in armor go to the bathroom?” Topped off with hundreds of illustrations and photographs along with hands-on activities that bring the past to life, OH, YIKES! puts the juice in history in a way that makes it irresistible.Totally Epic, True and Wacky Soccer Facts and Stories
By Puck, Jon Stollberg. 2017
Get your cleats ready; this is going to be an epic game! Soccer is full of stories about the great…
players and the amazing GOOOOOOOOOOALS. But soccer also has a wild side, and tons of wacky stuff happens week after week. Some of the stories in this book are weird, a bit odd, and definitely on the crazy side. Others are about amazing (and not so amazing) records and those passionate fans in the stadiums. In all, these are the totally epic, true, and wacky soccer facts and stories that every fan should know. So, start dribbling and be ready for an epic run to the goal!Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition (For Kids Only #2)
By Bathroom Readers' Institute. 2014
Collect your very own copy of this Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only with all-new illustrations! The shocking truth…
is that Uncle John's For Kids Only! books are nearly as popular as the big editions-and Electrifying is so awesome it'll make kids' hair stand on end. Illustrated and easy to read, this book is full of fascinating articles, fun games, forgotten history, silly science, myths and legends, jokes, weird sports, and more. And at the bottom of each page-288 in all-are Uncle John's famous "running feet" facts, like this one: Bald eagle nests can weigh up to two tons-more than a compact car. What else is in here? Lots of great short stories! For example:-The mysterious goings-on in the Bermuda Triangle-How not to get struck by lightning-The history of the @ sign-Test your phobia IQ-Real-life X-men-Royal slobs-Decoding Harry Potter-Flying octopi at pro hockey games-Newspaper kids from a century ago who went on strike...and won...And much, much more!Testimonials: "The Bathroom Readers are the most interesting and coolest things around..." Jennifer S."I'm not big into reading long and boring books. Ever since I have discovered your book, I cannot put it down! It's perfect for people like me!" Raelyn H., ageThe Unofficial Harry Potter Vocabulary Builder
By Sayre Van Young. 2009
ENJOY EVERY WORD OF HARRY'S ADVENTURELEARN 1,000s OF NEW VOCABULARY WORDSThe Harry Potter series takes readers on the greatest literary…
adventure of all time. However, as young readers tear through the seven books, they encounter thousands of new words. What should they do when facing an unknown word? Skip over it and miss that bit of the story-and also pass up the opportunity to learn the word's meaning? This fun and handy reference offers a better solution. It allows readers ages 8 - 14 to quickly find clear and accurate definitions of the more advanced English language vocabulary used in the Harry Potter series.The Unofficial Harry Potter Vocabulary Builder includes: Over 3,000 easy-to-understand definitions Entertaining sample sentences for every word Pronunciation key plus notes on usage 60 fun and wizardly illustrations Page reference in a Harry Potter book for each wordIncludes words from all seven books-Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and Deathly HallowsImportant note to readers: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication. No endorsement or sponsorship by or affiliation with J. K. Rowling, her publishers or other copyright and trademark holders is claimed or suggested.Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children
By Simon Schuster. 2009
The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their…
writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the English language. With over 800 main entries and 5,000 synonyms, the Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children helps young writers make correct word choices and avoid repetition. It stimulates children's creativity and gives them a new understanding of the complex resources of language. SOME SIMON & SCHUSTER THESAURUS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS: More than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms; Entries that give parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences; Easy-to-use cross-references; A complete index of all the synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and idioms; Special word banks that contain additional word choices; Unique word alerts that warn of possible problems in grammar or word use; Common phrases and idioms; Synonyms that include definitions and one or more example sentences.The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents)
By Gina Misiroglu. 2010
As a launching pad for inquisitive young minds and a life raft for parents at wits end, this collection addresses…
a critical part of being a kid: asking questions. A wide variety of questions are answered, such as Is there life on Mars? Do rivers ever dry up? Why are there wars? Is there such a thing as a funny bone? What is DNA? Having this nearby will equip every parent for those difficult, absurd, or sometimes funny questions from their kids.I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know
By Steve Martin, Mike Goldsmith, Marianne Taylor. 2011
An Apple a Day Keeps the Low Marks Away! Have you ever been excited to find out you knew something…
the other kids in your class didn't? Then just think about how you would feel if you knew hundreds of fascinating tidbits-on everything from art, literature, and history to geography, science, and math-from just one quick-and-easy read crammed with fun and cool stuff you shouldn't have to wait to find out about. With I Wish I Knew That you will speed through science, whiz through history, and take a dip into the classic Greek and Roman myths in no time at all. Inside, learn all about... * Classic Reads: A guide to classic children's literature such as Call of The Wild, Anne of Green Gables, The Wind in The Willows, Little Women and Shakespeare. * How Land is Shaped and Changed: Erosion, Glaciers, Volcanoes and the world's tallest mountain, largest sea, and longest river. * Math Stuff: Jump Into Geometry by learning that the three points of a triangle, whose angles always add up to 180º make measuring more precise. * Science at a Glance: The Periodic table which was invented by Dmitri Mendeleyev and beginners' Biology * History Stuff: Early explorers, important wars, all the Presidents and British Kings and Queens as well as the names of the countries and their capital cities. * Bonus sections include Poet's Corner, Brief History of Music, The World Of Art and Geological Time, In Brief With I Wish I Knew That you'll boost your general knowledge and jump to the head of the class!Minecraft: An Official Mojang Book
By Mojang Ab, The Offical Minecraft Team. 2016
An all-new official Minecraft™ guidebook full of tips to fend off mobs and withstand the wild!This official Minecraft™ book contains…
the collective knowledge of the Survivors: an underground group of Minecraft™ experts who have been around since the days of Alpha. You’re probably wondering why you’ve never heard of us. It’s because we’re THAT good. We’re experts at covert ops. Misdirection is our middle name. We’re invisible up until the exact moment we want you to see us. . . . Our successes are undeniably impressive: we’ve battled the Overworld mobs, dealt with enemy factions, and defeated the ender dragon multiple times. Study this book carefully and you just might manage to stay alive as long as we have. THE CHIEFTIME For Kids BIG Book of WHY CRAZY, COOL & OUTRAGEOUS (Time For Kids Big Books Of Why Ser.)
By Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine. 2012
TIME For Kids BIG Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous answers the questions that kids commonly ask and adults…
can rarely answer. Why are our eyes different colors? Why do we put candles on a birthday cake? Why do we high five our friends? Why do elephants have big ears?Packed with hundreds of new brain busting questions with easy to understand answers that made the first Big Book of Why a bestseller. The book is divided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why.TIME For Kids Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids. Kids will be desperate to shar what they've learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen!Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it…
is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. 350 frequently tested words every college graduate should know. Perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their vocabulary! Improve your reading comprehension, conversation, and GMAT test score. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. EXAMBUSTERS GMAT Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental GMAT review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice GMAT tests. Each GMAT study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the GMAT exam. From 300 to 500 questions and answers, each volume in the GMAT series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing GMAT flash cards is the first step toward more confident GMAT preparation and ultimately, higher GMAT exam scores!TIME for Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest!
By The Editors of TIME for Kids. 2013
Here's a trivia quiz for you: What are the five most popular names for dogs? Which five nations spend the…
most on chocolate per year? What are the five oldest baseball stadiums? Who were the five youngest Presidents? The answers to those questions-and dozens more-are found in the Time For Kids Top 5. Filled with fascinating trivia and kid-appealing lists, this book is based on Time For Kids' most popular feature: the TFK Top 5. And just as in the magazine version, the lists have amusing and colorful illustrations accompanied by information at a glance. Topics include animals, sports, technology, food, people, and entertainment. Each Top 5 list has guaranteed kid and parent appeal and is certain to surprise young readers who will refer to the book over and over.Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it…
is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. 350 words every well-educated person should know. While you may not hear them every day, they can show up on the PRAXIS 1/PPST test, and understanding them will boost your score. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. EXAMBUSTERS PRAXIS Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental PRAXIS review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice PRAXIS tests. Each PRAXIS study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the PRAXIS exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the PRAXIS series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing PRAXIS flash cards is the first step toward more confident PRAXIS preparation and ultimately, higher PRAXIS exam scores!Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it…
is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. 350 frequently tested PRAXIS 1/PPST words every college student should know. Perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their vocabulary! Improve your reading comprehension and conversation. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. EXAMBUSTERS PRAXIS Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental PRAXIS review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice PRAXIS tests. Each PRAXIS study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the PRAXIS exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the PRAXIS series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing PRAXIS flash cards is the first step toward more confident PRAXIS preparation and ultimately, higher PRAXIS exam scores!Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it…
is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. A unique collection of 380 essential Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes, each with up to ten derivative word examples and definitions. Interpret new words without a dictionary. You'll view language from an entirely new perspective, and raise your PRAXIS 1/PPST test score too! EXAMBUSTERS PRAXIS Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental PRAXIS review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice PRAXIS tests. Each PRAXIS study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the PRAXIS exam. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the PRAXIS series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing PRAXIS flash cards is the first step toward more confident PRAXIS preparation and ultimately, higher PRAXIS exam scores!