Diane Bailey
41) Suzanne Collins
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In her trilogy of The Hunger Games, Collins imagined a society where children are forced to train as warriors and then fight each other to the death in a gruesome annual tradition. Her stories teach her readers about the complexities of war, and make comments on modern society. Dystopian novels are not new to young readers, and this book introduces you to Collins's inspirations and sources.
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You can just look out your window to discover nature . . . but why not go further? Inside, find out lots of ways you can take a closer look at the natural world around you. Find out how to be a nature detective and find signs of animals. Learn how to take amazing images of the landscape. Plus check out great gear that will help you in your nature quest. Put down the screen! Turn off the TV! Unplug . . . and experience the joy of THE GREAT OUTDOORS!...
47) Skydiving
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"You want intense? How about leaping out of an airplane? Don't worry, there are parachutes! Skydiving is more than just a fast way to the ground. Skydivers perform amazing gymnastics as they soar through the air. Find out how skydiving became a sport, learn about the gear skydivers use, and experience the thrill of free fall." --cover.
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Who hasn't been to an Italian restaurant? Few nationalities celebrate and share their food traditions more than people from Italy. Inside, read how immigration to America and other nations spurred the now-worldwide popularity of Italian food. Also, find out how Italian immigrant families continue to use the table as their community gathering place. No matter where they come from, people living together have a long history of sharing meals, eating...
50) Mountain biking
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Whether youre pounding down a forest trail or cruising through a flowery meadow, mountain biking is an awesome way to see nature . . . and exercise! Inside, find out more about this fun sport, including what sort of bikes to ride, great places to hit the trails, and riding techniques from the experts. Strap on your helmet and aim your bike into the wild! Put down the screen! Turn off the TV! Unplug . . . and experience the joy of THE GREAT OUTDOORS!...
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People have lived above teh Arctic Circle for thousands of years. They learned to adapt to the harsh environment, hunting, fishing and surviving. But their survival has never been more tested than by the advance of civilization into their pristine wilderness.
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Change people's lives for the better with . . . BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS! Give the gift of sight! Create ways for people to walk for the first time! Design machines that can make hearts keep pumping! These talented experts use science and technology to improve lives. It takes engineering and a little imagination, but the experts in this book are working hard at the frontiers of science. Every book in the SCIENTISTS IN ACTION! series takes you on a journey...
55) Atlanta
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Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta? Or that Inman Park, dating back to 1890, is Atlanta's oldest neighborhood? Did you know that Stone Mountain is actually a monadnock? From the Olympic games to the World of Coca-Cola, Super Cities!: Atlanta covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Explore Little Five Points, and join in the fun at...
56) Cholera
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Recounts the history and effects of cholera outbreaks, describes how the disease spreads, and offers information about treatments and threats in the modern world.
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What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen...
58) The plague
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Recounts the history and effects of the bubonic plague, describes how the disease spread, and offers information about treatment and prevention in the modern world.