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Understanding Natural Disasters (BrightPoint Press)

Understanding Natural Disasters teaches readers about nature's most destructive phenomena. The books in this series explain what causes natural disasters, how they affect communities, and how people can defend against them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Unicycle Dad

Sarah knows her unicycle-riding dad is special--even as Sarah cooks, takes care of her brother, and does homework on her own. When her dad finally graduates from high school, gets a second job, and eventually lands a promotion, Sarah realizes there's so much more that's special about him. Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household. Raised by a single, teenage father in poverty, author Sarah Hovorka grew up in a family structure lived by many but seldom represented in children's books. Illustrator Alicia Schwab captures the story with warm, expressive art.

Unique Animals of North America (Butter Tarts)  

Meet some of the fascinating animals only found in North America. Each book introduces readers to the animalÎs life, habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviours. Readers will explore what helps each animal survive in its natural habitat and the changes it goes through as it completes a life cycle. Colourful photos, maps, and infographics aid readers in learning more about the animals living on their continent.

Unofficial Guides Junior (21st Century Skills Innovation Library)

The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously popular Minecraft™, Fortnite, Roblox, and Pokémon GO programs for younger readers. This collection, covering topics across the games in a clear and concise way, is perfect for the younger hands-on techie.

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Vintage Rose Mysteries

In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at the Vintage Rose Antique Shop. When they take these objects home, strange things begin to happen. Does the family who inherited the store have an active imagination? Or is the store really haunted? Each story is a tale about a specific relic found at the store. Stories will appeal to the most reluctant reader who enjoys the mysterious and somewhat creepy.

Vital to Earth! Keystone Species Explained

Just one furry otter or buzzing bee makes a big impact. Keystone species are vital to the survival of entire ecosystems. But they are facing mounting threats due to climate change. Explore the ways these important species keep other life going, what their loss may mean for the planet, and what people are doing to try and protect them for the future.

Vroom Town Vehicles  

Vroom Town is a special place for all kinds of vehicles live. Cody is a little car who lives in Vroom Town. More than anything, Cody wants to drive fast like a race car. His mom, dad, and friends think it's dangerous. What happens when Cody drives too fast? Louie is a little truck who lives in Vroom Town. Louie wants to prove he's a big truck and explore the forest alone. His mom, sisters, and friend tell him not to. What happens when Louie goes off on his own? Hannah is a little sports car who lives in Vroom Town. Hannah likes to think only of herself and not help others. Her mom and brothers tell her to be nicer. What happens when Hannah is asked for help? Marta is a little scooter who lives in Vroom Town. Marta likes to have fun but doesn't like to get messy. Her friends all want her to come along to the dirt bike race. What happens when Marta joins her friends? These beginning chapter books with limited sentences on each page and engaging colourful Illustrations the next step for

Vroom Town Vehicles - Level 2 (Shell)  

Vroom Town is a special place for all kinds of vehicles live. Cody is a little car who lives in Vroom Town. More than anything, Cody wants to drive fast like a race car. His mom, dad, and friends think it's dangerous. What happens when Cody drives too fast? These beginning chapter books with limited sentences on each page and engaging colourful illustrations the next step for beginning readers who are ready to take their reading to another level.

Vroom Town Vehicles (Shell)  

Vroom Town is a special place for all kinds of vehicles live. Cody is a little car who lives in Vroom Town. More than anything, Cody wants to drive fast like a race car. His mom, dad, and friends think it's dangerous. What happens when Cody drives too fast? These beginning chapter books with limited sentences on each page and engaging colourful Illustrations the next step for beginning readers who are ready to take their reading to another level.