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Women Who Changed History

Although a vast majority of the most famous figures throughout history have been men, there have also been many women, as far back as ancient times, who have held power and made an extraordinary impact on the world. This series profiles six women who defied conventionÑwhether by ruling their country, leading a military campaign, or tackling social injustice. Their actions shaped their communities and societies, from ancient Egypt to medieval France to the antebellum American South, and their sto

Women Who Won't Be Silenced: The Stories of Strong Women

Throughout the past and present, many have tried to silence women's voices. However, courageous women have refused to be silenced, and they have become role models whose stories have inspired people around the world. With the rise of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, the words of these women have become rallying cries for change. Readers are introduced to the stories of some of these brave, bold women, from Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon to Malala Yousafzai and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Words and Their Meanings

Anna O'Mally is a born writer—gifted, perceptive, headed for the stars. Or she was, until the tragic death of her uncle Joe. He was barely older than Anna herself, and she worshipped the ground he walked on. Best of all, Anna got to live in the glow of knowing that she was the most important person in his world, too. Anna has promised everyone—her shrink, her parents, her best friend—that Joe's one-year ôdeadaversaryö will be the end of her period of mourning. But when a strange note suggests th

World at Risk

Like Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth, this series starts with statistics and builds towards suggesting real and achievable solutions in mankind’s fight to save the planet. With the populations of India and China growing rapidly, we face an urgent requirement to implement clean technology and smart leadership. This series explores the opportunities and dangers, as well as the pros and cons on the issues that are at the center of the world-at-risk debate.

World At Risk  

World Commodities

This series looks at the basic resources and agricultural products traded as commodities in the global marketplace. It includes introductions to basic economic concepts and principles– such as markets and price indexes – show trends in world prices of commodities, explores the reasons for changes in world prices, and looks at current and future issues.

World Economy Explained

World Economy Explained  

With economy in the daily news daily, this timely series will help teens understand more than just dollars and cents. Banking, credit, the stock market, and trade at the global level are explained with clear text. First-hand accounts of people bring these global issues down to a personal level. Discussion points throughout the books inspire critical thinking to help readers grasp the complex world of economics.

World Heritage

The World Heritage series introduces 78 of the 878 World Heritage sites. Each book focuses on one or more of the ten criteria used to select sites, including important ecosystems, human masterpieces, and living traditions, events or ideas. Each site is profiled over two pages, focusing on the site’s heritage value and issues of protection.

World History

The study of history is much more than memorizing names and dates. It's the exploration of exciting stories of discovery, adventure, and conflict that shaped the world we live in today. Readers uncover these stories as they learn about a variety of historical events and eras. Through well-researched main texts, detailed Side Bars, primary source images, and comprehensive timelines, they gain a deeper understanding of the causes and effects of major historical moments, including World War I, the