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Thirteen-year-old Satoshi Matsumoto spent the last three years living in Atlanta where he was the star of his middle-school baseball team-a slugger with pro potential, according to his coach. Now that his father's work in the US has come to an end, he's moved back to his hometown in rural Japan. Living abroad has changed him, and now his old friends in Japan are suspicious of his new foreign ways. Even worse, his childhood foe Shintaro, whose dad has ties to gangsters, is in his homeroom. After
Hip-Hop. Rock. R&B. Today’s music covers a wide spectrum of styles to suit the taste of every listener. In this series, readers will learn about how these various types of music developed, and in the process, get to know all the musical legends and top hits through the years. With "behind the scenes" secrets and playlists to support the text, this entertaining series is for amateurs, fans and collectors.
Each story covers a semester and focuses on one of the three main characters, with swirling subplots involving the other girls. These best friends are determined to make the most of high school. And not get swallowed up.
After World War II, the United States experienced major changes that affected nearly every aspect of life. This informative series explores several of the most compelling events from the postwar era, highlighting the perspectives and motivations of the people involved.
Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious matching wristbands. And when they bump the bands together, they summon an outer-space superhero. Meet Trinn Cyclo, the Omega Knight! It's a weird afternoon. But as Kaz, Truly, and the rest of Oregon become targets of alien invaders Maximo Skulldigg and the Galactic Horde, they'll need all the help they can get!
Peter, Grace, Tommy, and Naya and Jack the dog put their coding skills on display in a number of unique situations, including a mission to find a ""missing"" programmer, the creation of an anatomy-related video game, a thrilling ""battle bot"" competition, and more. The volumes in this set will give young readers a comprehensive understanding of essential coding concepts and pull them in with vibrant colour illustrations, humorous storylines, relatable characters, and useful life lessons.
Social media has been used to turn average teens into celebrities, shake financial markets, and drive the masses into the streets in protest. It has also been blamed for increasing addictive behaviour, spreading lies, and lowering the self-esteem of users. This book brings together academic research, personal stories, and current events to explore the power of social media in today’s world.
Students in today's world are barraged with news about our future energy needs. What does going green, energy independence, or alternative energy really mean? This imortant series helpsstudennts understand the pros and cons of existing and emerging energy sources, giving students a better understanding of the debate over our energy strategies.
Explore the power of medicine through the true stories of people who lived through injuries and diseases that impact one part of the body. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle explains how doctors use the latest medical breakthroughs to repair the damage and prepare patients for the journey back to health. Amazing photographs and real-life personal storeis present the body's anatomy in a fresh new way.
Every dragon slayer owes the Oil Watch a period of service, and young Owen was no exception. What made him different was that he did not enlist alone. His two closest friends stood with him shoulder to shoulder. Steeled by success and hope, the three were confident in their plan. But the arc of history is long and hardened by dragon fire. Try as they might, Owen and his friends could not twist it to their will. Not all the way. Not all together.