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With sea-levels rising, and the land deforested, over-mined, and affected by bushfires and droughtÑTasmania is increasingly marooned, its people abandoned. Nyx's father wants them to leave while they still can, but for Nyx, West Hobart is all she's ever known and where her mother is buried. She seeks solace in the single surviving tree near her homeÑan 80-foot pine that has defied all odds. Bea, too, finds solace in the tree, and facing a move to the mainland herself, leaves a despairing note, w
Major Battles in US History gives readers an up-close look at key battles throughout the history of the country. Each book offers engaging anecdotes from the battle before expanding to cover the battle's historical context, decisive moments, and lasting impacts. Without overwhelming readers, these books offer insightful windows into the battles and wars that have shaped the world.
Earthquakes, storms, and other disasters can cause massive damage that lasts for months or even years. This series explores the causes and aftermath of eight devastating disasters, as well as how areas are working to recover. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
This series introduces readers to some major league sports, covering exciting moments, top competitors, and the history of each sport. Each title features informative side bars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
The best of the best! This series introduces readers to five major league sports, covering exciting moments, top competitors, and the history of each sport. Each title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Young readers can jump into the world of professional sports with this exciting series. Titles explore the history, rules, and seasons of major professional sports in an easy-to-read format. Are you ready to play in the big leagues?
From winning the championship ring to hoisting the Stanley Cup, sports teams give fans plenty to celebrate. This action-packed series showcases eight of the world’s biggest sports events, describing their history and growth, the path teams and athletes take to reach them, and some of their most exciting moments.
If you were a kid, could you make enough money to save up for that treasured skateboard or digital music player? The kids in these true-to-life stories learn through trial and error--and a few humorous mistakes--what it takes to make a successful business. This series has readers adding up the money they make and subtracting expenses. Sure to inform and inspire young entrepreneurs!
Roscoe has his campfire going and is toasting the most perfect marshmalllow. He slides it onto a graham cracker, adds a chocolate square, and sandwiches it with another graham--the most perfect s'more--when Grizzly Bear shows up. Roscoe welcomes Grizzly--and bear after bear!--to his gooey forest feast keeping hungry (and grumbly) guests content by sharing s'more after s'more. What to do but make s'more?!
Rhythmic text gently instructs readers on how to be in communion with one another and with the natural world, kindling an appreciation for the beauty and wonders that surround all of us.