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Routes of Cross-Cultural Exchange

Trade between cultures has always been more than a simple exchange of goods and currencies: cross-cultural trade facilitates the spread of ideas that change the world. Routes of Cross-Cultural Exchange traces the formation of trade routes, profiles the explorers and innovators who made trade possible, and examines the widespread effects of major trade networks. Titles in the series demonstrate the economic, social, and technological implications of trade across cultures.

Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis

As the planet's population explodes, so does the demand for water. About one out of every nine people in the world does not have access to safe drinking water, while one out of every five—almost 1.5 billion humans—lives in a region where water demand is outstripping supply. Fresh water resources are dwindling due to climate change and droughts, pollution, overconsumption, and privatization. Can governments, businesses, and individuals work together to clean up and protect Earth's water resourc

Running on Empty: Sleeplessness in American Teens

Nearly half of young adults fail to get the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep a night they need, and nearly a third have fallen asleep in school due to insufficient sleep. Lack of quality sleep impacts stress levels, academic performance, and physical and mental health, and in severe cases, it can even lead to death. Readers will learn how to get more and better sleep, as well as why sleep is vital to their well-being. Running on Empty: Sleeplessness in American Teens takes a much-needed s

Ruptured Sky, The: War of 1812  

The Ruptured Sky tells the story of First Nations involvement in the War of 1812. Without their First Nations allies, British troops and Canadian militia would not have won key battles and the U.S.©Canada border might not exist. Canada might not have become an independent nation. First Nations peoples remained conflicted about whom to support since longstanding allegiances existed with both the British and Americans. This became a divisive issue. Individuals such as Tecumseh, John Norton, Joseph

Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story

This narrative nonfiction book tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's miraculous survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath.

Sasquatch

Sasquatch takes a fresh look at the various man-apes that are reported to exist in North America, South America, Australia, the Himalayas and Central Asia. It examines historic sightings as well as more recent ones – and poses the crucial question: are they really out there?

Sasquatch Hunters

Twelve-year-old Jake Nelson and his mom, a former Disney Princess, have recently moved from Orlando, Florida, to his grandfather's home in Washington State. Shorter than the average sixth grader, Jake finds it difficult to fit in at his new school, Hawthorne Elementary, especially after making an enemy of one of the most popular boys on the very first day. Not to mention, Jake's hobby is a little unusual: He's a Sasquatch hunter.

Saturday Night Live

NBC’s Saturday Night Live is one of the most popular—and influential—North American television shows in history. This entertaining title examines the show's history, its iconic characters and sketches, and the way it satirizes, parodies, and shapes North American culture.

Say Something: 10th Anniversary Edition

The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take some steps on her own to help another kid? Could it be as simple as sitting on the bus with the girl no one has befriended (and discovering that she has a great sense of humor)? Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at sc