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Super Female Scientists

At a time when women in scientific professions were rare, a few talented individuals managed to rise to the top of their fields. Despite battling discrimination and other gender-related setbacks, these scientists made lasting contributions in marine biology, pediatric medicine, computer science, engineering, and space science. This illuminating and inspiring set focuses on lesser-known women whose work pushed the boundaries of what was possible during the twentieth century. Although female scien

Superstars of Hip-Hop

This high-interest, low-reading-level series tells the stories of some of the leading figures in the hip-hop movement. Engaging and often inspiring biographies of rapper celebrities are combined with exciting full-colour photographs of the personalities at different stages of their lives. A general overview of the roots, rise, and current status of hip-hop is given.

Superstars of Professional Football

Surf Mules

All Logan wants from the future is sun, good surf, and his friends, but reality looks a lot less pleasant. Maybe just one cross-country run for the local marijuana dealer can change his fortunes.

Surfacing

Sixteen-year-olds Zoe and Balt have lived in a mysterious underground research institute all their lives. Now they must escape and find their way to the surface in order to learn once and for all the truth the institute and the fate of the human race. But are they ready to learn the truth about themselves?

Surrender Your Sons

Connor Major’s summer break is turning into a nightmare. His SAT scores bombed, the old man he delivers meals to died, and when he came out to his religious zealot mother, she had him kidnapped and shipped off to a secluded island. His final destination: Nightlight Ministries, a conversion therapy camp that will be his new home until he "changes." But Connor’s troubles are only beginning. At Nightlight, everyone has something to hide-from the campers to the "converted" staff and cagey camp direc

Surviving Terror: True Teen Stories from Around the World

Worldwide, there are more than ten thousand terrorist attacks per year, resulting in death, injury, and destruction. However, the voices of those affected are often lost in a swirl of statistics. This compelling series places teens' stories at the fore through primary sources and accounts from young people who have suffered at the hands of organizations like ISIS, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and drug cartels. Teens' stories of the recruitment efforts of those groups also explain how terrorism spread

Survivors: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Circumstances

Swashbuckling Scoundrels: Pirates in Fact and Fiction

Since ancient times, real-world pirates have committed robbery on the high seas. This book examines pirates through history--from ancient accounts of pirates controlling the Mediterranean to modern-day reports from Somalia and Malaysia. Readers meet famous leaders, such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, as well as lesser known figures, such as the female pirates Grace O'Malley of Ireland and Ching Shih of China. After getting to know these real-life characters, readers will discover pirates throug

Systems of Government

Systems of Government gives a thorough overview of the major forms of government present in the world today. Looking through a historical lens, it explores the creation and growth of each system. Quotes and detailed captions give a deeper understanding of government ideology, while political questions challenge the reader to apply their own thoughts.