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Great Cities of the World (12SL)  

The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events.

Great Expeditions  

From the bottom of the ocean to the surface of the moon, humankind has explored almost every corner of our world. This series introduces readers to some of the boldest expeditionary forces in recent history, providing biographical details about the expeditions’ famous participants, outlining the important discoveries or achievements that were made, and relating how their exploits changed the world.

Great Explorers (Crabtree Crown)  

LetÎs learn about famous explorers from American history and the significant roles they played in shaping the United States. Engaging text and full-color photographs and fact boxes capture readersÎ interest. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Great Jobs  

What makes a great job? It can be different things for different people. To some, a great job is one that offers deeply satisfying work. To others, a great job is one that pays well. To still others, a great job inspires creativity. Or maybe a great job does all of those things-and more. Teens who are contemplating their career choices will find useful descriptions, essential facts, and valuable advice in this easy-to-use series. Great Jobs introduces readers to a variety of jobs within a given

Great Leaders and Events  

Kids will learn about the lives of famous historical figures and famous events in history through compelling stories paired with fresh illustrated images, timelines, and fact boxes. The theme of "American Leaders" connects these titles, where the lives of some of the greatest American heroes are recounted by award-winning authors.

Great Leopard Rescue, The: Saving the Amur Leopards  

Amur leopards were on the brink of extinction, with only thirty left in the wild in 2007. In 2012 an area of the leopards' habitat in eastern Russia was set aside as a protected national park. But scientists needed to help the wild population grow. How could they introduce new Amur leopards with the skills to survive in the wild? And how could they protect the existing cats from disease and other threats? Find out how innovative scientists, new camera technology, government leadership, and commu

Great Moments in Media  

Great Moments in Media investigates the greatest moments in the history of media. Each book uncovers 12 great moments in the history of television, radio, newspaper, or the Internet. Discover how each became a powerful way to share information. Learn about key players and events that became great moments in media.

Great Monkey Rescue, The: Saving the Golden Lion Tamarins  

Wild golden lion tamarins live only in Brazil's Atlantic Coastal Forest. When deforestation brought the red-furred species close to extinction, scientists had to take action. But tamarins in zoos weren't breeding. How could scientists get that to change? Then, how could they get tamarins that were born in captivity to survive when introduced to a wild habitat? And once the population was growing, how could scientists connect the limited patches of protected forest to create a habitat large enoug

Great Names  

Great North Woods, The  

In the northeastern region known as the Great North Woods, day dawns with quivering aspens, waters teem with life, forests prowl with predators, and nature is celebrated in rhyme.