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"This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the desert. Useful tips tell you how to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm at night, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in a desert for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the desert."--
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"This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the arctic and antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions."--
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Developing a drug addiction is a dangerous, harmful, and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be addicted to drugs through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of drug addiction in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration.
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"This book follows the 'It Happened to Me' fictional journals of different young people who have become homeless. These stories from survivors explain what it is like to be homeless and how it happened to them. The stories and information in this book can support people who are homeless and help everyone better understand what it is like to be in this situation."--
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Bearport Publishing
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[2023]
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"Meet a new hedgehog friend in the kitchen! A fruit smoothie and wormy plate (don't worry-it's just pasta) inspired by your animal chef's diet make for tasty treats. Cute cookies and delightful dinner rolls shaped like your spiny sous chef look almost too cute to eat. Helpful tips from chef Hedgehog make cooking easy, and a feature with more information about hedgehogs helps young readers learn all about the creatures. It's time to get cooking with...
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Bearport Publishing
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2023
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When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own—and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!
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In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story follows Toni and her family who flee their home in Paradise and must move to Sacramento afterward, where they attempt to rebuild their lives. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different ways wildfires start and spread, this narrative tells a story...
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Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer, and research to find cures owes much to the microscope and the study of cells. This detailed book looks at how, over time, this much-feared group of diseases has become more understood, more treatable with advanced technology, and ultimately more curable.
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Earth is under threat.
Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones-it's time to take eco action! Readers will discover how environmental action is protecting our natural world and how organizations everywhere are taking action to help protect our planet. Readers will also learn how they too can take eco action and help save planet Earth.
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In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami victims, this fictional story follows Aditya and his mother who survived the tsunami on the island of Sumatra, but have no home to return to and must rely on the help of charity workers. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes tsunamis, this...
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Earth is under threat.
Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones-it's time to take eco action! Readers will discover how green science is making our food farming and manufacturing more Earth-friendly and how organizations everywhere are taking action to help protect our planet. Readers will also learn how they too can take eco action and help save...
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Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it?
This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped.
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When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime-and stop the criminal before they strike again.
This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest science and technology is transforming the world of murder investigation and is key when tracking a killer. True-crime stories that reveal real homicide crimes, and how they were solved, give readers fascinating insight into the dark world of crime investigation....
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What makes people commit crimes, and how do you unlock a criminal mind?
In this fascinating exploration of crime science, readers will discover how crime investigators use science to profile criminals and understand-and ultimately stop-their crimes. Readers will be fascinated by true-crime stories and real-life cases that reveal more about the mysterious minds of criminals.
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Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler...