Focusing on the inspiring life of Viola Desmond, this illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers draws from interviews with her sister, Wanda Robson. It highlights Desmond's significant contributions to civil rights, illustrating her courage and resilience in the face of racial discrimination. Through engaging visuals and personal anecdotes, the narrative emphasizes themes of justice and empowerment, making it an important educational resource for young readers.
Exploring the history and science of lab-grown meat, this book delves into innovative ideas and applications being researched by scientists. It includes informative sidebars and a "How It Works" feature to enhance understanding, along with a comprehensive table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, and an index. Additional resources further engage readers, making it an educational journey into the future of food technology.
Exploring the history and science of streaming, this book delves into contemporary ideas and applications being developed by scientists. It features informative sidebars and a special "How It Works" section, enhancing the learning experience. Readers will find a comprehensive table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, an index, and additional resources to deepen their understanding of the subject.
This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how future fuels could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
"Describes how farming practices harm the environment, current farming problems, and possible solutions for improving farming in the future. Includes a "That's Amazing!" feature"--