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4-6
Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America series.
Slavery may have officially ended in 1865, but as the authors clearly show in this hi-lo series entry, racism continued to be codified in this country's laws and institutions. After a contemporary example of the criminal justice system's blatantly unfair treatment of Black people, this overview traces the effects of policies and practices in employment, education, and voting laws that negatively affected African Americans--and that continue to have repercussions today. Plenty of sidebars and captioned photos reinforce concepts in the main text. A glossary and index are appended.
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4-6
War Technology series.
Alongside general discussion of these major modern wars, the series traces the development of warfare technology, from WWI-era tanks, ships, and guns to drones, PackBots, and cyberwarfare of today's War on Terror. Photographs, sidebars, and infographics add to the serviceable texts, which largely center on the series' core-standards-geared prompts and activities (scattered throughout and appended). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these War Technology titles: World War I Technology, Vietnam War Technology, World War II Technology, and War on Terror Technology.
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4-6
War Technology series.
Alongside general discussion of two American wars, the books examine how military technology evolved, from cumbersome and inefficient eighteenth-century artillery to the more advanced technology of the Civil War. Archival illustrations, sidebars, and infographics add to the serviceable texts, which largely center on the series' core-standards-geared prompts and activities (scattered throughout and appended). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these War Technology titles: American Revolution Technology and Civil War Technology.
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4-6
War Technology series.
Alongside general discussion of two American wars, the books examine how military technology evolved, from cumbersome and inefficient eighteenth-century artillery to the more advanced technology of the Civil War. Archival illustrations, sidebars, and infographics add to the serviceable texts, which largely center on the series' core-standards-geared prompts and activities (scattered throughout and appended). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these War Technology titles: American Revolution Technology and Civil War Technology.
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4-6
Exploring America's Regions series.
This pleasantly written and up-to-date series of guidebooks provides brief overviews of each titular U.S. region, followed by concise chapters on history, landmarks, wildlife, industry, and people and culture (including Native peoples). Features throughout the texts offer further resources, critical thinking questions, and engagement with primary source quotes. Photos and maps enhance the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring America's Regions titles: Exploring New England, Exploring the Mid-Atlantic, Exploring the Midwest, Exploring the Southwest, Exploring the South, and Exploring the West.
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4-6
Exploring America's Regions series.
This pleasantly written and up-to-date series of guidebooks provides brief overviews of each titular U.S. region, followed by concise chapters on history, landmarks, wildlife, industry, and people and culture (including Native peoples). Features throughout the texts offer further resources, critical thinking questions, and engagement with primary source quotes. Photos and maps enhance the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring America's Regions titles: Exploring New England, Exploring the Mid-Atlantic, Exploring the Midwest, Exploring the Southwest, Exploring the South, and Exploring the West.
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4-6
Snap Books: Build Your Business series.
These volumes offer aspiring young entrepreneurs tips for starting successful pet- and babysitting businesses. Topics addressed include marketing; managing money; problem solving; recommended training or certification; and the importance of reliability, communication, and professionalism. Busily decorated with extraneous stock photos and doodles, the texts are nowhere near comprehensive but serve as encouraging and effective introductions. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Snap Books: Build Your Business titles: Start Your Pet-Sitting Business and Start Your Babysitting Business.
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K-3
First Facts: Predator Profiles series.
Short chapters accompanied by large, pertinent color photos clearly explain the concepts of predator and prey. The text focuses on the piranha's hunting style, discussing the kinds of prey it seeks and the piranha's size, speed, physical attributes, defenses against counterattack, and strategy. Fact sidebars and same-page vocabulary definitions are helpful design elements. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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K-3
First Facts: Predator Profiles series.
Short chapters accompanied by large, pertinent color photos clearly explain the concepts of predator and prey. The text focuses on the hyena's hunting style, discussing the kinds of prey it seeks and the hyena's size, speed, physical attributes, defenses against counterattack, and strategy. Fact sidebars and same-page vocabulary definitions are helpful design elements. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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4-6
Bioindicator Species series.
In a series covering species that act as "canaries in a coalmine" for particular habitats, these books discuss how threats such as pollution, use of pesticides, and habitat loss have decreased these insects' populations, and why monitoring them is important. Photos, maps, and graphs break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, prompts, and links distracting. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bioindicator Species titles: Dragonflies Matter. Monarch Butterflies Matter, and Bees Matter.
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4-6
Bioindicator Species series.
In a series covering species that act as "canaries in a coalmine" for particular habitats, this book discusses how threats such as pollution, global warming, and habitat loss have decreased frog populations, and why monitoring them is important. Photos, maps, and graphs break up the accessible text; researchers may find the Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, prompts, and links distracting. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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4-6
Bioindicator Species series.
In a series covering species that act as "canaries in a coalmine" for particular habitats, this book discusses how threats such as bioaccumulation of pesticides, global warming, and oil spills have decreased polar bear populations, and why monitoring them is important. Photos, maps, and graphs break up the text; researchers may find the sections with reading-comprehension questions, prompts, and links distracting. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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4-6
Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias series.
After brief introductions, these encyclopedic books--each about a featured group of dogs--comprehensively list each breed's appearance, personality, background, countries of origin, year recognized by the American Kennel Club, and training and care notes. They also share quirky facts and examples of famous dogs. Informative and accessible, the photographs and text will attract both dog lovers and prospective pet owners. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias titles: Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Other Toy Dogs, Foxhounds, Coonhounds, and Other Hound Dogs, and Spaniels, Retrievers, and Other Sporting Dogs.
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4-6
Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias series.
After brief introductions, these encyclopedic books--each about a featured group of dogs--comprehensively list each breed's appearance, personality, background, countries of origin, year recognized by the American Kennel Club, and training and care notes. They also share quirky facts and examples of famous dogs. Informative and accessible, the photographs and text will attract both dog lovers and prospective pet owners. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias titles: Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Other Toy Dogs, Foxhounds, Coonhounds, and Other Hound Dogs, and Spaniels, Retrievers, and Other Sporting Dogs.
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4-6
Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias series.
After brief introductions, these encyclopedic books--each about a featured group of dogs--comprehensively list each breed's appearance, personality, background, countries of origin, year recognized by the American Kennel Club, and training and care notes. They also share quirky facts and examples of famous dogs. Informative and accessible, the photographs and text will attract both dog lovers and prospective pet owners. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Dog Encyclopedias titles: Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Other Toy Dogs, Foxhounds, Coonhounds, and Other Hound Dogs, and Spaniels, Retrievers, and Other Sporting Dogs.
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4-6
Women in STEM series.
Each volume includes descriptions of careers women have pursued within broad scientific fields; bios of historic pioneers, contemporary industry superstars, and regular people; and profiles of programs for girls in STEM. Copious photographs of women and girls involved in scientific pursuits are included, along with direct quotes from the profiled scientists; nonfiction literacy activities and prompts connect to the Common Core. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Women in STEM titles: Women in Computer Science, Women in Earth and Space Exploration, Women in Engineering, cf2]Women in Medicine, Women in Conservation, and Women in Physical Science.
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4-6
Women in STEM series.
Each volume includes descriptions of careers women have pursued within broad scientific fields; bios of historic pioneers, contemporary industry superstars, and regular people; and profiles of programs for girls in STEM. Copious photographs of women and girls involved in scientific pursuits are included, along with direct quotes from the profiled scientists; nonfiction literacy activities and prompts connect to the Common Core. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Women in STEM titles: Women in Computer Science, Women in Earth and Space Exploration, Women in Engineering, cf2]Women in Medicine, Women in Conservation, and Women in Physical Science.
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4-6
Women in STEM series.
Each volume includes descriptions of careers women have pursued within broad scientific fields; bios of historic pioneers, contemporary industry superstars, and regular people; and profiles of programs for girls in STEM. Copious photographs of women and girls involved in scientific pursuits are included, along with direct quotes from the profiled scientists; nonfiction literacy activities and prompts connect to the Common Core. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Women in STEM titles: Women in Computer Science, Women in Earth and Space Exploration, Women in Engineering, cf2]Women in Medicine, Women in Conservation, and Women in Physical Science.
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4-6
Women in STEM series.
Each volume includes descriptions of careers women have pursued within broad scientific fields; bios of historic pioneers, contemporary industry superstars, and regular people; and profiles of programs for girls in STEM. Copious photographs of women and girls involved in scientific pursuits are included, along with direct quotes from the profiled scientists; nonfiction literacy activities and prompts connect to the Common Core. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Women in STEM titles: Women in Computer Science, Women in Earth and Space Exploration, Women in Engineering, cf2]Women in Medicine, Women in Conservation, and Women in Physical Science.
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4-6
Back from Near Extinction series.
Each volume follows the featured animal's journey to the brink of extinction and back. Four chapters cover the species' decline over time; its physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and reproduction; specific threats to its survival; and various conservation efforts. Layouts with large stock photos, maps, charts, and text boxes enhance the informative, workmanlike texts. Comprehension exercises and writing prompts appear throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Back from Near Extinction titles: Giant Galápagos Tortoise, Gray Wolf, Grizzly Bear, California Condor, American Alligator, Humpback Whale, American Bison, and Bald Eagle.