Kathy Furgang

This book explores the life of Pope Francis, a Roman Catholic pope of many firsts. He is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and even the first from the Southern Hemisphere. This thoughtful and insightful book discusses the pope's early life as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and his work as a chemical technologist and nightclub bouncer before studying to become a priest. The book's focus will be on his concern for and work with the poor, and his outreach to people of different faiths.

Priest of the People

Pope Francis

One of America's bestselling children's book authors cartooned his way to fame. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, offers fascinating facts about the creator's life and work. From his time as a cartoonist for his college newspaper to his international fame as an author, Kinney has stayed dedicated to the art of storytelling. Millions of children around the world have enjoyed the antics of Kinney's lovable middle school character, Greg Heffley. It's not just doodling. Kinney's humorous work has captured the hearts of kids everywhere, and has them reading, too.

Children's Book Author and Cartoonist

Jeff Kinney

A Throne for the King

Most of the world recognizes this celebrity by just her first name: Oprah. Through the course of her thirty-plus-year career in the spotlight, she has gone from talk show underdog to America's first female African American billionaire. This inspiring and captivating biography looks at how Winfrey overcame a difficult youth to go on to become a successful businessperson, talk show host, actress, and philanthropist. This easy-to-read account utilizes directs quotes, color photographs, and fun facts as it illuminates how Winfrey earned her great cultural influence by uniting and educating people through book clubs, by encouraging activism, and by participating in charitable programs.

Businesswoman and Actress

Oprah Winfrey

Today, whether it’s banks, governments, schools, or businesses, they all store data digitally. Keeping our personal details off the internet is nearly impossible. While it’s difficult to avoid having some personal information online, readers can take steps to secure it from prying eyes. This guide provides common-sense tips about how to avoid online theft and the mining of data by advertisers and others. In easy-to-follow steps, readers will also learn how to safeguard their computers and other digital devices. With this guide, readers can keep their private info private.

Internet Surveillance and How to Protect Your Privacy

An introduction to ant society, discussing roles and duties of individual ants, the creation of a nest, the anatomy of an ant, and the relationship of these insects to humans.

Lets Take a Field Trip to an Ant Colony

Provides a brief history of the Indonesian volcano that errupted in 1883 and was heard as far away as Australia and Japan.

Historys Loudest Volcano

Krakatoa

Learning how to get along with family not only strengthens the family and each members emotional security, it also provides individuals with valuable relationship-building tools and skills that will serve them well outside the familyin school and at work and throughout the larger web of lifes relationshipsfriends, classmates, teachers, co-workers, bosses, neighbors, romantic partners, and ones own children. Studies show that strong family relationships help teens stay away from drugs and alcohol. Strong bases also help them stay out of trouble with the authorities, such as police or school officials. For many teens, improved school performance is also a benefit of strong family relationships. There is no one secret to help you get along in complex relationships. There are, however, sensible tips to help you not only merely get along with family members, but build healthy, enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships that will provide strength, support, and security throughout your life. This volume enables readers to pursue healthy relationships with these tips and serves as an essential guidebook to the most central and important relationships of your life. Readers are encouraged to be actively involved with the 10 Great Questions to Ask and Myths & Facts that are provided.

Top 10 Tips for Building Strong Family Relationships

Adam Furgang

This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to minimize the negative environmental impact of transportation, The relevant science is explained, but real focus is on hands-on activities and practices that will help individuals make a difference.

On the Move

Introduce your readers to the woman behind the cape, tiara, and wrist bands. Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot has a life as fascinating as the Amazonian princess she plays on the big screen. This captivating biography examines the influential life of former Miss Israel and combat trainer in the Israeli Defense Forces. From her Hollywood acting debut in Fast and Furious films to her domination of the DC Extended Universe, Gal Gadot has charmed audiences around the world by being an inspirational superhero on-screen and a dedicated activist and mother off-screen.

Israeli Actor and Model

Gal Gadot

How many times does your heart beat per minute? That depends on what you are doing. This informative book about the heart shows how blood pumps throughout the body. It explores the work of the atria and ventricles as they pump throughout the chambers and valves, bringing oxygen to the body's system. Colorful photographs and diagrams help make the concepts clear for readers, while a final activity encourages them to put their new knowledge to use as an authentic learning exercise.

Using Your Heart

You may know her from the Harry Potter movies as Harry's pal, Hermione Granger, but Emma Watson has come a long way since the hit films shot her to fame as a young child. In her post-Potter years, Emma has acted in serious films, graduated from an Ivy League university, and become a serious activist. This compelling book about Emma's life provides an inspiring look at how her career and education inspired her to speak out for women's rights around the world, eventually being named a United Nations Women Goodwill ambassador. The straightforward, engaging text is supplemented by full-color photographs, quotes from the actress, and fun facts.

Actress and Activist

Emma Watson

Describes the different parts of the brain and how they function.

My Brain

This book shows students how to use Twitter to their advantage, for creative expression, academics, research, reporting, college searches, or promoting a business. Twenty activities help readers create a portfolio and build a digital footprint that can open doors professionally, academically, and creatively.

20 Great Career-Building Activities Using Twitter

Give your readers a fascinating biography about one of the most honored and respected actresses in Hollywood. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Viola Davis provides an engaging timeline of the actress's life. Viola's early years helped shape the roles she chose as an adult. Playing everyday Americans such as wives, mothers, and hired help got her noticed by moviegoers and critics alike, and led to her becoming the only African-American woman to be nominated for three Academy Awards. The engaging text is accompanied by dynamic, full-color photographs, as well as direct quotes from Viola herself.

Actress

Viola Davis

Describes the stock market, including how it works, its positive and negative effects, and its relationship to the Great Depression and the recession that began in 2008.

How the Stock Market Works

The Arctic fox makes its home in one of the most brutal environments in the world. So how does it survive? Readers discover the many ways that these amazing animals adapt and thrive in the Arctic. Full-color photographs and fast facts enhance the narrative as readers learn about the Arctic fox's diet, behaviors, and adaptations, from its extra-warm pelt to its sharp hunting instincts. At the end of the book, readers are invited to explore this cool creature's role in the Arctic food web.

Arctic Foxes

Filled with fun facts and amazing photographs, an in-depth look at amazing weather includes real-life encounters as documented by National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras. Simultaneous.

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