Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.
Understanding Christianity covers the history of Christianity and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about its branches, church services, and world contributions. This title also discusses challenges that have arisen as Christians interact with people of other faiths. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-society in the American colonies, women created towering hairstyles. Decorations such as ships and flowers were sometimes added to their hairdos, especially if attending a big party. Taking hours to create, women used beef tallow and sugar-water to keep their hairdos in place. This fictional account explains a very real fashion trend and the problems it created for women trying to look stylish!
Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. But when the villain Mammal Man shows up with a plan to rid the planet of reptiles, it will take all of Robot Boy's problem-solving skills to stop the warm-blooded bad guy from enacting his plan--to crash an asteroid into Earth. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
When the end of the school year finally arrives, it's time for the last-day-of-school carnival! But Robot Boy and his friends are forced to run for cover--the ultimate party pooper, Rain Out, has assembled a storm big enough to drench all their fun. Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
When Robot Boy discovers he isn't the only super cyborg on the block, he and Robot Girl have to team up to face a new threat--the clock-stopping villain, Tick-Tock. Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
The Minuscule Mole-cule is filling the local soccer fields up with more holes than a hunk of Swiss cheese. It's up to Robot Boy and his new teammate, Sid, to bring an end to the scoundrel's spree. Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
During a school fundraiser, a restaurant full of animatronics goes haywire. Pizza Palace's owner, Automation Annie, has created a small, medium, and large problem--but will Robot Boy be able to save the day? Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
A former teammate, the Circuit Breaker, has crashed the science fair in search of renewable energy to fuel his electric gauntlets. It's up to Robot Boy to power the villain down--once and for all. Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.
The sight of stars in the sky, the taste of chocolate, the memories of a holiday, pain after you fall...all of these experiences are possible thanks to your brain. Did you know that the information inside your head travels faster than cars on the highway? Or that electricity moves around in there? Your brain is mysterious—there is a lot we know about it and even more that we still don’t understand.
Locked away in the basement are a group of spooky students who are serving an endless detention--one they never should have been given. Will they forever serve time for a crime they never committed? Team up with the school's new (and only) students Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo as they piece together and solve the mystery behind Nightmute Academy. This graphic novel includes facts about ghost hunting, science-led research, and in-depth content about ghosts and hauntings, plus an activity page and character information.
The ultimate cafeteria food fight pits the new (and only) students of Nightmute Academy against an unsavory group of poltergeist-possessed chicken nuggets. Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo are new students at the Nightmute Academy. They also happen to be the only students. Well, the only students who aren't haunting the place, anyway. Nightmute is filled with all kinds of ghosts! Join them as they piece together and solve the mystery behind Nightmute Academy. This graphic novel includes facts about ghost hunting, science-led research, and in-depth content about ghosts and hauntings, plus an activity page and character information.
When Eric visits his cousin Tate, they stumble upon a mysterious sea cave. Eric goes inside to explore, ignoring Tate’s warning that the place is haunted. Soon after, Eric realizes he should have listened to Tate. Will Eric ever find a way out of this nightmare?
Asher isn’t happy when his parents go out of town and leave his older brother, Clayton, in charge. After all, Clayton is no fun. To liven things up, Asher and his little sister play a prank. When their joke goes horribly wrong, they soon realize they’re not just in trouble... they’re in danger!
Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he’s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!
A look at hummingbirds, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their ability to hover, behaviors, relationships with humans, and admired status in the world today.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Do We Work? author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what will it look like in the future?
People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of years, for many different reasons. Castle walls kept people safe. Utility towers transmit TV and cell-phone signals. Observatories give people a bird’s-eye view of the world. Beautiful buildings stand out in the crowd. Skyscrapers provide housing for a lot of people. There are some good reasons for building up, and a few bad ones as well. With a growing global population, we will need more and more space to live, learn and work in. But what does that mean for the health of the planet? Can we do it sustainably? Tall buildings may be part of the answer.
For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey's father. This book is a collection of truths about what happened at those schools, but it's also a beacon of hope and a step on the journey toward reconciliation.
Mia knows her family is very different than her best friend's. In the 1980s, the coastal fishing town of Prince Rupert is booming. There is plenty of sockeye salmon in the nearby ocean, which means the fishermen are happy and there is plenty of work at the cannery. Eleven-year-old Mia and her best friend, Lara, have known each other since kindergarten. Like most tweens, they like to hang out and compare notes on their crushes and dream about their futures. But even though they both live in the same cul-de-sac, Mia’s life is very different from her non-Indigenous, middle-class neighbor. Even though their differences never seemed to matter to the two friends, Mia begins to notice how adults treat her differently, just because she is Indigenous. Teachers, shopkeepers, even Lara’s parents—they all seem to have decided who Mia is without getting to know her first.
Super strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers. Imagine being able to run without getting tired, or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class. The technologies that could make these things possible are mixing into our lives faster than we realize. The stakes are high. Young readers will discover how technological innovation can help people survive and thrive. But what if super strength results in endless work? What if hackers can read our thoughts? What if living in a virtual world affects our humanity? The book asks readers to question the pros and cons of technology and consider if innovation can go too far. Meet the inventors, designers, engineers, scientists and young people navigating the next tech frontier.
Traffic. It's not only frustrating, it's hurting the planet. Emissions from cars, buses, trucks and planes are one of the leading causes of pollution in North America. Today there are more cars clogging the roads than ever before. In Rush Hour, learn how traffic got so bad and some of the innovative ways it's being managed around the world. Discover what technological advances like talking cars and electric buses will mean for the future of traffic. Even though they can't drive yet, kids need to take control of the wheel. From walking to school, to carpooling with friends or petitioning the government, the next generation of drivers has to think differently about traffic and understand what they can do now to help protect the environment. And it starts with changing our habits, one less car ride at a time.
Salmon: Swimming for Survival introduces us to the dramatic life story of salmon. These fish hatch in streams, swim extreme distances out to sea, and then migrate home to where they were born to produce the next generation. But today their habitats and very survival are threatened by human activity. This book looks at the unique biology of salmon, their importance to many Indigenous communities, their cultural and economic impact and the vital role they play in ecosystems. With profiles from scientists, educators, fishers and more, learn about the people who are working hard to change the uncertain future of salmon and improve the chance that these iconic fish can survive for generations to come.
Explore the latest science about sharks. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who can walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks who lived in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting for their survival? Sharks Forever takes a deep dive into the lives of sharks––their habitat, biology, habits and personalities. It also looks at the biggest threats to their existence, from marine pollution and overfishing to bycatch and shark-fin soup. It goes beyond the bites and shares stories about people who swim with sharks and call them friends.
The sounds of nature are being drowned out by the clamor of human activity, and that's not good for people, animals or the environment. Every living thing emits sound—birds sing, whales whistle, streams burble and trees pop and fizzle. In Listen Up, young readers are introduced to all the sounds of the natural world, from the first Big Bang to the complex soundscapes of the rainforests. Readers will also discover how the invasion of human sounds, from airplanes, traffic and machines, is threatening the survival of species that have adapted to their habitats over thousands of years. Conserving the sounds of nature is an important part of addressing the biggest challenges facing humanity today—protecting the planet's biodiversity and the future of our natural world.
