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Black Gold
Black Gold is an informational explanation. The text explains where oil comes from and how it is found, extracted, and refined. The politics of oil and our options for energy alternatives are discussed. The book concludes with a feature on...
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Blood Diamonds
Blood Diamonds is an informational report on blood, or conflict, diamonds originating in several West African countries. The report explains what diamonds are, how they are obtained, and how violent means have been used to get diamond revenue to...
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Building Faces: Identity Restored
Building Faces: Identity Restored is a non-fiction explanation of how artists, forensic technologies, and computers are used to give faces to bones. The techniques can expand our knowledge of history and solve crimes. The book concludes with...
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Design It
Design It is a procedural text that takes readers through the design challenges of starting a fictitious T-shirt company called SK8R Jam. Logo design, stationery design, company profile, manufacturing, and package design are among the topics...
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Fuelling Extinction
Fuelling Extinction is an informational explanation of the impact of palm oil plantations on the rainforest habitat and on the animals that live there, particularly orangutans. The text discusses the challenges of weighing the benefits of biofuels...
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Global Food Crisis
Global Food Crisis is an informational explanation that outlines the magnitude of the problem of world hunger and details the origins and social impact of the crisis, as well as the challenges for the future. The book concludes with a feature on...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: 16th Century Superstar: Da Vinci
Scientist. Inventor. Cartographer. Painter. Engineer. Architect. All of these words describe Leonardo da Vinci, the 16th century superstar who epitomized the Renaissance Man." Students will learn about his fascinating individual with this biography...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: 18th Century Superstar: Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of history's greatest composers. Uncover the early influences that helped this prodigy develop into a genius for the ages, and understand his true impact in this personal and musically inspired biography. Learn all about...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: FX! Computer-Generated Imagery
From Avatar to Toy Story, this book explores the history of special effects in movies and television. This nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content. Featuring TIME...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: FX! Lighting and Sound
Explore the history of lighting and sound on stage and screen! This high-interest nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about the history of theater, television, and movies.
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Nonfiction Readers 7: FX! Makeup and Costumes
Step behind the theater curtain and discover how costumes are created from start to finish and how makeup enhances the characters and storylines.
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Nonfiction Readers 7: No Way! Amazing Acrobatics
Welcome to the world of extreme acrobatics! From parkour traceurs to Cirque du Soleil performers, students will be engaged in reading about the artistry and athleticism behind these amazing feats.