O'Brien, Cynthia

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

Describes the holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year in Sri Lanka.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

"This book looks at the impact of environmental activists, from John Muir to Rachel Carson, and the events that had wide-ranging impact, such as the Santa Barbara oil spill, the Standing Rock Sioux protest, and the campaigns by Indigenous communities around the world. Today, Earth activism is widespread and powerful, and often led by young voices, such as Swedish school student Greta Thunberg and new groups such as Extinction Rebellion. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"Women make up about half the world's population, but women worldwide have had to fight for equal rights--to be able to vote, do the same jobs as men for the same rate of pay, own property, and have the same opportunities in education. This book looks at the campaigns fought throughout history, including suffrage movements around the world, strikes for equal pay, and International Women's Day. The struggle by activists continues today to end child marriage and safeguard women in the military. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required so you can see whether you could be a navy diver, a mass communication specialist, a craft crewman--or even a musician!"--Provided by publisher.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

"This . . . survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the ocean. Useful tips tell you how to get drinkable water, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

"This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of a mountain. Useful tips tell you how to survive an avalanche, how to find drinkable water, what materials are available on a mountain for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own on a mountain"--Provided by publisher.