Keppeler, Jill

"With all the concerns and problems in the world today, mental health issues may seem inevitable and unavoidable. However, medical experts warn that ignoring the world's growing mental health crisis will not only cost countries trillions of dollars but also millions of lives. This informative volume will outline and explain that crisis, discuss what can be done about it, and showcase activists and leaders fighting to address mental health issues and work against the stigmas that so often come with mental illness. Photographs, helpful graphics, and real-world advice will make this a useful book for young readers who want to make a difference"--Provided by publisher.

"As news media has moved past established old-time sources and into new forms--and as the cry of 'fake news' is used for both false sources and real news that people dislike--it becomes more and more difficult to know what to trust. In this informative book, readers will learn what clues and signs to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news media. Useful tips will help them figure out when to look deeper on social media, and intriguing facts will give perspective to help them learn more about the role of the free press in U.S. society"--Provided by publisher.

"The team has more than a base now--they have a fortress, a thriving farm, and a road to the village, where they can trade for items with the villagers. However, all four of them will have to leave their comfort zones, as Dave and Kayla venture into the jungle and Matt and Jaz search for obsidian in the depths of the earth. Their adventures will bring them deeper than ever into the wider Minecraft world"--Back cover.

Explores the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa including resources, people, water, and more.

Text and illustrations examine oceanography in Minecraft.

Dave Lee's friends like having adventures. Dave himself, however, isn't so sure about that. Still, he's curious enough about his friend Matt's special VR headset that he'll give it a try just to see the world of Minecraft. But survival is more than defeating monsters and building houses, and Dave knows that. He'll teach his friends too, and along the way, he might just have an adventure!.

Matt Lopez is an ordinary kid. He likes hanging out with his friends, playing Minecraft, and teasing his brother and sister. But when Matt buys a secondhand VR headset at a lawn sale and tries it out one night, he gets a huge surprise: he wakes up in the world of Minecraft! It'll take all his skills and smarts to stay alive, because gathering resources, putting together tools, and creating a safe spot to avoid nighttime monsters is far easier on screen than it is in reality. This exciting chapter book will grab Minecraft fans with game tips and tricks, an intriguing story, and engaging characters.

"China has the largest population of any country in the world, and it's just one of the amazing countries included in the region of East and Southeast Asia. From ancient dynasties to colonial powers, this book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped this region. Readers will learn about what it means to be a citizen of the countries in this region, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the world. This volume ignites the imagination through engaging text, fact-filled sidebars, vibrant photographs, and primary sources"--Provided by the publisher.

"Kayla Jackson has waited for her sister, Jaz, and her friends Matt and David to venture into the world of Minecraft with Matt's unusual VR headset. Now, she'll finally take a turn. But Kayla's not content with what they've already told her--she wants to learn more! Before she explores, though, she'll need more resources and more information. And maybe what she finds will help her friends, too"--Back cover.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to leafy seadragons.