McKay, C. R

"Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. This book delves into the culture that rose up from this rugged landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers. Readers will learn about Iceland's Viking history and how it has affected its government and people in the past and still today. Brilliant photographs will highlight the bustling arts scene of Reykjav?k and the magnificent natural environment of the Atlantic island. Sidebars and fact boxes add to engaging text, allowing readers to connect deeply with the culture of Iceland"--.

"Singer. Rapper. Classically trained flutist. Body-positivity advocate. This biographical volume follows Lizzo's meteoric rise from self-proclaimed "band geek" to Time's 2019 Entertainer of the Year. Lizzo and her music have inspired people everywhere to accept themselves for who they are. Readers will love learning more about Lizzo's strong soul roots, her struggle breaking into the music industry, her role models, and her awe-inspiring success. Vibrant photographs grab readers' attention while a timeline guides them through Lizzo's journey to stardom"--.

"Cyberbullying is a fact of life for many teens today, with the internet and social media platforms consuming a large part of their social life. This . . . guide gives teens the tools they need to identify cyberbullying, understand why and how it happens, and confront it with important social and emotional skills. Readers will learn what they can do to move past a cyberbullying episode and reclaim their online space--and their peace of mind"--.

Despite efforts to curtail them, hate crimes are still occurring around the world. Each day, many people are becoming victims of hate crimes because of the way they look, what the believe in, or who they love. With the help of full-color photographs, discussion questions, and annotated quotes, readers examine the history of hate crimes and discover the heroes who are fighting against hate today. The informational text highlights recent events that have led to outcries against hate crimes around the world, and explores ways that societies can help mitigate differences between others and work together to eradicate hate crimes.

Graphic novel.

In this volume, the kids in the Power Coders Club embark on a new adventure. This time, they use their computational thinking skills to investigate the secret of the five bugs, working to solve a problem that causes havoc throughout their school. Readers will follow along as the five youthful coders use their knowledge to find the answers they need to solve the problem. The club members work together to test their programming and code-debugging skills. Colorful illustrations, humorous situations, and solid computational thinking skills will keep young coders reading to discover how the club deals with these problematic bugs.

"This title chronicles the rise of Kate McKinnon, a gay female comedian who started with sketches, exploded into stardom with Saturday Night Live, and has made her way to Hollywood and starred in numerous films"--Provided by publisher.

"This title chronicles the rise of Kate McKinnon, a gay female comedian who started with sketches, exploded into stardom with Saturday Night Live, and has made her way to Hollywood and starred in numerous films"--Provided by publisher.

"In this volume, the kids in the Power Coders Club embark on a new adventure. This time, they use their computational thinking skills to investigate the secret of the five bugs, working to solve a problem that causes havoc throughout their school. Readers will follow along as the five youthful coders use their knowledge to find the answers they need to solve the problem. The club members work together to test their programming and code-debugging skills. Colorful illustrations, humorous situations, and . . . computational thinking skills will keep young coders reading to discover how the club deals with these problematic bugs"--Amazon.com.