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Good food, bad waste

let's eat for the planet
2023
"This illustrated book examines the problem of food waste around the world, its consequences for the environment and practical things young readers can do to curb food waste."--Provided by publisher.

Breaking news

why media matters
2023
Introduces readers to news media and why it matters.

Better connected

how girls are using social media for good
2022
"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media"--OCLC.

Superpower?

the wearable-tech revolution
2022
"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers explores the history, development, applications and ethics of wearable technology"--Provided by publisher.

Get out and vote!

how you can shape the future
2023
"Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world, and discover why it's one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this bok will empower readers to make their voices heard"--OCLC.

Fresh air, clean water

our right to a healthy environment
"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change"--Provided by publisher.

Why humans work

how jobs shape our lives and our world
"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?"--Back cover.

Shelter

homelessness in our community
2021
"Part of the 'Orca Think' series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects, possible solutions, and what we can all do [to] help"--Provided by publisher.

Finding Home

The journey of immigrants and refugees
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