Spence, Kelly

Introduces readers to the geography, economy, history, culture, and activities of Newfoundland and Labrador.

A biography of the civil right leader Martin Luther King Jr.

"From high-powered cameras to smartphones, photography is a popular and accessible interest of many individuals today. This title helps young photographers explore the history of this important art, and the pioneers who innovated and created some of the world's most notable cameras and photos. Readers will learn about lenses, filters, composition, and lighting. They will also be encouraged to create their own photography projects using different styles and mediums, and changing their photos into forms that suit their ideas and concepts."--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn the recovery story of the humpback whale. Explores the danger this species faced, and the challenges, failures and successes of the people who helped to save the humpback from extinction.

Text and illustrations describe techniques and tools needed to design and create a clay animation film.

Shares the life of Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned Olympic star.

A competitive swimmer in Syria, Yusra Mardini never let go of her Olympic dream, even when civil war made it too difficult to train in her country. In 2016, she was allowed to compete in the Rio Olympics as part of a special team for refugees. This was only months after making a daring crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in a sinking boat that she helped tow to shore. Dozens of lives were saved on the voyage. Still training, Mardini also acts as a spokesperson and educator for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees.

"From high-powered cameras to smartphones, photography is a popular and accessible interest of many individuals today. This title helps young photographers explore the history of this important art, and the pioneers who innovated and created some of the world's most notable cameras and photos. Readers will learn about lenses, filters, composition, and lighting. They will also be encouraged to create their own photography projects using different styles and mediums, and changing their photos into forms that suit their ideas and concepts."--.

Highlights Malala Yousafzai's life and her fight for education for girls in Pakistan. Includes a map, writing prompts, resources for further information, a glossary, and color photographs.

"Explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader ... clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher..