juvenile works

"Shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types--from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. ... data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification"--Amazon.com.

Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children who spoke about their lives now. They are still living in a country torn apart by war. Violence and oppression still exist, particularly affecting the lives of girls, but the kids are weathering their lives with courage and optimism: "I was incredibly impressed by the sense of urgency these kids have--needing to get as much education and life experience and fun as they can, because they never know when the boom is going to be lowered on them again." The two dozen or so children featured in the book range in age from ten to seventeen. Many are girls Deb met through projects funded by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (http://www.cw4wafghan.ca), the organization that is supported by royalties from The Breadwinner Trilogy. Parvana's Fund provides grants toward education projects for Afghan women and children, including schools, libraries and literacy programs.--Publisher description.

"Explores the history of contact between the Muslim and Western civilizations during the fourteen centuries since Islam was established"--.

Analyzes the data collected from twenty years worth of polling collected by groups like the Gallup Organization and the Pew Research Center which tracked attitudes and opinions of tens of thousands of people living in predominantly Muslim countries like Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Egypt. Questions addressed the views of Muslims toward their local political systems, culture, religion, family life, and the United States--.

"Presents information on endangered and threatened mammals ... The entries are ... are divided into sections by classes. Within each class, species are arranged alphabetically by common name."--Back cover.

When a hurricane strikes their community, Hero and Ben race to find their missing friend, Jack, and his dog, Scout, only to be trapped in the forest by a dangerous storm surge.

"Featuring fun and inspiring photo activities for everyone. A playful book with step-by-step illustrated instructions for each activity. Provides the tools, tips, and motivation to kick-start creativity. "Go Photo!" features 23 hands-on, creative photography activities, indoors or outdoors, from a half-hour to a whole day, and whether alone or with friends, family, or an unsuspecting pet, these are photo activities for all occasions. Some don't even require a camera! Each project includes a series of pictures and handy tips to help guide you step-by-step, building visual language and encouraging creativity as you go. Accessible, fun, and practical, the activities in this book have been brought together to engage kids in the fun and wonderful world of photography."--Page 4 of cover.

When King Viking and his evil robot army attack Animal Town, and kidnap Singing Dog, it is up to Super Rabbit Boy, with some help from Sunny and his video game console, to save the day.