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Book cover of FLOWERS IN THE GUTTER
FLOWERS IN THE GUTTER
By: k.r. gaddy | Published: January 2020

Flowers in the Gutter is told from the points of view Gertrude, Fritz, and Jean, three young people from working-class neighborhoods in Cologne,...

Flowers in the Gutter is told from the points of view Gertrude, Fritz, and Jean, three young people from working-class neighborhoods in Cologne, beginning with their pre-school years at the dawn of the Third Reich in the 1930s. Gaddy shows how political activism was always a part of their lives and how they witnessed first-hand the toll it took on their parents--and how they still carried the torch for justice when it was their turn. Once the war began, Gertrude, Fritz, and Jean and their friends survived and even resisted in one of the most heavily bombed cities in Germany. Gaddy includes tense accounts of fights with Hitler Youth and the Gestapo, of disseminating anti-Nazi pamphlets, of helping POWs and forced laborers, and even of sabotaging Nazi factories. Ultimately, the war ended tragically for several young pirates, and Gaddy shows how post-war politics and prejudices led to these young men and women being branded criminals for decades after the war.

Theme: War/Children and War, Activism

  • ISBN
    9780525555414
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of FREEDOM SUMMER 1964 - TURNING POINT FOR
FREEDOM SUMMER 1964 - TURNING POINT FOR
By: ngeri nnachi | Published: January 2024

Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more...

Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer and learn why voting rights remain an important issue today.

  • ISBN
    9781669062097
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of FUTURISTIC HOMES
FUTURISTIC HOMES
By: saranne taylor | Published: September 2014

What will houses look like in the future? From space stations to pod living, this innovative title examines how architects design and plan for the...

What will houses look like in the future? From space stations to pod living, this innovative title examines how architects design and plan for the world of tomorrow. Readers put concepts to work when they design their own home based around a unique shape.

  • ISBN
    9780778714392
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
  • Category
    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GENERATION GREEN THE ULTIMATE TEEN GUID
GENERATION GREEN THE ULTIMATE TEEN GUID
By: linda sivertsen | Published: August 2008

We all know about the Earth's environmental crisis, but there is someone who can truly make a difference: you. If you text your friends or chat with...

We all know about the Earth's environmental crisis, but there is someone who can truly make a difference: you. If you text your friends or chat with them online, download music to your iPod, or toss bottles and papers into recycling bins, you're already more eco-savvy than you think. It's just as easy to do even more to help save the earth, and Generation Green shows you how. This book: Lays out the inside scoop on the biggest issues affecting our planet, such as global warming and overflowing landfills Offers dozens of tips on how to shop, dress, eat, and travel the green way Includes interviews with teens like you who are involved with fun, innovative green causes Shows that being environmentally conscious can be a natural part of your life -- and your generation's contribution to turning things around. It doesn't matter if you can't vote or drive. Your efforts -- big or small -- will contribute to saving the planet. It's time for all of us to take action. It's time to go green!

Theme: Global Issues, Environmental Issues

  • ISBN
    9781416961222
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GET INFORMED - STAY INFORMED NATIONALISM
GET INFORMED - STAY INFORMED NATIONALISM
By: natalie hyde | Published: December 2023

  • ISBN
    9781039815452
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GET INFORMED - STAY INFORMED PANDEMIC ST
GET INFORMED - STAY INFORMED PANDEMIC ST
By: heather hudak | Published: December 2023

"This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action and adapted their strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic evolved and changed. It also...

"This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action and adapted their strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic evolved and changed. It also explores historical pandemic responses, the problems and challenges related to carrying out pandemic strategies, and how we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the future"--

  • ISBN
    9781039815469
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GOING WILD - HELPING NATURE THRIVE IN CI
GOING WILD - HELPING NATURE THRIVE IN CI
By: michelle mulder | Published: March 2018

Going wild. We don't see it as a good thing. And why would we? For most of our time on earth, humanity has been running from lions and other...

Going wild. We don't see it as a good thing. And why would we? For most of our time on earth, humanity has been running from lions and other wilderness dangers. We've worked hard to make our local landscapes as safe and convenient as possible. Sometimes that's meant paving over areas that might burst into weeds. Other times, we've dammed rivers for electricity or irrigation. But now pollution, climate change and disruptions to the water cycle are affecting the world in ways we never anticipated. What if the new key to making our lives safer (and even healthier) is to allow the wilderness back into our cities?

  • ISBN
    9781459812871
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GOOD GARDEN
GOOD GARDEN
By: katie milway | Published: September 2010

After Maria Duartes' father leaves the farm to find work and she must plant next year's crop, her teacher instructs her on how to terrace the land...

After Maria Duartes' father leaves the farm to find work and she must plant next year's crop, her teacher instructs her on how to terrace the land and use compose to improve her garden so that her family can have enough food for the coming year.

Theme: Activism, Diversity, Advanced Picture Book, Citizen Kid Series

  • ISBN
    9781554534883
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS
GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS
By: karen ruelle | Published: June 2010

Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, this compelling book reveals the almost unknown story of how French Muslims' courage, faith, and...

Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, this compelling book reveals the almost unknown story of how French Muslims' courage, faith, and devotion to justice saved the lives of so many Jews during World War II. Full color.

Theme: Islamic Heritage, Diversity

  • ISBN
    9780823423040
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS - A STORY OF HOW M
GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS - A STORY OF HOW M
By: karen ruelle | Published: July 2009

Theme: Islamic Heritage, Diversity

  • ISBN
    9780823421596
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GREEN HOMES
GREEN HOMES
By: saranne taylor | Published: September 2014

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again Includes all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides gives all of...

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again Includes all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides gives all of the outlines, highlights, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanies: 9780078745218. This item is printed on demand.

  • ISBN
    9780778714521
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GREEN HOMES
GREEN HOMES
By: saranne taylor | Published: September 2014

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architects apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled...

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architects apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored through engaging illustrations and accessible text.

  • ISBN
    9780778714569
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GREEN WAYS OF GETTING AROUND
GREEN WAYS OF GETTING AROUND
By: diane dakers | Published: September 2011

Green Ways of Getting Around moves readers toward careers in "green" transportation. This book explores mass transit and automotive...

Green Ways of Getting Around moves readers toward careers in "green" transportation. This book explores mass transit and automotive transportation, highlighting fuel-powered vehicles, such as buses, planes, and boats, which carry with them their own pros and cons as being fuel-efficient and ecologically sound.

Theme: Environmental Issues

  • ISBN
    9780778748670
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GUARDIAN ANGEL HOUSE
GUARDIAN ANGEL HOUSE
By: kathy clark | Published: April 2009

Theme: Historical Fiction, Holocaust

  • ISBN
    9781897187586
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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Book cover of GUN VIOLENCE
GUN VIOLENCE
By: natalie hyde | Published: March 2019

  • ISBN
    9780778753322
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
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    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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