C. R McKay
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Power Coder Naya loves coding, but she loves reading, too. When the younger students she tutors struggle with reading, Naya enlists the Power Coders to help her figure out how to use technology to track their progress and to help them fall in love with reading and writing. After testing a number of platforms and tools, the Power Coders convince Principal Gordon to get a subscription to Rosen-Lightsail. Naya's strategy works better than she could have...
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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 timely 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. Accessible...
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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 they believe in, or whom they love. Full-color photographs, discussion questions, and annotated quotes help readers examine the history of hate crimes and discover the heroes who are fighting against hate today. The informational narrative highlights recent events that have...
4) Lizzo
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Singer, rapper, classically trained flutist, and body-positivity advocate. This biography 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 about Lizzo's strong soul roots, her struggle breaking into the music industry, her role models, and her awe-inspiring success. Vibrant photographs...
5) Iceland
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Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. Readers delve into the culture that rose up from this rugged landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers. They learn about Iceland's Viking history and how it has affected its government and people in the past and still today. Brilliant photographs highlight the bustling arts scene of Reykjavík and the magnificent natural environment of the Atlantic island. Sidebars and fact boxes add to engaging...