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Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

protecting the environment and Indigenous rights
2017
"[Presents the biography of] Xiuhtezcatl Martinez [who] speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. [Martinez is] a leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights"--Provided by publisher.

Focus on Chile

2023
"Read all about Chile's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Chile"--Provided by publisher.

Dolores Huerta

advocate for women and workers
Explores Huertas inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as an advocate for the working poor, womens rights, and rights for immigrant communities.

Map and track wetlands

2019
"Wetlands, such as swamps, bogs, and marshes, are biomes that are covered by water for much of the year. Find out why wetlands, once considered useless land, are now being preserved for the key role they play in the health of surrounding ecosystems"--Back cover.

Harry Styles

Looks at the life and career of English singer Harry Styles.

A refugee's journey from Eritrea

2018
Interspersed with facts about Eritrea and its people, this tells a narrative story about Dawit and his friend fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes.

A refugee's journey from Bhutan

2018
"After 9 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Amita remembers very little of her homeland, Bhutan. At two years old, she was forced to flee her country when her family was targeted because of their Nepalese heritage. When the camp becomes an unsafe place for Amita and her family to live, they make the difficult decision to seek a permanent home in a new country. Interspersed with facts about Bhutan and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes"--Amazon.com.

Cultural traditions in Poland

Describes the holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year in Poland.

Map and track deserts

2019
"Deserts, hot and cold, are home to animals and plants that adapted to living in places with very little rain. From snakes in the Sahara to caribou in the Artic, find out what special features or skills help animals survive in extreme conditions"--Back cover.

Cultural traditions in Poland

2018
Describes the holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year in Poland.

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