Rodger, Ellen

Discusses human rights and activism, covering reasons to fight oppression and inequality by joining with groups that struggle for the rights of women, children, and anybody whose voice is suppressed, and includes information on famous activists.

"Memories of fleeing war in Iraq, living in the refugee camp in Jordan, and the scary journey to the United States now seem far away to Zainab. But every day, as she attends school, plays sports, and participates in community groups in her new home in Dearborn, Michigan, she is aware that she will always be part of two cultures. Interwoven with facts about Iraqs conflict and the experiences of Iraqi refugees around the world, Zainabs story offers a thoughtful and unique look at the challengesand triumphsfaced and experienced by refugees in their new homes"--Amazon.

A discussion of energy conservation, reviewing the history of cultivation, and looking at how people can develop a more sustainable lifestyle through their eating habits by going organic, eating locally, using fair trade food, and green cooking.

Presents a short children's history of explorers Lewis and Clark and describes their voyage across the American west from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, encounters with the native tribes along the way, and the various plants and animals they saw.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem . . . photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit one of the world's major river systems. Simple graphs show facts about the river, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through North America's Great Lakes ecosystem. . . . Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the world's largest group of freshwater lakes. Simple graphs show facts about the lakes, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve them"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Arctic ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the frozen top of the world in Canada and the United States. ... graphs show how much the Arctic has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it" --Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of Myanmar and the ethnic cleansing taking place against the Muslim minority, the Rohingya. Follows a young refugee as he and his father escape Myanmar, and after the loss of his father, the young man living in a refugee camp. Includes color photographs, a glossary, discussion prompts, statistics, the UN Rights of the Child, and further resources.

Interspersed with facts about Ukraine and its people, tells the narrative story about Miron and her family 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.

"Ataui and her family live in South Sudan. They have never known what safety feels like. When she and two siblings leave their home, they don't know that they will never return. After spending many years in a refugee camp, Ataui arrives as a refugee in Canada, where she faces new challenges. Interspersed with facts about South Sudan 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"--Provided by publisher.