הוצאת Compass Point Books
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Kinetic energy, also known as the energy of motion, is all around us in different forms. Without it, there would be no light, heat, sound, or movement. Only when the other major type of energy, potential energy, converts to kinetic energy are we able to see, hear, and move about. Kinetic energy even...
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New France was the French colonial empire in North America. Its first colony, Quebec, was established in 1608 to develop the fur trade along North Americas Atlantic coast. Within 150 years, France had claimed the area from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the East, westward to the Great Lakes, and south ...
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This book introduces you to creatures from the protist kingdom, from microscopic protozoans to seaweedlike algae. It examines the parts, life cycle, and reproduction of various types of protists. It also looks at the harmful effects some protists have on humans. Did You Know? &&/UL&& The d...
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Writing an article is an interesting way to share information. An article starts with an idea but research reveals the real story. This book will help you learn how to write a clear and concise news or feature story that people will be eager to read. And you'll learn something in the process....
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An overview of martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, and Kung Fu....
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Shows children how can they make a difference. From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, this book contains the information young environmentalists need to change the world....
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Teens in India live in one of the fastest growing countries in the world. India is filled with signs of a strong economy, including technology, industrial growth, and an explosion of shopping centers. Many teens devote time to studies, while others are in the workforce earning income their famili...
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Describes the history, culture, and customs of the ancient Maya people....
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Magnetism is a powerful force that can attract one object to another. It is found in nature, but it also can be made by using electricity. The opposite is true, too Magnetism can be used to make electricity. Electromagnetism the close relationship between these forces makes possible many importan...
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The world is filled with people, vehicles, and other objects that are constantly in motion. After studying the force of gravity in the late 1600s, English scientist Isaac Newton developed three laws of motion that described an objects inertia and friction. His third law was the basis for the well-kn...
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A look at 1963's March on Washington, a large political rally aimed at securing civil rights for African-Americans....
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Born in 100 B.C., Julius Caesar grew to become one of ancient Romes greatest generals and statesmen. He carefully built his power as he worked his way up the political ladder. A talented writer and speaker, Caesar gained support among the common people. They helped keep him in public office. Caesar ...
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Sixteenth-century geographer Gerardus Mercator was born in 1512 in Rupelmonde, Flanders. He lived during a time of religious strife and for a time was imprisoned for heresy. Mercator began his career as a maker of mathematical instruments, but he won lasting renown with his world map of 1569, which ...
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The ugly old Mean Queen is jealous of Snow White, because she has a pretty little nose and wants to be a pop star. The Mean Queen tries to stop Snow White's dream coming true, but will she be a match for seven singing aliens?...
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An exploration of the causes and effects of the stock market crash of 1929....
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Go behind the scenes of today s hottest careers. You ll discover what it takes to make it and how much fun the work can be! Do you think you d like to Organize parties, weddings, or other major events? Work closely with clients, vendors, and other planners? Do work that requires attention to detail ...
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The Dutch colony of New Netherland was established in the early 1600s to develop the fur trade along North Americas Atlantic coast. New Netherland was composed of parts of what is now Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, and was settled by a diverse group of immigrants from...
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From Earth_s rising temperature to the declining supply of fossil fuels, our planet is changing, and not for the better. What can you do to help? Recycle. Buy local. Plant a tree. Turn off the lights. Even small changes can help preserve and protect the planet. Join the Green Generation. Together...
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Earth_s climate is warming up, and its plants and animals are at risk. How will they survive the change in climate? What can you do to help? Send a petition. Eat organic. Buy in bulk. Turn off the lights. Even small changes can help preserve and protect the planet and its inhabitants. Join the Gr...
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A biography profiling the life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Includes source notes and timeline....
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A biography profiling the life of primatologist, Jane Goodall. Includes source notes and timeline....
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Provides an introduction to magnets and how they work and what products magnets may be found in....
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Hippocrates is known as the father of medicine. He separated religion from medicine and tried to find scientific reasons for why people became ill. By observing a patient_s symptoms he was often able to diagnose illnesses and find cures. He encouraged his patients to take care of their bodies and...
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Tycho Brahe was an eccentric Danish astronomer in the 1500s. Growing up in the wealthy home of his uncle, he was provided with the freedom to pursue his ambitions in life. While attending college, Tycho viewed a solar eclipse, which scholars had predicted would happen. He was fascinated that science...
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From hurricanes to droughts to melting glacial ice, the signs are all around us Our planet has a fever, and the environment is suffering. What can you do to help? Even small changes can reduce the gases that lead to global warming. Protest pollution. Replace a light bulb. Plant a tree. Join the G...
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A biography profiling the life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Includes source notes and timeline....
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Describes some of the different kinds of Earth's natural resources including air, water, soil, and the sun, and explains some nonrenewable natural resources including the fossil fuels of coal, natural gas, and petroleum....
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In the summer of 1894, employees of Pullman Palace Car Company near Chicago decided they were fed up with their work conditions, including reduced wages. The laborers went on strike, refusing to go to work. Railroad workers from across the country joined the strike to show their support. This action...
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Recalls the story of the 1889 flood of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where heavy rains combined with a dam break and poor planning, killed over two thousand people and caused millions of dollars in property damage....
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Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, time...
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Find out what skills are needed, what_s in a day_s work, and where being a lawyer can take you. You_ll also learn about the various ways lawyers can specialize and how lawyers can help people through difficult situations. Whether building a case or protecting people_s rights, being a lawyer is an...
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Describes plant cells including their parts, what plant cells do, and how they are studied....
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A biography profiling the life Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States. Includes source notes and timeline....
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A biography profiling the life of Benazir Bhutto, the first women ever to head an elected government in an Islamic nation. Includes source notes and timeline....
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A biography profiling the life of primatologist, Jane Goodall. Includes source notes and timeline....
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Shows children how can they make a difference. From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, this book contains the information young environmentalists need to change the world....
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Mexico's young people are growing up in a country of contrasts. The lives of urban teens vary widely from those in rural areas. And while a small minority of wealthy families can afford private education, the latest technologies, and other luxuries, the majority of people live in poverty. Yet des...
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Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, timeli...
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Describes DNA including its composition, where it is found, and what DNA does....
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A biography profiling the life of Benazir Bhutto, the first women ever to head an elected government in an Islamic nation. Includes source notes and timeline....
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Mean Behind the Screen is a Capstone Press publication....
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The life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero....
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On a bright sunny morning on September 11, 2001, hijackers took control of four U.S. commercial airplanes. The terrorists crashed two planes into two World Trade Center Towers in New York City. Forty minutes later, hijackers crashed another plane into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Passengers on a...
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Shows children how can they make a difference. From fighting global warming to protecting wildlife, this book contains the information young environmentalists need to change the world....
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Feel the G's is a Capstone Press publication....
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Robert Hooke is best known for his studies of light, sound, and microscopic beings. Sometimes called Englands Leonardo da Vinci, Hookes works included detailed drawings and descriptions of his observations of nature, and he was a creative genius and inventor. Although Hooke had enemies who felt that...
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Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, time...
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In the worlds most populated country, Chinese teenagers are looking forward to a future in what could be the worlds next great superpower. As the Chinese economy booms, teens are learning to enjoy the new opportunities that are available to them. The choices these teens make will determine how a new...
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Ramses II was one of the greatest pharaohs to rule ancient Egypt. Taking the throne in his early 20s and leading Egypt for 67 years, he was one of the longest-ruling pharaohs. Known for his strategic military skills, Ramses displayed his military might at the Battle of Kadesh, which set up an allian...
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A pharaoh who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago is one of the most intriguing mysteries of the ancient world. Hatshepsut, the world's first and most powerful female pharaoh, was virtually unknown until the mid 19th century. Although there was a conspiracy to erase Hatshepsut from history, an ama...
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Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Cuba....
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Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, time...
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Teens in India live in one of the fastest growing countries in the world. India is filled with signs of a strong economy, including technology, industrial growth, and an explosion of shopping centers. Many teens devote time to studies, while others are in the workforce earning income their families ...
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Gang life is a reality for nearly a million kids and teenagers in the United States, and membership has consequences. Part of the What_s the Issue? series, Dangerous Dues: What You Need to Know about Gangs explores how gangs work through the words and stories of former and current gang members an...
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Describes the history and the customs associated with Presidents' Day, where all of the presidents of the United States are honored on this holiday....
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As a young boy, Thomas Alva Edison was fascinated with technology and chemical experiments. Later, his attempt to improve the telegraph led to his first creation , the phonograph , that set the stage for his life of discovery and invention. His incandescent light bulb made him a popular hero, and ma...
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A biography profiling the life of Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, who shared the beliefs of the controversial astronomer Copernicus that the Earth revolved around the sun. Eventually Galielo was found guilty of heresy by the Roman Catholic Church, and forced to live under house arrest for the fi...
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The books in this series tell the fascinating stories of the important men who have served as president of the United States. From George Washington to Barack Obama, these leaders have been responsible for the development of the United States from a group of colonies to a single great nation and ...
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Going Live in 3, 2, 1 is a Capstone Press publication....
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A biography profiling the life of Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany. Includes source notes and timeline....
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A biography profiling the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, and who is remembered as the savior of the Union and the man who freed the slaves. Includes source notes and timeline....
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Orbiting Eyes is a Capstone Press publication....
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Everything in the universe is made of matter. Matter is made of tiny objects called atoms. There are many types of atoms. When atoms of the same type combine, the result is an element. Some elements, like silver and oxygen, are found in nature. Others are man-made. When combined, elements can form n...
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Our world is made up of interconnected systems. When one element changes, the entire system is affected, and nature must absorb the change or be thrown out of balance. People often cause these environmental chain reactions through negative actions such as dumping chemical waste, but sometimes they a...
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Living in the second largest country in the world, Canadian teens are spread across 10 provinces and three territories. They come of age in a diverse and multicultural nation, but they share many common experiences beyond cold winters and a love of hockey. They work part-time jobs, go shopping with ...
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Mirror Image is a Capstone Press publication....
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Describes DNA including its composition, where it is found, and what DNA does....
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A biography profiling and examining the life and times of the eighteenth president of the United States, Ulyses S. Grant, discussing his personal life as well as his military and political careers. Includes source notes and timeline....
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1963 Birmingham Church Bombing is a Capstone Press publication....
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