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Social
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(Photo Essays) |
Language
Arts
(Stories) |
History
(Biographies) |
Math |
Science |
| Brazil |
Rich or Poor? |
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In Brazil, many urban poor live in shacks built near skyscrapers. How can people close the gap on poverty and inequality?
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A small
school is built in the middle of the
Amazon rain forest. The local children
arrive daily by motorboat. Their generous,
dedicated teachers, from Italy and
Scotland, are volunteers who love
the way of life in the Amazon. |
Contemporary
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When Pauli spotted the
rare and beautiful white jaguar lying
helpless on the jungle floor, his
heart skipped a beat. He would
do anything to save her— even
if it meant finding the courage to face his worst nightmare! |
Who
is Pelé? Why is he known
as the greatest soccer player of
all time? Read about the career
of this Brazilian star whose commitment and dedication to
his sport led him to three World
Cup victories and many soccer
scoring records. |
Analyze data related to
soccer and other versions of football played
around the world.
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Explore the distinct layers
and plant types of the Amazon rainforest,
and the animals and people living there.
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| Cambodia |
The Untold Story |
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Read about what people in Cambodia are doing to wipe out landmines.
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Navy lives in a small village
in Cambodia. Her mother, aunts,
and grandparents remember the
civil war there. Today, thanks
to the courage and perseverance
of the Cambodian people, and
help from international aid
agencies, there is hope in the
fields that once brought only fear. Generosity |
Legend
Joruni longs to dance
in the school concert. Instead, beautiful,
graceful Kesor is chosen to dance the
tale that is meant to bring the much-needed
monsoon rains. When tragedy strikes
Kesor's family, Joruni offers to help. Generosity |
Who was
Dith Pran? How does it
feel to have to flee from your own
homeland? Read about his brave
escape from the tragedy of the
killing fields in Cambodia. Loyalty |
Use number operations and
measurement to discover how foreign aid
is used to improve living standards.
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Investigate monsoons, weather,
and climates and how location and oceans
affect climate.
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| Egypt |
Protecting the
Past |
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Should artifacts be kept in the country where they are discovered? Learn how Egypt protects national treasures and heritage.
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Meher lives in busy, bustling
Cairo. His father takes tourists
on sightseeing trips on camels
to visit the pyramids and other
ancient Egyptian wonders. Meher
shows his respect for his family
by helping his dad at the famous
camel market. |
Mystery
Matt is fascinated by
Egypt and has the chance of a lifetime
when he accompanies his dad on a
work trip. He discovers friendship,
and his dad learns the importance
of family. |
Who was
Cleopatra? How did she come to govern
Egypt? Read the story of Cleopatra
and Mark Antony and learn how this
powerful and determined woman
became one of Egypt's most
famous rulers. |
Explore the methods used
by the ancient Egyptians to represent and
work with whole numbers and fractions.
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Explore archaeology
and the lifestyles and technologies of
ancient Egypt.
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| France |
Freedom Debate |
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In France, there is a ban on religious clothing in public schools. Learn how prejudice and intolerance influenced this decision.
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A young girl who lives
near the medieval walled city of Carcasonne,
France, enjoys showing her friend
from overseas the castles, markets,
and rich history of the area. Their
experiences help them develop
a lasting friendship. |
Pick-a-plot
format
The identity of a masked
man locked up in the Bastille prison
in 1669 remains a true-life mystery.
Who was this courageous man?
Read the theories, clues, and
evidence; then come up with
an answer to the mystery. |
Who was Marie Curie? What
discovery is she famous for? Learn
about the achievements of this
woman who is honored as the first
great female scientist in history
and who worked hard to benefit
the lives of others. Compassion |
Investigate the history
of the metric measurement system and how
it is used.
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Examine bacteria, viruses,
and disease prevention. |
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Scotland |
The Right to Rule |
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Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, some want it to be an independent nation. Discover why some countries favor self-government.
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We follow a young golfer
in Scotland and learn about the determination, commitment,
and mental energy that is needed
to succeed in this sport. |
Pick-a-plot
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In this incredible true-life
escape, readers are challenged to study
the scenarios and clues to come
up with their own theory for how
an imprisoned Scottish nobleman
escaped from the Tower of
London. Courage |
Who was
John Logie Baird and what does he have
to do with TV and technology? Read
about the perseverance and commitment
of this hard-working inventor who had
no scientific training. |
Explore the history of calculating
devices and the inventions of a Scottish
lord.
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Discover how ancient technologies
are used to give information about time,
seasons, and navigation.
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Turkey |
To the Rescue |
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In Turkey, stray dogs are a problem. Read what people are doing about
animal rights.
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A group
of Turkish children host children from
countries around the world during International
Children's Day ceremonies held
in Turkey. Many friendships are made and kept. |
Play
In this delightful tale from Turkey,
we learn how a team approach can
work best and how the simplest
things in life can often be the
most precious of gifts. Teamwork |
Who was
Attaturk? Why is he respected as a
great leader? Read about Attaturk's
life during some of the most dramatic
events of the 20th century and how
he founded the modern state of Turkey. Determination |
Identify and classify symmetrical
designs from Turkish carpets and rugs. |
Investigate earthquakes
in Turkey and quake safety precautions.
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U.S.A. |
Food for Thought |
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Learn how eating for health keeps people healthy and physically fit.
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A group
of kids spend 15 days hiking, climbing,
and camping in the wilderness in Montana.
They start as strangers but quickly
become firm friends. They learn
that teamwork is vital to their
successes and to their safety. |
Contemporary
fiction
The thought of clinging
to a steep rockface from a mere piece
of rope is not Jorge's idea of
summertime fun. When another
camper gets into trouble, however,
Jorge shows true friendship and
bravery as he comes to the rescue! |
Who was
John James Audubon? Why is he one of
America's most
famous conservationists? Learn
about the adventures and
achievements of this larger-than-life
character and how his name is
linked today to saving the habitats
of many endangered species. Respect |
Work with facts and figures
about toys and games that were invented
in America.
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Investigate some of the
most exciting new U.S. space discoveries.
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