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Universal Health Care
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 27, 2020)"The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around the world spent 10 percent or more of their household budgets on health care and a further 100 million were pushed into extreme poverty in order to pay for health care. This timely title examines what UHC is-and is not-and how it impacts the health and well-being of human communities throughout the world"--
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Earth's Underground Structures
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Dec. 31, 2018)Ever wonder how fault lines, caves, and volcanoes were formed and how people came to live on or next to them? Earths Underground Structures uses cutaway illustrations to examine some of the worlds most interesting natural underground structures created by Earth's forces and processes.
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Technology During World War II
Heather C Hudak
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Dec. 15, 2016)In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces in World War II. Engaging text introduces readers to Sherman M4 and Panzer tanks, riles, P-51 Mustang, B-17 bomber, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines, Enigma and SIGABA machines, atomic bombs, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Air Pollution
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Weigl Educational Publishers Limited, )None
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A Refugee's Journey from Yemen
Heather C Hudak
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 30, 2017)"Sahar misses her life in Yemen before the terrible civil war started. When her home is bombed and she loses her baby brother, she and her family make the dangerous boat journey to a refugee camp. Sahar and her family end up journeying to Canada as refugees, where they adjust to a very different life"--Back cover.
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Helpful Hackers
Heather C. Hudak
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Sept. 1, 2018)Who wants to be a helpful hacker? In this title, prospective helpful hackerswill meet pioneers in the hacking industry, examine the history of hacking, learn how to differentiate between good and bad hacks, stop security threats, and future trends in the industry.Table of contents, infographics, timeline, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Surviving the Hurricane: Hear My Story
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 27, 2020)"In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this fictional story follows Antonio and his family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returning to their village where they struggle to rebuild with little help. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes hurricanes, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuildtheir lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--
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