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  • Teens in Mexico

    Brian Baumgart

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    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 despite these struggles, Mexico’s young people find escape and excitement in celebrating their heritage and traditions. Teens in Mexico is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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  • Teens in Vietnam

    Gregory Nicolai

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    As the first generation with no memories of the Vietnam War, teens in Vietnam express great hope for their future. Whether they devote hours to studying or work bent over a rice field, young people are focused on improving their lives. But Vietnamese teens also find escape in pastimes that sound familiar to young people everywhere. Teens in Vietnam is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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  • Teens in Canada

    Kitty Patricia Shea

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    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 friends, and celebrate Canada Day and other special occasions. Teens in Canada is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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  • More Light: Playscript

    Bryony Lavery

    Paperback (Faber and Faber, Nov. 20, 2000)
    More Light and the other 'ladies of the Emperor' have been immured with the recently deceased Chinese ruler. Used to a secure and luxurious existence, they are driven to extreme of human behaviour which test to the limit their mutual loyalty.More Light by Bryony Lavery was specially commissioned by the Royal National Theatre for the BT National Connections Scheme for young people.

  • Human Rights

    Douglas A Phillips

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Despite the heinous atrocities committed during the 20th century by Hitler, Pol Pot, Stalin, and other virulent dictators, human rights policies have also moved forward at a pace previously unknown in earlier times. This title provides a path for understanding these complex events and the issues facing us today as citizens.

  • Buildings

    Caroline Grimshaw, Nick Duffy

    Paperback (Cooper Square Publishing Llc, July 1, 2000)
    -- Stimulating question and answer format to help children learn all about exciting and important topics.-- Can be read straight through question by question or by following the special 'Connect' boxes, which lead kids from one area of interest to another related area.-- Learners find out something new each time they read the books.-- Non-traditional approach to reference works well for classroom research and gifted programs.-- Dazzling graphics make information gathering enjoyable.
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  • The Changing Global Economy

    Zoran Pavlovic

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2009)
    When nations fully embrace a free-market system, they not only experience an economic boom, but many positive social changes as well. This book delves into the challenges facing countries as they grapple with a world economy as it goes through ups and downs.

  • Brokenville & The Pilgrimage

    Paul Goetzee, Philip Ridley

    Paperback (Faber & Faber, )
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  • Feeding a Hungry World

    Professor Charles F Gritzner

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Oct. 1, 2009)
    As the world's population approaches seven billion people, some fear that Earth's citizens face a catastrophic food crisis in the near future. This title explores the problem of world hunger, how experts propose to cure this problem, and what booming population growth means for the future of food.

  • The Chrysalids

    John Wyndham, David Harrower

    Paperback (Nelson Thornes, June 1, 2001)
    In a world where deviations from the norm are considered evil, David's talent to communicate by thought is a crucial secret.
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  • The Chrysalids Playscript

    John Wyndham, David Harrower

    Paperback (Gardners Books, March 31, 2001)
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  • Machines

    Caroline Grimshaw

    Hardcover (Cooper Square Publishing Llc, July 1, 2000)
    -- Stimulating question and answer format to help children learn all about exciting and important topics.-- Can be read straight through question by question or by following the special 'Connect' boxes, which lead kids from one area of interest to another related area.-- Learners find out something new each time they read the books.-- Non-traditional approach to reference works well for classroom research and gifted programs.-- Dazzling graphics make information gathering enjoyable.
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