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Immigration stories
In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will discover stories about immigrants that came to America from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. The alluring images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and table of contents to engage readers and to enhance their understanding of the content.
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- 9781480726352
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 304.8 MCA
A life like mine : how children live around the world
After ten years of study and consultation, UNICEF, the premier organization devoted to the care and welfare of the world's children, published the results of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using these tenets as a base, A Life Like Mine profiles children from all over the globe leading their lives in different and fascinating ways. The challenges of nations both developed and develop…
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- 9780751339826
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- 305.23 RAO
Migration in the 21st century : how will globalization and climate change aff…
This book examines how globaliztion and climate change may effect migration in the 21st century.
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- 9780778751816
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- Investigating Human Migration & Settlement
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- 304.8 CHA
Making it home : real-life stories from children forced to flee
In this inspiring collection, children living all over the world speak about being forced to flee their homes as refugees. With original, autobiographical accounts, Making It Home gives a poignant voice to the millions of young people whose lives have been disrupted by war but who have escaped. With maps, brief histories of each country, and an eight-page photo insert, this book helps young peo…
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- 9780142404553
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- 117 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 304.8 MAK
Once country to another : understanding immigration
This title provides in depth exploration of the issues surrounding immigration today. Personal case studies introduce different topics, emphasising the importance of the individual's experience. The book strongly supports citizenship and geography studies.
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- 9781583409671
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- 44 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 304.8 TEI
Pushes & pulls : why do people migrate
Explores the reasons why people migrate: pushes involuntary migrations and pulls voluntary.
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- 9780778751830
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- Investigating Human Migration & Settlement
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- 304.8 WAL
Young heroes
Discover over 100 extraordinary children from across the world. Featuring an international selection of passionate young people, this collection highlights the stories of musical talents, environmental activists, engineers, artists and authors, as well as political voices, among others. Including entertainers such as Taylor Swift and Daniel Radcliffe, sporting heroes like Pele and Michelle Kwan…
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- 9781847159557
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- 96 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- Inspirational Children from around the World
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- 305.23 BRI
Let's talk about race
Julius Lester says, "I write because our lives are stories. If enough of those stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details." Now Mr. Lester shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebra…
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- 9780064462266
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 305.8 LES
Immigrants and refugees
An interesting take on exploring global issues through maps, figures, images, statistics and extensive lists of facts.
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- 9781599205090
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- Mapping Global Issues
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- 304.8 SEN
How renewable energy works
Explore the world's most revolutionary and exciting ecological developments in Eco Works. This series for 9+ readers examines how green technology is finding inventive solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing us today. From sourcing sustainable energy and reducing our carbon footprints through to creating recycling processes and community gardens that provide our growing urban pop…
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- 9781433995682
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- Ecoworks
- Call Number
- 333.7 BAR
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