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Skateboards (21st Century Skills Library: Global Products)

Written by Robert Green
Skateboards are not just popular in America, they are popular in England, China, and Japan as well...
4th - 8th
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Skiing (Healthy for Life)

Written by Michael Teitelbaum

Skiing down a snowy slope is fun and exciting. Readers will find out what they need to get started...

4th - 8th
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Smart Shopping (Real World Math: Personal Finance)

Written by Cecilia Minden
Do you know how to prioritize your purchases? This book introduces readers to effective shopping...
4th - 8th
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Smoking (Health at Risk)

Written by Heather Miller

This book examines the basic concepts of smoking through the lens of the latest scientific studies...

4th - 8th
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Snowboarding (Healthy for Life (Library))

Written by Jim Fitzpatrick
Whether you like speeding down snowy slopes or doing jumps and other tricks, snowboarding may be the...
4th - 8th
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Soccer (Innovation in Sports)

Written by K C Kelley
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
3rd - 8th
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Soccer (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and soccer.
3rd - 8th
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Sound Engineer (Cool Careers in Science)

Written by Patricia Hynes
Music, movies and television, sports all make use of sound engineers. This book describes the tasks...
4th - 8th
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Space Travel (Innovation in Transportation)

Written by James M Flammang
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Who developed the space shuttle? Will man ever land on...
4th - 8th
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Speed Skating (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Katie Marsico and Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and speed skating.
3rd - 8th
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Sports Broadcasting (Innovation in Entertainment)

Written by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
In 1920, the first collegiate football game was broadcast on Radio. Today, many sports actually...
3rd - 8th
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Starling (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe...
3rd - 8th
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Steroids (Health at Risk)

Written by A R Schaefer
This book examines the basic concepts of steroids through the lens of the latest scientific studies...
2nd - 8th
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Storm Chaser (Cool Science Careers)

Written by Ann Heinrichs
A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the...
4th - 8th
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Surfing (Healthy for Life)

Written by Jim Fitzpatrick
Surfing is not just a great summer sport; it also has amazing health benefits as well. Readers will...
4th - 8th
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Surgery (Innovation in Medicine)

Written by Judy Alter
Surgery begins with a child needing stitches, then turns to a history of the field, with references...
4th - 8th
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Swimming (Innovation in Sports)

Written by Stephen Timblin
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
3rd - 8th
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Swimming (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Cecilia Minden and Katie Marsico
Learn about the connection between math and swimming.
3rd - 8th
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Teacher (Cool Careers)

Written by Kevin Cunningham

Introduces readers to the cool career of teaching by giving a better understanding of this important...

4th - 8th
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16883

Television (Innovation in Entertainment)

Written by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
Television has been commercially available since the late 1930's. But today's television is very...
3rd - 8th
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16884

Tennis (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Katie Marsico and Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and tennis.
3rd - 8th
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Termite (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Termites can invade homes and cause a lot of damage. Termites that invade new countries can damage...
3rd - 8th
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16886

Terrorism (Global Perspectives)

Written by Robert Green
What is terrorism? Why do people commit acts of terrorism? What can be done to stop terrorists? Find...
4th - 8th
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Toys (Global Products)

Written by Kevin Cunningham
Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and...
4th - 8th

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