Follows four babies from different parts of the globe as they navigate their first year of life. Features Ponijao from Namibia, Bayarjargal from Mongolia, Hattie who lives in San Francisco, and Mari from Tokyo.

"The impact Colorado's natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of the Centennial State. From the Gold Rush to modern-day agriculture, the book considers how economy, industry, and the environment have all affected and been affected by the presence of these resources"--Provided by the publisher.

Brendon Frye is a loner, someone who always knows all the angles but has chosen to stay on the outside. When the girl he loves turns up dead, he is determined to find the 'who' and 'why'.

While inside of a magician's magic cabinet, aspiring journalist Sondra Pransky is visited by the ghost of a dead reporter who has received a very hot tip in the afterlife. He tells Sondra about a rising young politician named Lord Peter Lyman who may be the notorious tarot card serial killer. With the magician in tow, Sondra sneaks her way into Lyman's life. Sondra finds increasing evidence that the tip from the ghost is true, but finds herself falling...

"Being a Colorado citizen has many rewards, but it also comes with certain civic duties. This book analyzes the various rights, roles, and responsibilities of ethical citizenship. Students will consider the importance of laws and the reason they were created while also learning what skills are necessary to be involved in all levels of government. Using engaging text and full color photos, this resource provides valuable information to the next generation...

"An important aspect of social studies is understanding how the events of the past affect the present day. This book looks at modern-day Colorado and the many people and cultures who call the Centennial State home. Accessible text, full color photographs, and relevant primary sources will help students use critical thinking to understand how Colorado's past creates its present and future"--Provided by the publisher.

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes"--

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of eagles, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these birds of prey"--Provided by the publisher.

Featuring some of the very earliest, ground-breaking on-screen appearances of many all-time Looney Tunes favorites, it's an unprecedented animation celebration for cartoon-lovers eager to re-live the heady, hilarious, golden age of Warner Bros. animation! Sparkling with one unforgettable, landmark cartoon classic after another, there's Bugs Bunny's monstrously merry encounter with the tennis-shoe clad creature. Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner racing...

Alike is a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents and younger sister in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. She has a flair for poetry, and is a good student at her local high school. Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian. Wondering how much she can confide in her family, Alike strives to get through adolescence with grace, humor, and tenacity--sometimes succeeding, sometimes not, but always moving...