Invisible women: data bias in a world designed for men

Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this…

National Geographic Readers: Amelia Earhart (Readers Bios) Paperback

Amelia Earhart is one of the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This Level 1 Reader brings an understanding of Amelia Earhart's historical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of this pioneering pilot and adventurer, whose disappearance over the Pacific in 1937 has intrigued audie…

Big cats and duck in the mud

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9781848869738

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31 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm

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401 WAL b

Yum, yum and sit, Ned!

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9781848869806

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31 p. ; ill. ; 21 cm

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410 WAL y

My first word book about me

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9781409597605

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20 p. ; ill. ; 25,5 cm

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372 YOU m

My first word book about food

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9780794536626

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Unpaged. ; ill. ; 25,5 cm

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Needle

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for young people in this riveting teen drama. Charlene is a demon knitter. It’s the only thing she enjoys and the only thing she believes she’s really good at. So when her foster mum’s son destroys her latest creation, Charlene loses it and stabs him in the hand with her knitting needle. …

Young dracula

Meet Wilfred, the only son of old Count Dracula. Soon Wilfred will inherit his father's title and castle. Then he will be the greatest vampire of them all. Shame that Wilfred prefers fresh milk from the cow to fresh blood from the neck. Vampire? Wimpire, more like! The inspiration for the TV series.

Science comics: deep-sea creatures: adapting to the abyss

Take the plunge with Science Deep-Sea Creatures! Science Comics is a popular STEM graphic novel series with over a million copies in print! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! In this volume, you'll see real-life sea creatures like giant isopods, colossal squids, blood-sucking la…

Toad attack!

It's another normal morning for Leo - until a toad lands on his head. A flying toad. Before Leo knows it, the toads are everywhere, munching through gardens and causing chaos around town. Upper Dab's angry residents are ready to take matters into their own hands - but where did the toads come from? And what are they doing here? Together with his best friend Rosa, Leo needs to come up with …