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At times, the biggest questions about human existence seem difficult to broach. For topics like the origins of our universe and what happens when we die, it can even be difficult to separate opinions from scientific fact. The Big Questions series tackles some of the most complex yet fundamental topics in human history. Is there life beyond our universe? How do genes shape the human experience? Do aliens exist? Titles in this series present information about these topics in a way that challenges

The Cold War Chronicles

Spanning decades, the Cold War shaped politics in the United States, spurred technological development in America and the Soviet Union, and led to proxy wars in places like Vietnam and Korea. The Cold War Chronicles provides an in-depth look at each component of the conflict, including the role of nuclear weapons, the advent of the space race, specific diplomatic actions and policy shifts in both nations, and the clash between political ideologies.

The Early Reader Pack: Stage 1

The Early Reader Pack aligns with materials based in Structured Literacy and resources aligned with The Science of Reading. The Active Reader’s Early Reader Pack is the essential first step towards reading. It is designed to help young children develop foundational reading skills through engaging and interactive methods. With clear direction around letter formation, proper letter-sound alignment, and an effective system for connecting letters to sounds, teaching children to read has never been e

The Fourth Estate: Journalism in North America

At times, the way a journalist tells a story becomes a story in itself. Throughout history, some of these instances have caused seismic shifts in policy, governance, and public opinion. Other times, they have led readers and viewers to question the ethics of the profession and push for reform. This hard-hitting series traces the evolution of journalism, organized by the movements, methods, and breaking news that have changed the genre, and the world that journalists report about.

The Glorious Forest that Fire Built

A wildfire roars through the forest, leaving nothing but ashes until seeds sprout from deep below. Root by root and seed by seed, the forest rises again. In this lyrical cumulative nonfiction story about forest succession, readers will learn that forest fires are critical to forest health and that the end of a tree's life provides the opportunity for new life. Back matter explains the timeline of the forest cycle in more detail.

The Great Cookie Kerfuffle

A friendly little farm breaks into chaos as increasing numbers of farm animals fight over a dropped cookie, until thereÎs trouble overhead! United against a common enemy, the animals learn that friendship and taking care of each other is more important than winning a fight.

The Green Gang (Crabtree Leaves)

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community.

The History of Conservation: Preserving Our Planet

Since the early twentieth century, men and women around North America have taken an active stance on environmental conservation. History has seen many efforts to conserve our carbon footprint over the generations; the rise of national parks, recycling plants, environmental agencies, and climate change initiatives are just a few examples. This series examines crucial historical and contemporary movements and the people that have greatly influenced environmental outlooks today, not only in North A

The Interwar Years

This exciting history series explores key moments that defined the world between the World Wars, answering questions such as: What was the Great Depression all about? How did the Spanish Civil War affect World War II? With primary sources, colour and black and white photographs, and a close study of the times, people, and places involved, the Interwar Years is sure to engage aspiring historians with an examination of key events bookended by the worldÎs greatest conflicts.

The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier

“I am branded in Québec as a traitor to the French, and in Ontario as a traitor to the English. In Québec, I am branded as a jingo, and in Ontario as a separatist. In Québec, I am attacked as an Imperialist, and in Ontario as an anti-Imperialist. I am neither. I am a Canadian.” The words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister, still resonate today. Faced with the monumental task of rebuilding a young nation at a time of great divide, Wilfrid encountered many challenges