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Careers · High Interest

Support Helicopter Pilots

When the heat gets turned up in a conflict, support helicopter pilots are called upon to bring in additional troops and equipment or even provide battle support from the air. In modern… More →

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High Interest · Sports

Surfing

What makes surfing an extreme sport? To begin with, not many sports are based on the ocean. Performing jumps, flips, and tricks in a wall of water takes a lot of skill. Learn all about… More →

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High Interest · Social Studies

Sur la route (On the Road)

This book introduces early readers to things that go on the road. Simple text, sight words, and vibrant images help engage children while they practice their reading skills. This book also… More →

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High Interest · Social Studies

Sur la terre (On the Land)

This book introduces early readers to things that go on land. Simple text, sight words, and vibrant images help engage children while they practice their reading skills. This book also… More →

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High Interest · Social Studies

Sur l'eau (On the Water)

This book introduces early readers to things that go on the water. Simple text, sight words, and vibrant images help engage children while they practice their reading skills. This book also… More →

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Survival in the Jungle

Be part of an amazing animal survival story. Find out: • what everyday life is like for orangutans; • who is destroying the orangutans' jungle home; • how rescue centers can help animals… More →

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Social Studies

Surviving the Earthquake: Hear My Story

In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of… More →

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Social Studies · Weather

Surviving the Flood: Hear My Story

In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan More →

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Social Studies

Surviving the Hurricane: Hear My Story

In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this… More →

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Social Studies

Surviving the Tsunami: Hear My Story

In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami… More →

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Surviving the Volcano: Hear My Story

In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano… More →

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