Grade 8

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High Interest · Life Science

La viuda negra (Black Widow Spider)

A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except… More →

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High Interest

La WNBA (WNBA)

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →

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High Interest · Sports

La WNBA (WNBA)

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions. More →

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Learning Green: Careers in Education

Learning Green introduces readers to a wide range of careers in education that address conservation and environmentalism. These include teaching and promoting a 'green' curriculum in a public More →

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Leaving Our Mark: Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Human activity often leaves a trail of harmful carbon behind that directly impacts our planet. This informative book describes how every individual produces a "carbon footprint" by using… More →

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Careers · Technology

Legal Assistant

A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If… More →

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Social Studies

Legalizing Marijuana

A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are… More →

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Legally Green: Careers in Environmental Law

Opportunities in environmental law are explored in Legally Green. Jobs include working for public service or governmental agencies and environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) as… More →

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High Interest · Life Science

Le lion d'Afrique (African Lion)

Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding… More →

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High Interest · Life Science

Le mamba noir (Black Mamba)

The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read… More →

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