Grade 8

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Social Studies

Vaccinations

Vaccines are substances that help protect people from diseases and they have been proven to save lives. So why has something that should reassure people become so controversial? This useful… More →

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High Interest

Vampire Castle

From folklore to real life, this fantastic book looks at the history, legend, and real science behind this classic character from horror stories and movies-the vampire! More →

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Health · Social-Emotional Learning

Verbal Bullying

Studies indicate that verbal bullying is more than twice as common as physical bullying. It occurs across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. Verbal bullying can… More →

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History

Victor Wouk: The Father of the Hybrid Car

In 1974, an inventor named Victor Wouk became a man who could be described as "ahead of his time." He had developed a prototype for the hybrid, a car that would become the most credible - and More →

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High Interest

Video Games

There's more to your favorite video games than meets the eye. Come along and learn all about the history of video games, the different platforms, genres, and the future of video games. More →

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Social Studies

Violence Against Women

This important title examines exploitation and acts of violence against women and girls, from trafficking and murder to sexual and domestic abuse. Readers will study the reasons why women and More →

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Biographies · Black History · History

Voices for Freedom

Crabtree's Voices for Freedom is a series of biographical portraits of heroes whose vision, words, and actions were instrumental in shaping the abolitionist movement in U.S. history before… More →

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Biographies · History

Voices for Green Choices

Crabtree's Voices for Green Choices is a series of biographical portraits of people who advanced the goals of achieving greener, more sustainable lifestyles. Young readers will be inspired by More →

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Earth and Space Science

Volcanic Eruption Readiness

We cannot prevent volcanic eruptions, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about eruptions, whether we can predict them, and… More →

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