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Orca think volume 10
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"This just in: Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever! People are spending more time on the internet, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the spread of misinformation puts lives at risk. Breaking News: Why Media Matters explores the history of the media industry, the important role it plays today and the challenges it faces. It also gives kids the...
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Orca think volume 9
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"Around the world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even while hundreds of millions of people go hungry. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills, which creates methane and contributes to the climate crisis. The good new is that many governments, communities and individuals--like you--are working hard to tackle this giant problem."--
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Orca think volume 12
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers explores loneliness and the lessons we can learn about connection even when we're alone."--
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Orca think volume 7
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers explores the history, development, applications and ethics of wearable technology."--
Technology is developing faster now than at any other time in history! AI, robotics, the Internet-- these and more are all reshaping the world. Technological innovation can help people survive, live better lives, and thrive. But what is technology helps some people but not others? What is living in a virtual...
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"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers explores our right to a healthy environment and introduces the stories of people fighting for change."--
"Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But what if your drinking water is dangerous, your air is polluted and your soil is toxic? What can you do about that? Do you have the right to demand change? Fresh Air, Clean Water: Defending...
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"Part of the Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects, possible solutions, and what we can all do [to] help."
"There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter:...
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"What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security...
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