Diploma Programme (DP)

Newly Revised & Updated! The Eleventh Edition of America's Best-Selling Dictionary defines the current, active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. Features more than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage examples...

This powerful biography in poems​ tells the life of Augusta Savage, the trailblazing artist and pillar of the Harlem Renaissance. A Claudia Lewis Award Winner for Poetry by the Bank Street College of Education A Black Caucus ALA Children & Young...

Cybersecurity discusses the evolving nature of Internet-based attacks, the vulnerabilities of individuals and corporations to these threats, and the hackers who carry out or defend against cyberattacks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Head to the fair to learn about physics with cool trivia facts, hands-on science activities, and lots of accessible science! Where can you experience the laws of motion, the fun of physics, and the chemistry of cotton candy? The fair! In Fairground...

Banks and businesses today often deal with so many different operations, it may be seem difficult to see the purpose of each and how they relate to each other or how they relate to our daily lives. Like individuals, businesses rely on banks, and when...

In the twenty-first century, droughts have become more common and more prolonged in many areas around the world. Among other effects, droughts have a significant impact on the crops that feed us. This book explores the topics of drought and crop failure...

Earth's climate is changing, with new and frightening results. One of the most severe issues is the rise in sea levels. All over the world, island nations are disappearing, coastal areas are flooding, and habitats are washing away. This book explores the...

From ancient Chinese concepts of the cosmos to their perceptions of the afterlife, the ancient Chinese had a rich and varied system of religion and beliefs. With this useful resource, readers will get an overview of the progression and development of...

Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of this beloved author. Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have...

A tragic story of a cultural icon--dance prodigy, sex symbol, LGBTQ+ pioneer--this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry and celebrity of Vaslav Nijinsky. With one grand leap off the stage at the 1909 premiere...

Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Industrial Revolution. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Presents true accounts of children who lived during the Civil Rights Era. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

All About Indonesia takes kids on an exciting adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse nations. This Indonesian children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rapidly growing Asian...

These 15 contemporary climate champions are on the frontlines of science to create a sustainable future on Earth.They are climate scientists, journalists, professors, academics, researchers, and policy makers from around the world who draft policies with...

We already know what climate change is and many of us understand the human causes. But what will climate change do to our world? Who will be affected (spoiler: all of us!) and how will our lives change in the future? Topics include sea levels, extreme...

Young people growing up today don't know a life without social media, smartphones, and other internet-driven technology. However, it wasn't that long ago that computers were still the size of an entire room. As it became easier and cheaper to quickly...

As of 2018, 85 percent of global energy consumption was made up by fossil fuels, including petroleum, coal, and natural gas. However, the burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, which has drawn negative attention as...

With the threat of climate change looming over the present, many consumers and companies have prioritized minimizing their environmental impact through making more sustainable choices. This volume examines the role that individual consumption plays in...

Physics is the study of matter and energy. Interactions of matter and energy create everything, from the thunderous roar of a waterfall to the crackling sizzle of an egg frying in a pan. Physicists understand those complex events by studying simpler ones...

Adhering to state and national math standards, this informative volume introduces readers to a world they may know little about: statistics and probability. In an effort to better forecast the future for gains and combat the potential losses of...

This intriguing volume introduces readers to the origins of the mathematical principles they study every day. It covers a wide range of disciplines outlined in curriculum standards and serves as an illuminating companion to their current studies. Readers...

This impressive volume stands out because it teaches both math and the history behind it. It introduces the serious student of math to key concepts of calculus, while offering biographies of important figures as a background to the comprehensive...

Readers learn how calculating and manipulating the unknown has been the enterprise of the field of algebra since its earliest inception in Babylon and ancient Egypt. Trigonometry draws on principles presented in algebra and uses angle measurements to...

Movies and music have come a long way thanks to technology, from watching movies on the big screen at a theater and listening to big vinyl records on a bulky record player to streaming hundreds of movies and music wirelessly with just a click of a button...

This full-color, dynamically illustrated volume helps readers better understand the causes of fractures and the magnitude and violence of the forces deep within the earth. It contains shocking scenes of cities convulsed by earthquakes and volcanoes,...

Experiments and research challenges help reinforce mathematical concepts in this fascinating book about great math thinkers in history and their discoveries. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each breakthrough in math as well as the mini bios...

Beginning in 2011, the Syrian Civil War has become one of the most pressing crises facing the world today. Fighting has left millions displaced, killed thousands, and destabilized the Middle East. It has also left minorities in the country vulnerable to...

A tantalizing biography for teens on Sarah Bernhardt, the first international celebrity and one of the greatest actors of all time, who lived a highly unconventional, utterly fascinating life. Illustrated with more than sixty-five photos of Bernhardt on...

A YALSA Finalist for Excellence in Nonfiction - 4 starred reviews - Kirkus Prize Winner - Kirkus Best Book of the Year - Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year - School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - New York Public Library Best Book of the...

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While Zionism and Arab Nationalism both have roots long preceding the interwar years, a turning point for both were the League of Nations mandates proclaimed after World War I. From European rule to the events of and leading up to World War II through to...

The Spanish Civil War was a result of the aftereffects of World War I as well as a direct precursor to World War II. Its existence between the great wars of the twentieth century makes it a bridge in the understanding of the political and cultural...

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A UNIQUE NEW APPROACH THAT'S LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT TO THE BRAINYou know that moment when you feel as though a lightning bolt has hit you because you finally get something? That's how this book will make you react. (We hope!) Each chapter makes sure that...

YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION WINNER California Book Award Winner Northern California Book Award Winner CALIBA's Golden Poppy Book Award Winner J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Winner Russell Freedman Award Winner From the New York...

If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

An in-depth study of population growth, examining the effects the increasing human population has on the natural world, as well as what people can do to promote conservation and develop a more sustainable lifestyle.

An in-depth study of energy, examining the effects of fossil fuels and cleaner, more sustainable options, as well as what people can do to limit consumption and further develop alternative energy sources.

Without chemistry, bread would not rise, cleaners would not clean, and life itself would not exist. Chemistry is the study of matter and the chemical changes that matter undergoes. The discovery of the atom and how atoms interact with one another has...