Helen Mason

Sonita was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan after her family fled Afghanistan during the war in the early 2000s. Unwelcome in Pakistan, her family returns to Afghanistan, where Sonita and her family face new challenges. Interspersed with facts about Afghanistan and its...

Sonita was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan after her family fled Afghanistan during the war in the early 2000s. Unwelcome in Pakistan, her family returns to Afghanistan, where Sonita and her family face new challenges. Interspersed with facts about Afghanistan and its...

Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with...

Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with...

The titles in the Be An Active Citizen series encourage readers to take an active role in their community. The titles explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to participate respectfully in the democratic process.Author: Helen MasonISBN-10: 1510555501ISBN-13: 9781510555501Publisher: LightboxLanguage:...

In this inviting book, young readers discover ways to practice democratic principles in their schools and classrooms. Accessible, child-centered examples demonstrate key skills and practices including active listening, consensus-building, and voting procedures. Readers will also learn ways to clearly communicate their own points of...

Good citizens take an active role in making their communities better places to live. This motivating book provides several practical examples of ways young readers can demonstrate that they care about their communities. From helping to care for community gardens to participating in community...

The titles in the Be An Active Citizen series encourage readers to take an active role in their community. The titles explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to participate respectfully in the democratic process.Author: Helen MasonISBN-10: 1510555528ISBN-13: 9781510555525Publisher: LightboxLanguage:...

Cooking shows and competitions are some of today's most popular entertainment, and many young people are interested in a career in the kitchen. This high-interest book provides an in-depth look at many kinds of chefs and the environments in which they work. If readers...

There's more than fabric and thread to the creative career of a costume designer. Theater, movie, and television costume designers do much research before they even start sketching ideas for an outfit. They also work together with set and lighting designers to make sure...

Careers in Human Services are on the rise and expected to boom with opportunity. Workers that deal directly with people are required every day to provide work or assistance to individuals and families. If working and communicating with people appeals to you, this book...

From protecting computer systems from hackers to developing the latest apps, Information Technology careers are growing in our high-tech world. This book highlights a wide variety of specialized jobs in the design, development, management and support of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services....

The discipline of engineering which focuses on building robust software systems is termed as software engineering. The primary objective of software engineering is to create solutions which are able to meet their users' requirements. Software engineering is applied to small, medium and large-scale organizations....

This engaging title helps young scientists identify, compare, and contrast natural and human-made materials. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of these materials.Author: Helen MasonISBN-10: 0778705390ISBN-13: 9780778705390Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.80w...

This book offers readers insight into solving length word problems. Designed to support the Common Core State Standards, this title includes strategies such as using drawings, symbols, and number lines solve problems. Real-world examples and engaging text make learning meaningful to young readers.Author: Helen...

Makeup can transform an ordinary person into a hideous beast or a glamorous star. A makeup artist is indeed an artist, an artist who uses an actual person as a canvas. Makeup enthusiasts will find this book a wealth of information about the many...

This timely title examines the fast-changing world of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. From the successes of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook to Nick D'Aloisio and his meteoric success as a teenager in summarizing digital data, this book offers a comprehensive look at the ways young...