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The Impact on Public Health
by Kevin Cunningham
Dengue fever. Heat waves. Grief. Human-caused climate change presents challenges to people’s physical and mental well-being. In The Impact on Public Health, the Planet in Danger series introduces readers to the diseases and disasters unleashed as the Earth becomes warmer. Scientific voices describe research and solutions. Eyewitnesses share experiences in places hit hard by climate-related health problems. Full-color images and maps offer helpful visual information. Fast facts fan reader interest while a glossary explains important terms. A timeline and suggestions for further research guide anyone who wants to learn more about one of today’s critical issues.
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Ghostwriters
by Clara MacCarald
With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn’t actually write their own books. Ghostwriters step in when a person who wants to write a book lacks the time or the knowledge to get the job done. Part of the They Do That for a Living? series, Ghostwriters explores this unusual career and some of the most popular ghostwritten books that have made their way onto best sellers lists in recent decades.
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I Want to Start a Lawncare Business
by Clara Mooney
Many kids rake and mow their families’ lawns as part of their chores. Some young people have turned the skills they have learned performing these outdoor tasks into profitable part-time businesses. Many homeowners need an extra set of hands to keep up with their landscaping needs. And they are willing to pay responsible individuals for these helpful services. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Start a Lawncare Business explores the skills and qualifications needed to start a landscaping company, as well as the best ways to find one’s first clients.
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Search and Rescue Dogs
by Joanne Mattern
People are trapped after an earthquake or missing in the woods. Who can help? A search and rescue dog can! Learn how these dogs use their amazing sense of smell, how they are trained, and how they do their dangerous jobs. In Search and Rescue Dogs, discover how these brave dogs save lives around the world.
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