The Handmaid’s Tale tells the story of Offred, a woman forced to live as a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian society that has replaced the United States after environmental disasters and declining birth rates. Women are stripped of their rights and assigned rigid social roles, while fertile women are compelled to bear children for elite families. Through Offred’s memories a…
Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's l…
“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today.”—The New York Times Book Review The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of histor…
This is a look at the nasty side of science. It examines such grim facts as where food goes after it is eaten, what happens when a boil bursts, why dead people need a haircut, and which animals live on our eyelashes. The book covers the secrets of strange scientists, and how to diagnose deadly diseases. There are fact files, quizzes and teacher tests.
Developed in cooperation with the IB and matched to the first teaching 2024 syllabus, these inquiry-based resources offer complete coverage of the 2024 Subject Guide and motivate learners to build interconnected subject knowledge. This title: - Is published in cooperation with the IB so you can be assured the content is aligned, reviewed, and approved - Focuses on both knowledge and skills wi…