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Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then 10. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change.

When Thurgood Marshall - the great-grandson of a slave - was born, African Americans were denied equal rights in America. Segregation was legal. Lynching was common. In some places, African Americans were entirely excluded from public life; they were forbidden to enter public parks and museums or use public swimming pools and restrooms. After being denied admission to the University of Maryland Law School because of his race, Marshall enrolled at Howard University. He graduated first in his class and set out as a young lawyer determined to achieve equality for all Americans.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Italian! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language. Learning has never been so fun... or so easy!

Do you want to inspire kids to love reading? It’s the best present you can give them as by fostering a love for reading early on, you’re setting the stage for lifelong learning and creativity. Unlock the door to a world where imagination knows no bounds and the love for reading blooms! "I Can Enjoy Reading" is a captivating children’s book designed to inspire children and ignite their passion for stories. This enchanting book is perfect for children aged 4-8.

An introduction to the Igbo language for kids, including games, music, and sound effects to bring the Igbo language to life. The course is divided into 10 sessions, including first the learning material and then reviewing it in different ways. The Igbo language is primarily spoken in southeastern Nigeria but also in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

What happens at a police station? From booking suspects to answering 9-1-1 calls, the police station is a busy place! What else do officers do at the police station?

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch.

This audio guide to Brazilian Portuguese is targeted at three-to-six-year-olds, focusing on key words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Songs, games, and all sorts of sound effects are included to make learning more fun and interactive. This is an ideal resource for younger beginner learners. Topics covered include greetings, questions, answers, places, colors, animals, vehicles, numbers, parts of the body, and many other topics that can be put to use daily. This is a fun way for young children to start speaking Brazilian Portuguese.

Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young listeners to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero.

When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, audiences still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England.

When Clara arrived in America, she couldn't speak English. She didn't know that young women had to go to work, that they traded an education for long hours of labor, that she was expected to grow up fast. But that didn't stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little.

Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.

This new volume of our best-selling series, Funny Tales in Easy Spanish, was written in simple, easy Spanish for advanced-beginning and intermediate level students. Fun and easy to follow, all the jokes contained in this audiobook were edited and simplified to ease your language comprehension and practice, using simple wording, short sentences, and moderate vocabulary. Practice your Spanish the fun and easy way, and have a great time listening to this hilarious audiobook today!

This guide was specifically designed for children and beginners. It is filled text and exercises that will make your child fall in love with language learning and Italian culture. The best part about this guide is that you don't have to know a single word in Italian. Yet, you will be able to help your child complete all the activities thanks to the step-by-step guidelines.

It all looks so easy. You just make viral YouTube videos or get on a reality talent show. Right? Wrong! Nancy Bos speaks real to teen girls about how to BE a singer. This book and journal lets teens explore all of the options including (and way beyond) being a pop star or professional singer. This is also a book for parents who want to understand the complex and vital relationship of music and singing and how it empowers our daughters. The Teen Girl's Singing Guide is personal, profound, and surprisingly practical!

Bulgarian for Kids provides an introduction to core Bulgarian vocabulary. The audiobook is broken down into 28 sessions of about 20 minutes each of progressively advanced Bulgarian, including testing of key word groups from prior sessions. This is a simple and easy way for your child to start speaking and understanding Bulgarian.

One day Red Knit Cap Girl and her friends discover a hollow tree in the middle of the forest. What can be done with one ordinary tree? "I will keep my book in this nook so everyone can read it," Red Knit Cap Girl says. But the tree isn't only for books. Little by little, one by one, the animals share their unique gifts and turn the ordinary tree into a special spot for everyone to enjoy!

Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Japanese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language.

Reconstruction—the period after the Civil War—was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended—thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.