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1) Genocide
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2017
Physical Desc
112 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book examines examples of genocide from around the world and asks important questions surrounding this most chilling of human crimes: Why do ordinary people participate in such inhuman atrocities? How can communities stop genocides from occurring?
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2017
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the facts about animal rights, with information about arguments and opinions from around the globe. Includes chapters on animals raised for food, animals and medical research, and animals and entertainment.
3) Euthanasia
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2017
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines some fundamental issues related to euthanasia and the practice of assisted suicide. It explains euthanasia in its various forms, provides information on the "right-to-die movement," and explores some alternatives to euthanasia.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
80 pages.
Language
English
Description
In today's high-tech, fast-paced world, the job market is incredibly competitive. Searching for even part-time summer work, much less the perfect job, can be time-consuming and challenging. Fortunately, this title has readers covered, with practical tips for honing in-person networking skills and using a variety of reputable online resources to find the positions most suited for their passions and skills. They'll also learn how to craft superstar...
5) Death
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes, it seems like death is all around us. It's in the news and even in entertainment media. However frequently we hear about or see death in other parts of our lives, it's still shocking when death touches our personal lives. This book helps readers explore some of the feelings and realities that surround death. It also answers questions about what happens when someone dies and offers suggestions for dealing with all the feelings associated...
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each...
7) Abortion
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
c2017
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines some fundamental questions surrounding the issue of abortion today. Addresses the rights of women and the need to protect the helpless unborn, explores the debate over when life begins, and provides information on the legality of abortion in various areas of the world today.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Become a fashion maven with materials found around the house! Crafters can use Cool Refashioned Odds & Ends to get started. Create a poncho out of a blanket. Make a magic wallet, a burlap tote bag, a puzzle bracelet, an e-reader case and more! This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Crafters will cut, paint, and sew a new wardrobe with Cool Refashioned Jeans. Create a winding circles necklace, a beaded belt, and painted bangles. Design a flower pin, a belt pack, a snack bag and more out of old denim. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Crafters will craft fashion items with Cool Refashioned Hardware. Make a sparkly hinge bracelet, a hardware handbag, metal hex nuts shoes, duct taped headphones and more. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Crafters will find new styles in Cool Refashioned Sweaters. Update a sweater with a dye job. Sew up a cowl scarf, boots, a hat, and mittens out of old sweaters and more. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
221 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ghosts in the fog is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand...
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
xi, 308 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Freitas takes readers on a journey into the Big Questions about sex and consent. What is the meaning and purpose of sex? How does it intersect with who I am? Why are people so afraid of it? What does a healthy and joyful approach to sex look like for me? Teenagers are wrestling towards the answers that work for them-- and will continue to wrestle towards them for the rest of their lives. No matter your sexuality, gender, religion, or race-- what could...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides interviews with twenty-three young Iraqi children who have moved away from their homeland and tells of their fears, challenges, and struggles to rebuild their lives in foreign lands as refugees of war.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
147 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Get crafty with Cool Refashioned T-shirts. Crafters will update an old shirt with lace or stamps. Change it up by using shirts to create headbands, bracelets, bags and more. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.