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Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Pub. Date
20190101
Language
English
Description
Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no longer hold majority status in the United States by 2040. The rise accelerated with the elections of presidents Obama and Trump. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities. What is a hate group and...
3) Racism
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Discusses when and why racism began, explores how it feels to be a victim of racism, and suggests approaches for how society can tackle racism in the future.
5) Drugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Examines the facts about the issue being covered, with information about arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special research projects, as well as a great variety of additional resources, invite the reader to engage with the issues that are currently shaping the world.--
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highland, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The availability of both opioid prescription medications and powerful illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl has resulted in a deadly epidemic of drug abuse. Opioids and opiates are not confined to poor neighborhoods or inner cities; addicted victims are dying in communities throughout the United States. This easy-to-read, comprehensive guide uses recent statistics and up-to-date guidelines from government health and criminal justice agencies to educate...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
As diversity in the American population continues to grow, it's critical for students to understand the significance of ethnic and racial identity. Help students start to grasp how people's identities shape their interactions with the world around them. Young readers will learn why it is important to respect everyone no matter how different they may seem. With understandable and accessible text, this must-have volume illustrates the necessity of acknowledging...
8) Poverty
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This book asks what it means to be poor. If there is enough food in the world to feed everyone, why does poverty exist? How does it affect peoples' lives, health, and education? What can be done to bring an end to poverty?
Author
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Hate crimes can take many forms. Assaulting someone, vandalizing their property, or simply making them feel threatened are all considered hate crimes when they are motivated by animosity for a particular group. Readers learn that these offenses often take place because the perpetrator has a fundamental misunderstanding or fear of the people in that targeted group. Informative charts and discussion questions for each chapter encourage readers to think...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It can be difficult to take each person's ideas into consideration when trying to make a decision. However, respecting different points of view is essential to coming to a consensus. The U.S. government governs by consensus, meaning that it takes into consideration all the relationships between each branch of the federal government as well as the federal government's relationship to each state government. On a smaller scale, students will understand...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Jealousy is a natural emotion when someone else has something that we wish we had. Children will be exposed to realistic situations that can cause jealousy and learn to identify when they might feel jealous, how that affects their behavior, and how to deal with that feeling. Self-awareness and perception are emphasized in conjunction with social and emotional learning standards." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Identifying good manners as an important social skill, this guide describes proper etiquette in such situations as being home with other family members, having a conversation, eating in the school cafeteria, greeting others, and practicing personal hygiene
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Good manners matter with your friends! Learn which behaviors to use and which to avoid to show respect for your friends. Then see how these simple lessons can be used in fun stories of etiquette in action. Sidebars and back matter offer advice and did-you-knows about good manners in a number of cultures around the globe"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other's recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment. The many sources for further reference fulfill Common Core Standards by offering a means through which readers may draw on information from...
18) Consumerism
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of consumerism today, including : When did consumerism begin? Why do businesses advertise? Are children affected by consumerism? And how does consumerism affect poor countries?
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Through much of human history, only a small, elite group escaped the hardships of poverty. Industrialization helped reverse that trend, and world poverty has been steadily decreasing for 200 years. However, is the total eradication of poverty possible? This book traces the history and understanding of poverty, explores the realities of those living in poverty around the world, and examines innovations designed to eliminate extreme poverty on a global...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond just a few sips in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol,...