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Israel

Young Ella and her stuffed monkey take a trip to Israel with her family. Ella enjoys visiting the country's famous sites, while Koofi the monkey experieces Israel in his own way.

Israelis and Palestinians: A Troubled History

The historic Middle East region of Palestine is a troubled land. Two peoples??Israelis and Palestinians??both claim ownership of this land of their ancestors. The result is a long history of violence, oppression, and prejudice that has eluded all efforts to find a peaceful solution. In October 2023, the region exploded in a vicious conflict over territory and the right to live in freedom.

Issues in Action (Read Woke Books)

Examine hard topics facing our society-from gun violence to immigration. Learn how problems developed and hear from underrepresented persons involved in these struggles. Reflection questions help readers challenge their perspectives, while an activism toolkit and Read Woke reading list empower readers to make a difference.

Issues in Society

The major controversial issues of the day (police powers, illegal immigration, climate change, and more) seem to grow ever more complex. The Issues in Society series separates facts from opinion and provides badly needed context for understanding these hot-button topics.

Issues in the Digital Age

As the digital revolution progresses, society creates, communicates, and consumes information and media at an exponential rate. Issues in the Digital Age explores this ever-growing online world, highlighting its many benefits as well as its equally numerous pitfalls. Books in this series examine what is possible today, how we arrived at this point, and what issues arise from these new capabilities. Quotes from experts and others enhance the narrative, which also challenges readers to think critically about the new world in which they live

Issues that Concern You

This series discusses an issue that either is a part of students' lives or is likely affecting someone they know. Presenting multiple sides to current issues, each book distinguishes itself through its dedicated focus on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly, such as underage drinking and body image.

Issues Today

This series examines hot-button issues that are roiling public and political discourse. Some of the books in this series are US-focused. Others have more of a global perspective. In all cases, the books convey a sense of immediacy and relevance to today’s world. Fully-documented quotes and real-world accounts enliven the narrative. Pro-con sidebars illustrate opposing perspectives.

It Happened in Salem

It could happen anywhere, at any time."" The chillingly familiar history of the infamous Salem witch trials is here brought into modern context, showing how bias and blame have worked in tandem throughout history, to disastrous effect. As the townspeople become increasingly fueled by suspicion, the accused become the accusers, naming names to save themselves. Could something like this still occur today? Of course. But it's up to all of us to stop it.

It Happened on Saturday

Thirteen-year-old Julia would much rather work with horses at the rescue barn than worry about things like dating and makeup. But when her BFF meets a boy at camp, Julia’s determined not to get left behind. After a makeover from her older sister, she posts a picture of herself online and gets a comment from Tyler-a seemingly nice kid who lives across town. As they DM more and more, Julia’s sure that Tyler understands her in a way her family never has. Even better, their relationship earns her tons of attention at school.

It Happened to Me

Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from drug and alcohol abuse to eating disorders, family breakups, and homelessness. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues, and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.