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Votes of Confidence: A Young Person¢s Guide to American Elections, 2nd Edition

Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about how our election process actually works, why it matters, and how they can become involved. Using real-world examples and anecdotes, this book provides readers with thorough, nonpartisan explanations about primaries, the electoral college, checks and balances, polls, fundraising, and more. Updated with statistic

VR on the Job: Understanding Virtual and Augmented Reality

This career-oriented series explores the emerging roles of virtual and augmented reality in the workplace. Examining how these technologies are used in specific fields, this set offers brief overviews of existing jobs as well as what's expected for the future. Students will learn about programming and resources that can help them further cultivate skills necessary for jobs in the field, including hobbies and educational opportunities that will strengthen their knowledge.

Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream

Migration is a natural, human act-seeking food, shelter, and comfortable environments is essential for survival. With the existence of national borders, migration becomes immigration-an intensely political issue. Immigration and the history of America are inextricably linked. Author Lars Ortiz explores the history of immigration in the United States from before the country was born to government policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act to the building of a wall along the US-Mexico border. He a

War on ISIS, The

For nearly four years the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) spread war and terror across the Middle East. ISIS saw itself as the ruler of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims who would be forced to live under a caliphate based on beliefs and laws common in the 7th century. In 2015 the United States and some forty other nations launched a war against ISIS, making a stand against one of the most vicious terrorist groups known on earth.

War on Terror, The

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, stunned America and set into motion events around the world. Wars began, laws were passed, controversies arose, and new leaders emerged. The War on Terror offers a broad but engaging examination of all these happenings, pairing clear text with striking photographs to examine both current events and earlier 20th-century history, exploring when and why Islamic fundamentalism arose and how differences in culture and religion exploded into warfare that co

Warfare Through the Ages

Warriors, protectors of the people throughout the ages, have been much more than mere defenders. They were sometimes celebrated like today's modern celebrities and often heralded as superhuman. This set delves into the glory as well as the gore in the lives of amazing warriors while dispelling myths and folklore surrounding their lives on and off the battlefield. Gripping, detailed accounts of adventures and action will engross readers. Nitty-gritty details about the warriors' daily lives, train

Warrior Women in American History

Rosie the Riveter was a fictional woman, but she symbolized the cultural and historical significance of the very real women whose contributions to American wars were unmatched. They took to the front lines and worked in numerous divisions as soldiers, pilots, spies, doctors, and nurses. These heroines fought for the country and saved those who were injured, all the while challenging sexism in the military. Help your readers uncover these riveting tales of heroism and bravery, which show that pow

Wars Waged Under the Microscope  

Wars Waged Under the Microscope examines the science and technologies that have helped the world fight some of the deadliest diseases ever known. Using both historic and contemporary images and examples, this series shows readers the importance of forward-thinking science. Comprehensive case studies show how different scientific methods and technologies worked to contain or conquer a new disease. Timelines and Future Warfare sections help readers understand the impact and importance of ongoing s

We the Future

IÎm from the future. We need you. Ever since he learned about climate change, Jonah has dreaded a weather-beaten future where not even his asthma medication can save him. Luckily, a girl from that future arrives just in time to throw Jonah a lifeline. Sunny traveled back to the 2020s with a mission: help Jonah launch a climate strike big enough to rewrite history. To do it, heÎll have to recruit his entire school before Halloween. Why so soon? Sunny wonÎt say. But how can Jonah win over 600 clas

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