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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukrainian President and Unlikely Hero

When the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s relatively young and inexperienced president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, immediately marshalled his nation’s military forces. From that moment forward, Zelenskyy has displayed remarkable courage and resolve in the face of a brutal and larger, more well-equipped foe. He speaks nightly to his people, millions of whom have been displaced by the war. He visits Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines. He reaches out to nations worldwid

Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box

August 18, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, ensuring women's right to vote. Learn about the 70-year-long fight for women's suffrage and see how it led to later civil rights and feminist movements.

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

Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections, 3rd Edition

How did the election process begin in the United States? WhatÎs the difference between a primary and a midterm election? In this newly updated 3rd edition, author Jeff Fleischer explains how the US election process has evolved throughout history and into the present, why understanding it matters, and how young adult citizens can get involved. Featuring impartial but passionate text, well-researched examples, and compelling historical anecdotes, this book will help readers better understand their

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