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Uncovering American History

This riveting series highlights significant events in American history such as the Alamo, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, and the Salem witch trials, as well as social reform movements such as the Underground Railroad and women's suffrage. Each book examines a different historical era in a narrative format, describing notable figures, setbacks, and triumphs. The texts are accompanied by primary source images and transcriptions of important documents, which give students a unique windo

Uncovering History

Under Pressure

This series delves into the difficult social topics that kids often encounter, but don't always know how to handle. Written in a conversational tone, each volume takes a clear look at these challenges such as cyberbullying and prejudice - including plenty of real-life examples - and offers appropriate advice and coping strategies that tweens and teens can put to use.

Understanding American Democracy (BrightPoint Press)

Understanding American Democracy introduces readers to the American democratic system of government, exploring its structures, functions, and history. Readers will learn about freedom of speech, fair elections, the separation of government powers, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Understanding Canadian Government and Citizenship (Expedition)  

This dynamic series introduces young readers to the three levels of government in Canada and its impact on daily life. It also explores the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Colourful flowcharts and diagrams illustrate government processes, while sidebars examine contemporary issues and invite readers to think critically about modern Canadian politics.

Understanding Consent and Boundaries: Dating and Relationships in the #MeToo Era

Attitudes about the importance of boundaries and consent are changing, largely because of the #MeToo movement, where women wrote about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment on social media. As teenagers start dating and having relationships, it is important to understand what it means to maintain healthy boundariesÑboth physical and emotional ones. In physical relationships, it is also important to understand consent, which should be fully informed, free of coercion, specific, re

Understanding Disorders (BrightPoint Press)

Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Understanding Earth's Systems

Earth is broken down into four systems: atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. These systems are all interconnected and help provide balance on Earth and in Earth's ecosystems. Readers will learn about cycles associated with each system and how they benefit Earth. These books also discuss how people interact with each system and how human activities can negatively impact these systems.

Understanding Economics

Economic decision-making or how a society chooses to use and share its resources plays a pivotal role in the lives of individuals and the management of business, government, and society at large. This series simplifies the main topics in economics, from supply and demand to entrepreneurship and trade, in a way that is clear and engaging for all students. Readers will understand the role of economics in all facets of life and also encounter specific examples of how economics affects them in their

Understanding Gender Identity

Gender identity is one's personal conception of gender. It is closely related to the various roles that males and females typically play in society. This thought-provoking book shows how and why some people have come to question or explore their gender identity and how this can sometimes lead to controversy.